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Gippsland PHN aims to deliver a comprehensive Training and Events program however due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions some face-to-face events may be rescheduled or transition to an online platform. We will endeavour to keep you updated and offer alternatives however in some cases, last minute changes may be required so we ask you monitor all Gippsland PHN emails and news alerts to keep updated.
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CONTENTS:
For all Gippsland PHN events view the GPHN website HERE
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Online
for:
GPs and health professionals
TUESDAY
8 March 2022
6.15pm-7.30pm
Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
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Health Literacy for GPs and Health Professionals in Gippsland
This session will provide an introduction to health literacy and how we can improve it. It will provide an overview of how health literacy impacts our clients and the health system.
The sessions will include education and activities to support health professionals to reduce jargon and acronyms, increase clear communication and learn how to develop clear written information for patients.
This training will help health professionals be more responsive to their patient’s needs, leading to better patient empowerment and an increase ability for them to self-manage their health.
Facilitated by Liz Meggetto from Central West Gippsland Primary Care Partnership.
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Online
for:
general practitioners, registrars
WEDNESDAY
9 March 2022
6.30pm-7.30pm
Via Zoom
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Understanding Suicide Bereavement for General Practitioners
Most people bereaved by suicide will see a GP. The aim of this activity is to better equip GPs to respond to people bereaved by suicide.
This will involve better understanding traumatic loss and its presentation in patients. There will also be indications of the difference between grief, trauma and depression.
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Thursday 24 February 2022
6.30pm
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Baw Baw Live4Life
Empowering rural communities to improve youth mental health and reduce youth suicide – Baw Baw Community Launch
After two years of COVID-19, the community launch of Live4Life Baw Baw is finally happening with an extra special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Happy Sad Man’ and a Q&A with the filmmaker Geneviève Bailey.
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for:
practice nurses
TUESDAY
26 April 2022
9am - 1pm
Venue: West Gippsland Healthcare Group, Warragul
Room: Seminar Room
For registration details, see flyer
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Wound Debridement – Regional Wounds Victoria, Gippsland
This program is presented by the Regional Wound Management clinical nurse consultants and is an interactive and hands-on workshop.
Learning outcomes
- Vascular assessment of the lower Limb & Debridement
- Differential diagnosis of venous & Arterial leg ulcers
- Ankle/to Brachial Pressure Index
- Clinical symptoms of PAD
- Performing Buergers test
- Lower Lim assessment chart
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Online
for:
practice nurses
Session 1 ‘Back to Basics’
3 March, 2022, 5.30pm
16 March, 2022, 9.30am
Session 2 ‘Recognition of Acute Myocardial Infarction’.
9 March, 2022, 5pm
22 March, 2022, 7pm
For further information and registration details see attached flyer:
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Can you Read an ECG? Recognise an AMI? Pick a rhythm or a lethal block?
Join Margie from ‘Travelling Annies’ Resuscitation Consultants for an online session.
Choose 2 dates: Session 1 and Session 2.
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Online
for:
all health professionals
TUESDAY
5 April 2022
For further information and registration details see attached flyer:
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Hepatitis C – Bloody Serious Facts – free online education for health professionals
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne has partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C.
It is suitable for AOD workers, nurses, NSP workers, community health, mental health or any health professional who works with people who are at risk of or affected by Hepatitis C.
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Online
for:
all health professionals
WEDNESDAY
6 April 2022
For further information or to register visit:
https://nwmphn.org.au/event-detail/red-eye-and-corneal-emergencies/a084H00003ksi5bQAA/
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GP education webinar by The Eye and Ear Hospital
Red Eye and Corneal Emergencies – Dr Thomas Campbell
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital's first free GP Education webinar for 2022 is now open for registrations. “Red Eye and Corneal Emergencies” will be presented by Dr Thomas Campbell.
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Online
for:
general practitioners and nurses
This course includes four compulsory zoom sessions:
THURSDAY
24 February, 2022
6.30-8.30pm
THURSDAY
3 March, 2022
6.30-8.30pm
THURSDAY
10 March, 2022
6.30-8.30pm
THURSDAY
17 March 2022
6.30-8.30pm
For further information and registration detail see attached flyer:
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VHHITAL - HIV s100 Prescriber Course
This course is designed to support general practitioners and nurses practitioners in managing and treating HIV in the general practice setting, providing them with the opportunity to establish relationships with local specialist services for ongoing mentoring and referral.
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Online
for:
all health professionals
- Self-directed e-learning nodules
- Online workshops and virtual classrooms
- RACGP Webinar series
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Pathways to Safety training program promotion in Gippsland
This domestic and family violence training is available for primary care providers in Gippsland.
The 'Pathways to Safety' training program strengthens the capacity of primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond and refer domestic and family violence. Key features include:
· Delivered virtually in two 1.5-hour sessions (plus supporting activities)
· All practice staff participate
· Skilled local GP and Family Violence Facilitators
· Uses trauma informed approaches
· Developed by GPs for GPs
· Includes training on principles of MARAM and information sharing
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Online
for:
all health professionals
SUNDAY
3 April, 2022,
5pm
MONDAY
5 June, 2022,
5pm
For further information and registration detail see attached flyer.
