Victoria Nursing Education & Nursing Courses

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

We are currently working on the new Victorian education program. Courses offered throughout Victoria are listed below. Register online by following the link below each course or contact us on 13 10 95 for further information.


Advanced Clinical Skills Course - St Vincents Mercy

Dates:
Day 1 – 12th Oct 2010 Day 2 - 9th Nov 2010
Day 3 - 19th Oct 2010 Day 4 - 16th Nov 2010
Day 5 - 26th Oct 2010 Day 6 – 23rd Nov 2010

This Advanced Clinical Skills Course has been designed to enhance the
professional development of nurses, by increasing the knowledge,
skills and confidence of those staff working in acute clinical settings

Course Facilitator – Mr Simon Plapp, (RN, BHSc., Post Grad Dip (ICU),
Masters Hlth Ethics) has extensive experience as an ICU Educator and
presents complex topics in easy to understand language, in a thought
provoking manner.

Numbers are strictly limited and early bookings are essential to ensure
your place.

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CTG Twilight Workshop

Date: Part 1. Wednesday 21st July and Part 2. Wednesday 28th July 2010
Venue: Australian Catholic University


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CPR and Manual Handling Update

Date: Thursday 5th August 2010
Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Level 1, 580 Church Street, Richmond
Presented by Claire Pratt


This interactive session provides instruction and update on CPR and basic life support skills according to the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council. This update also includes an overview on manual handling devices and safety guidelines. This update is suitable for all Division 1 & 2 RNs and PCAs seeking their annual update or those who have not attended a CPR/ Manual handling refresher in recent years.

Cost: Nursing Australia members - Free
Non-members - $40 (fee not applicable if you become a member of Nursing Australia prior to session)

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Preventing Medication Error an Update for Nurses

Date: Wednesday 8th September 2010
Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: Level 1, 580 Church Street, Richmond
Presented by Claire Pratt

What are the major medication complaints and improprieties and why are they under-reported. Drug calculations and poor mathematics skills - a dangerous liaison.

Key strategies for the safe and correct administration of common medicines

Cost: Nursing Australia members - Free
Non-members - $40 (fee not applicable if you become a member of Nursing Australia prior to session)

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