2020 Clinical Education and Simulation Service Course Catalogue

Clinical Education and Simulation Services 2020 Course Catalogue 24 October 2019

Course Index Alcohol and Drug Workshop ...................................................................................... Page 4 ARC ALS Level 2 .......................................................................................................... Page 5 ARC ALS Level 2 Recertification ................................................................................. Page 6 Basic Life Support....................................................................................................... Page 7 Basic Life Support Assessor Course ........................................................................... Page 8 Basic Life Support Assessor Update ........................................................................... Page 9 Basic Lie Support Resource Coordinator ................................................................... Page 10 Clinical Assessment and Documentation ................................................................... Page 11 Clinical Orientation ................................................................................................... Page 12 Clinical Partnership .................................................................................................... Page 13 COMPASS ................................................................................................................... Page 14 Conversations at End-of-Life ...................................................................................... Page 15 Critical Thinking.......................................................................................................... Page 16 CVAD (Central Venous Access Device) ....................................................................... Page 17 Developing your CPD record and professional portfolio ........................................... Page 18 Diabetes Mellitus Resource Nurse Seminar .............................................................. Page 19 ECG Interpretation – Basic ........................................................................................ Page 20 ECG Interpretation – Intermediate ............................................................................ Page 21 ECG Interpretation – Advanced ................................................................................ Page 22 Enrolled Nurse Workshop .......................................................................................... Page 23 Essential Life Support (ELS) ........................................................................................ Page 24 How to Ace that Interview ......................................................................................... Page 25 Mental Health Essential Life Support ........................................................................ Page 26 NeoResus Courses ...................................................................................................... Page 27-28

OPTIMUS Core (Optimising Paediatric Training in eMergencies using Simulation) .. Page 29 PAaI (Peripheral Access and Insertion) ...................................................................... Page 30 Perineal Repair ........................................................................................................... Page 31 Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing Course ............................................................................ Page 32 PROMPT (Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training......................................... Page 33 Scope of Practice – in-services ................................................................................... Page 34 Shift Co Workshop ..................................................................................................... Page 35 THHS ALS .................................................................................................................... Page 36 THHS ALS Refresher ................................................................................................... Page 37 THHS Paediatric ALS ................................................................................................... Page 38 THHS Rural Nursing Workshop .................................................................................. Page 39 Urinary Care Workshop ............................................................................................. Page 40 Venipuncture ............................................................................................................. Page 41

Alcohol and Drug Workshop About Audience Duration Learning Objectives

Program Outline

Facilitators Link to LOL

The Alcohol and Drug Workshop aims to provide information on current best practice for dealing with Alcohol, Tobacco and other drug issues.

All Staff 3 days At the completion of this workshop participants will be able to: •

Identify models and theories of drug use and health behaviours

•

Identify physiological impact on individuals of alcohol and other drug use

•

Apply principles of assessment and withdrawal management to clients

•

Identify resources and referral points for ongoing management of substance abuse

•

Utilise brief interventions and motivational interviewing techniques when interacting with clients.

Day 1 • Introductions and overview of ATOD • Principles and Theories services • Biomedical Aspects of Drug Use • Social determinants of Health • Stages of Change and Brief Intervention • What is a drug & harm minimisation Day 2 • Cannabis and Methamphetamine • Raising the issue and motivational • Dual diagnosis – substance use and interviewing mental health • Screening Tools • Implementing smoking cessation in a healthcare content • Relapse prevention and management Day 3 • Needle and Syringe Programme (NSP) • Acute withdrawal assessment and management • Opioid Treatment Program Specialist Alcohol and Other Drug Service Clinicians – for information contact the ATODS Educator on 4433 8132 https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2251 Course booking form is required to express your interest in attending this course.

NSQHS Standards

DATE

Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March

VENUE

0830-1630

Day 1 & 2 North Ward Health Campus Conference Room, 35 Gregory St, North Ward Day 3 Palmerston Street Facility, Vincent

Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August

Clinical Education Services

TIME

0830-1630

Phone 4433 2853

Day 1 & 2 North Ward Health Campus Conference Room, 35 Gregory St, North Ward Day 3 Palmerston Street Facility, Vincent

email: THHS-PNMS-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Australian Resuscitation Council ALS Level 2 About

The ARC ALS level 2 course prepares participants to effectively manage the patient in cardiac arrest as a team leader.

Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties, or to teach them on a regular basis.

Appropriate participants include doctors and nurses working in critical care areas or on the cardiac arrest / medical emergency team and paramedics.

Duration

2 day

Program Outline

Facilitator

Recognition, assessment and management of critically ill patients using a structed approach.