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Manage Immunisation Emergencies – are you anaphylaxis ready in your clinic?
‘Travelling Annies’ Resuscitation consultants are providing online education to refresh your knowledge in this area.
The topic is how to recognise, assess, manage and treat immunisation emergencies.
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Online
for:
all health professionals
Dates and topics
Applying cognitive behavioural
therapy with aged care
residents with Dr Deborah Koder.
TUESDAY 22 March 2022 10am-12pm
Tuesday 26 July 2022 10am-12pm
Working systematically-including staff and
families in your work with Julie Kelly.
TUESDAY 26 April 2022 10am-12pm
Tuesday 30 August 2022 10am-12pm
Using reminiscence therapy with aged care
residents with Prof Sunil Bhar.
TUESDAY 7 June 2022 10am-12pm
TUESDAY 11 October 2022 10am-12pm
For further information and registration detail see attached flyer:
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REGISTER HERE
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Improving clinical psychology competencies in working with older adults in Rural Residential Aged Care Facilities
This series of workshops has been developed to upskill psychologists working in regional and rural Victoria to work therapeutically with aged care residents.
Each workshop will comprise a one-hour webinar followed by a one-hour peer supervision discussion.
The workshops aim to provide psychologists with opportunities to improve their competence and confidence in working with older adults, enhance peer networking opportunities, and provide aged care residents greater access to evidence based mental health interventions.
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Face to face
for:
all health professionals
TUESDAY
5 April 2022
9.15am-3.30pm
Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
WEDNESDAY
4 May 2022
9.15am-3.30pm
Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
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Safety and Suicide Intervention Training ( SSIT ) for Mental Health Clinicians
Safety and Suicide Intervention Training (SSIT) is an education package designed to support clinicians who work with consumers experiencing acute suicidal crisis.
It combines evidence-based approaches to screening and assessment, formulation, safety planning, lethal means restriction and consumer and carer education.
This workshop is aimed at those who work alongside consumers and carers and whom provide professional support, counselling and therapy in primary care settings.
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Face to face
for:
general practitioners and practice nurses
WEDNESDAY
6 April 2022
9am-12pm
REGISTER HERE
WEDNESDAY
6 April 2022
1pm-4pm
Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
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Building Cultural Awareness and Safety
Part 1: Cultural Journey Workshop. This Cultural Journey workshop has been designed to introduce participants to the impact that history has had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will reflect on our journey and share personal and professional experiences working within the Victorian Aboriginal community. This is the start of your journey, so we encourage you to continue as you strengthen your knowledge and understanding of the first Australians and their way of life.
Part 2: Aboriginal Cultural Safety for GPs and their Practices. This training will assist organisations to gain an understanding of what it takes to build a culturally safe practice and workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The program builds on the Cultural Journey workshop where we support participants to identify some of the barriers that impact on a services ability to provide a culturally safe service.
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WEBINARS
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for:
healthcare providers
You can access online learning activities here
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New My Health Record eLearning Modules
The Digital Health Agency has launched two new eLearning modules for healthcare providers:
- Using My Health Record in Nursing (2021)
- Electronic Prescriptions in Community Pharmacy
These CPD accredited activities are practical, tailored and self-paced.
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F2F
for:
general practitioners and practice nurses
Face to face workshops will be delivered in-practice or other suitable location.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
REGISTER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST HERE
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Building Therapeutic Communication Capacity in Gippsland
This is a free three-hour workshop for six people only at each practice. Gippsland Regional Palliative Care Consortium (GRPCC) and Gippsland PHN are partnering to provide training to general practitioners and practice nurses on evidence based therapeutic communications skills in the context of palliative care and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The communication skills learned within these workshops are transferable across the breadth of care for all patients.
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F2F
for:
mental health workers
Click event title for flyer with available dates, location & registration links
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ATSI Event: ONLINE & F2F
for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health workers and practitioners, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals
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Promoting Participation in the National Immunisation Program
The Promoting Participation in the National Immunisation program aims to expand students' knowledge and skills required to support a change of practice within their health organisation.
On completion of the program, students will have the skills and knowledge to work directly with patients, clients, families and communities to provide advice and encouragement to ultimately improve immunisation rates for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
The program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of how to communicate with and support change of practice within their workplace, encouraging colleagues and peers to make immunisation activities more conducive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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ONLINE
for:
All Health Practitioners
Sunday 3 Apr 2022
Sunday 5 June 2022
5pm-6pm
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Manage Immunisation Emergencies
You can join Margie and Steph, Gippsland nurses with over 35 years emergency nursing experience between them, in this online training.
TOPIC: How to recognise, assess, manage, and treat Immunisation emergencies.
