Postgraduate studies ALLIED HEALTH The podiatry department continues to extend its class-leading endorsement for scheduled medicines program as part of the continuing education program for staff. In 2021, a further three staff members achieved this endorsement through the Podiatry Board of Australia. This means we know have seven podiatrists qualified to prescribe medicines across the service, with four more podiatrists expected to complete this pathway in 2022. We continue to extend our support to other metropolitan health services looking to establish a similar program.
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY In collaboration with several education providers, Peninsula Health supports registered nurses to complete formal postgraduate qualifications in cardiac, emergency, intensive care, midwifery, mental health, and perioperative nursing. Postgraduate studies are necessary to ensure registered nurses have the knowledge and skills required to provide best care to patients in their specialty areas. As with other learner cohorts, the 2021 postgraduate students had a difficult year of study, with much of their study moving online instead of the usual face to face. The pandemic response significantly impacted functions in most the clinical areas. This rapidly changing environment required student flexibility, hard work and positivity to meet course requirements. Despite the challenges posed, and many changes to the programs, all students were able to complete their studies and clinical hurdles due to the flexibility and innovation of the education team. 34 staff completed supported postgraduate studies in 2021 many of these supported with postgraduate scholarships.
Congratulations to the following postgraduate nursing award winners: • Margaret Brazier award for outstanding achievement in intensive care nursing: Jojin Kochanichottil Antony • Sharon White award for outstanding achievement in emergency nursing: Jessica James
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