• Airway management skills • Basic Life Support • Management of cardiac arrest using the ARC ALS algorithm • Management of resuscitation with special circumstances • Working effectively as a team leader in cardiac arrest Australian Resuscitation Council Facilitators

Delivery

Pre-reading and pre-test Face to Face training Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment

Course Cost

$600

NSQHS Standards

DATE Thursday 27 February Friday 28th February Thursday 28th May Friday 29th May Monday 10th August Tuesday 11th August Thursday 19th November Friday 20th November

Contact

WEB

TIME

Venue

0800 - 1700 Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

0800 - 1700 0800 - 1700 0800 - 1700

Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07) 4433 3612 https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index

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Australian Resuscitation Council ALS Level 2 Recertification About

The ARC ALS level 2 course prepares participants to effectively manage the patient in cardiac arrest as a team leader.

Audience

Participants are only able to attend the 1-day recertification if they hold a current ALS2 provider certificate.

Duration

1 day

Program Outline

Refresh core life support practical skills and knowledge based on current guidelines.

Facilitator

Australian Resuscitation Council Facilitators

Delivery

Pre-reading and pre-test Face to Face training Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment

Course Cost

$400

Note

Proposed dates only. Running of this course depends on availability of faculty. Courses require a minimum of 6 participants.

NSQHS Standards

DATE

Saturday 25 July

Contact

WEB

TIME

Venue Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

0800 - 1700

Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07) 4433 3612 https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index

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Basic Life Support - Adult About

Basic Life Support (BLS) is a mandatory compliance requirement for all Townsville Hospital and Health Service Clinical staff. The face to face session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to provide Basic Life Support in Adults.

Audience

All Clinical Health Staff

Duration

One hour allocated to the session

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program participants will achieve Basic Life Support Competency which is an annual organisational compliance requirement for Clinical staff.

Prerequisite Complete the educational component in LOL by viewing the video and successfully completing the on-line quiz. Print the certificate and bring it along to the assessment.

Facilitator

Clinical Education Services Staff

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=48 Course bookings are via self-enrolment in LOL

NSQHS Standards DATE

Time

VENUE

DATE

Time

VENUE

Tuesday 7 January

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Tuesday 7 July

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Tuesday 21 January

1400 - 1500

Room EG:062

Monday 3 August

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 3 February

1400 - 1500

Room EG:062

Monday 17 August

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 2 March

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 31 August

1400 - 1500

Room EG:062

Monday 16 March

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 14 September

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 30 March

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 28 September

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 27 April

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 12 October

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 11 May

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 26 October

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 25 May

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 9 November

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 8 June

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 23 November

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 22 June

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Monday 7 December

1400 - 1500

RDA Foyer

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 7

Basic Life Support - Assessor About

This course aims to provide a competency-based program designed to educate clinical and non-clinical staff in the assessment of Basic Life Support in Townsville Hospital Health Service (THHS). The course will provide a consistent approach to the assessment of Basic Life Support Competency Assessment required by all clinical and some non-clinical staff working in the THHS.

Audience

All staff working at THHS that are required to assess Basic Life Support in their work area.

Duration

Two hours

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program participants will be able to: •

Correctly assess Basic Life Support according to the Clinical Competency Assessment – Basic Life Support required in the THHS

•

Record assessment appropriately in Learning on Line (LOL)

•

Appropriately manage participants who fail to achieve competency

Prerequisite Complete the educational component in LOL by viewing the video and successfully completing the on-line quiz. Print the certificate and bring it along to the course. https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2173

Link to LOL

Self-enrolment into this course is available via LOL Clinical Education Services – Nurse Educators

Facilitator NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

th

1300 - 1500 1300 - 1500 1300 - 1500 1300 - 1500 1300 – 1500

Thursday 26 March Wednesday 27th May Thursday 30th July Wednesday 30th September Thursday 26th November

Clinical Education Services

Venue Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

Phone 4433 2853

Email: THHS-PNMS-education@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 8

Basic Life Support – Assessor Update About

This course is a refresher for staff who are currently training and assessing Basic Life Support in their work environment.

Audience

Staff who have completed the BLS Assessor or BLS Resource Coordinator courses and are actively training staff within the work environment.

Duration

Two hours At the end of the program participants will be able to:

Learning Objectives

•

Act as a resource person for Basic Life Support

•

Conduct and enter Basic Life Support Assessments

•

Use and maintain resuscitation equipment

Participants will be assessed in BLS and provision of SAED defibrillation during the course.

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2174 Self-enrolment into this course is available via LOL.

Facilitator

Clinical Education Services – Nurse Educators

NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

Venue

Wednesday 19th February

1300 - 1500

Wednesday 8th April

0800 - 1000

Thursday 18th June

1300 - 1500

Thursday 13th August

1300 - 1500

Wednesday 21st October

1300 – 1500

Wednesday 2nd December

1300 - 1500

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 9

Basic Life Support Resource Coordinator About

This course aims to provide a competency-based development program to address the provision of Basic Life Support and promote consistent evidencebased approach to the provision of BLS across the Townsville HHS.

Audience

All staff working at THHS that are required to teach and assess Basic Life Support in their work area.