The aim is to refresh your knowledge, refine your assessment skills and renew your confidence and competence in immunisation emergencies, primarily anaphylaxis.
Cost: $60pp
Join the one-hour hour zoom session from the comfort of your own home
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ONLINE
for:
AOD workers, nurses, NSP workers, community health, mental health
Tuesday 5 April 2022
10.00am-11.15am
DOWNLOAD FLYER
REGISTER HERE
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Hepatitis C
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne has partnered with Harm Reduction
Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C.
Join to make an impact in increasing awareness
and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health care.
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ONLINE
for:
General Practitioner / Registrar, Practice Nurse
THURSDAY
17 Mar 2022
6pm-8pm
REGISTER HERE
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Pain Management in Palliative Care
Are you a Doctor in Victoria Australia? You are invited to join us in an interactive session about pain management in palliative care.
Topics:
- Holistic pain assessment & management in palliative care
- Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Management of Pain
- Management of pain – routes of administration
- Principles of opioid use: titration, prescribing, breakthrough dosing and rotation of opioids
This workshop is for general practitioners based in Victoria (Australia) who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nurses are welcome to attend.
Facilitator: Rowen Hearn - Clinical Director Palliative Medicine, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
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ONLINE & F2F
for:
GPs and Nurse Practitioners
Gippsland
Friday 6 May 2022
See flyer for other dates & locations, including online.
Further information contact:
vadcarenavigator@petermac.org
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VAD Medical Practitioner Training 2022
Thinking about completing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) training?
If you are a medical doctor, consider joining colleagues to complete the online training together, in a supported group workshop over one full day.
On successful completion, you will be able to provide voluntary assisted dying assessments and participate in voluntary assisted dying to the level you feel comfortable.
You will meet like-minded colleagues, local participating clinician/s and the state-wide support team including the pharmacists, care navigators, VAD Board, and Secretariat who oversee the portal.
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Culturally Responsive Practice with Older People in Health and Aged Care Course
This online course outlines appropriate clinical practice for working with aged care recipients from CALD backgrounds, targeting clinicians and health practitioners working in health and aged care settings.
Participation in this training may attract CPD for participants. The material in this course is designed to support the ongoing professional development of clinicians and health practitioners and is mapped against a range of relevant professional and service standards.
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A systemic approach to Investigating Symptoms of Lung Cancer
In collaboration with Cancer Australia and clinical experts in lung cancer, Lung Foundation Australia has developed a free, accredited eLearning course for primary care health professionals based on Investigating Symptoms of Lung Cancer: a guide for all health professionals
A tool has been developed to assist all health professionals investigate symptomatic people with suspected lung cancer and support their early and rapid referral into the diagnostic pathway.
A systematic approach to investigating symptoms of lung cancer is accredited for 40 RACGP CPD points.
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ONLINE
for:
all health professionals
Find out more at www.saferfamilies.org.au/readiness-program
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The Readiness Program - primary care’s readiness to address domestic and family violence
'Pathways to Safety' is a free training program that strengthens the capacity of primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond, refer and record Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) using a trauma and violence informed approach.
The virtual practice-centred training program is designed to enhance a whole of practice response. Skilled GP and FV Facilitators deliver the training to all clinical and non-clinical staff over two 1.5-hour online sessions.
‘Pathways to Safety’ is an evidence-based educational program developed by the University of Melbourne. The Readiness Program is led by Safer Families Centre.
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners
Various dates and times available
RACGP: 6 CPD Activity Points
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Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs to assist in diagnosing patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities.
Evidence-based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support the management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals.
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ONLINE
for:
health professionals working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health
Topics include Nutrition, Foot Health and Chronic Disease care planning.
Completing the Foundations of Chronic Disease Program will enable students to register directly into these programs once they are available.
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Foundations of Chronic Disease program
The Benchmarque Group has recently launched its new free online-only Foundations of Chronic Disease program.
Delivered completely online, the program is aimed at a range of health professionals working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health or have Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, and is estimated to take less than 10 hours to complete.
The Chronic Disease Pathway extended learning options which will include nationally accredited face-to-face programs are due to be released in the next quarter. These programs are fully funded by the Australian Government Department of Health - meaning there is no cost to register and complete.
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ONLINE
for:
general practitioners and GPs working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
GPs can apply for this fully subsidised training by submitting an expression of interest on the RACGP website.
For further queries and information contact RACGP 1800 472 247
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Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria Scholarship
Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training for General Practitioners
RACGP and the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) are offering 100 scholarships to Victorian GPs in Modified Monash Model (MMM) 3-7 and GPs working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in (MMM) 1-2 + (MMM) 3-7 locations to complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
Each scholarship will provide full funding (valued at $979) to complete the course with RACGP. This program is a partnership between RWAV and RACGP with funding from the Australian Government.
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WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS and ONLINE TRAINING
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** Next Training and Events Newsletter 10 March 2022**
See Gippsland PHN Events calendar for further details and registration for all events
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