Duration

4 hours

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program participants will be able to:

Prerequisite

Link to LOL

•

Act as a resource person for Basic Life Support

•

Conduct Basic Life Support training and assessment for staff

•

Use and maintain resuscitation equipment

•

Complete the Adult Learning Package in LOL

•

Review the Basic Life Support Resource Guide

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2175 Self-enrolment into this course is available via LOL Clinical Simulation Centre

Venue NSQHS Standards

DATE Monday 16 March Thursday 23 July Friday 30 October

Clinical Education Services

TIME

Venue

0800 - 1200

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

0800 - 1200 0800 - 1200

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 10

Clinical Assessment and Documentation About

Audience

Duration

Learning Objectives

Program Outline

Link to LOL Facilitators

The aim of this course is for Registered Nurses (RN) to understand that a basic, patient focused health assessment drives their nursing practice, clinical decision making and clinical documentation. This session supports the NMBA Standard of Practice for Registered Nurses ➢ Standard 4: Comprehensively conducts assessments ➢ Standard 5: Develops a plan for nursing practice This course is targeted at all Registered Nurses (RN) only, regardless of experience level to reflect upon their current assessment and documentation processes. Novice or newly recruited nurses are encouraged to attend.

3.5 hours Nurses will: • Enjoy an interactive & fun simulation learning opportunity • Understand the purpose and goals of undertaking and documenting a clinical assessment • Identify how to stop duplicating the same clinical information • Identify actual or potential patient problems • Learn how to use ieMR care planning and progress notes documentation The session will include: • Participation in a simulated patient scenario • Care planning development • Use of effective documentation formats • How to document effectively in the Townsville HHS medical record https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2252 Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Marlene Saunders, Nurse Educator, Clinical Education Services

ACHS Standards DATE Wednesday 19th February Thursday 26th March Thursday 9th April Wednesday 13th May Monday 8th June Wednesday 15th July Wednesday 26th August Thursday 24th September Thursday 22nd October Thursday 26th November

Clinical Education Services

Time

VENUE

0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 - 1300 0900 – 1300 0900 – 1300

Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block Room EG:062 Education Block

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 11

Clinical Orientation 2020 Clinical Orientation is a structured program that welcomes and familiarises new clinical employees with The Townsville Hospital and Health Service. It is aimed to complement the induction phase by introducing the Townsville Hospital Health Service, whilst addressing mandatory clinical requirements of their role. Clinical Orientation is held in the afternoon following Health Service Orientation.

Enrolment is via LOL or in conjuction with Health Service Orientation booking.

2020 Schedule January

February

March

April

May

June

Monday 6th

Monday 10th

Monday 9th

Monday 6th

Tuesday 5th

Monday 1st

Monday 20th

Monday 24th

Monday 23rd

Monday 20th

Monday 18th

Monday 15th Monday 29th

July

August

September

October

Monday 13th

Monday 10th

Monday 7th

Tuesday 6th

Monday 27th

Monday 24th

Monday 21st

Monday 19th

November Monday 2nd Monday16 16thth Monday

December r Monday 14th

Monday 30th Video Conferencing Dial-in Code: VC # 012526

Program 1130 - 1145

Sign on and LOL logins

1145 - 1215

Pyxis Training (Nurses and Midwives only)

1215 - 1245

Lunch

1245 - 1400

Online Mandatory Training

1400 - 1500

Basic Life Support (includes BLS Assessment)

1500 - 1600

Patient Handling (includes Patient Handling Assessment)

Completion of Clinical Orientation

NSQHS Standards

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Clinical Partnership Program About

Participation in this course will provide insight into the role of the clinical partner nurse and midwife. The course will teach participants how to build supportive teaching and learning opportunities that supports undergraduate student’s clinical learning requirements.

Prerequisite

Pre-reading and completion of activities are required. These are listed in the Resource Manual found on the course page in LOL

Audience

All Nursing and Midwifery Staff

Duration

3.5hours

Learning

•

Workplace Learning

Topics

•

Teaching practices

•

FAST

•

Time feedback

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2172 Self-enrolment is available via LOL

Facilitators

Nurse Educators - Clinical Education Services

ACHS Standards DATE

Time

VENUE

Tuesday 11 February

0800 - 1130

Thursday 12 March

1200 - 1530

Thursday 16 April

0800 - 1130

Wednesday 20 May

1200 - 1530

Thursday 11 June

0800 - 1130

Room EG:062

Wednesday 22 July

1200 - 1530

Education Block

Friday 7 August

0800 - 1130

The Townsville Hospital

Thursday 17September

1200 - 1530

Wednesday 7 October

0800 - 1130

Thursday 12 November

1200 – 1530

Wednesday 2 December

0800 - 1130

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 13

COMPASS About

This course aims to provide participants with the skills to recognise and manage the deteriorating patient.

Audience

Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff provide direct patient care

Duration

3 hours

Learning Objectives

For participants to understand the importance and relevance of observations and the underlying physiology.

For participants to be able to recognise and interpret abnormal observations.

For participants to feel confident in recognising and managing deteriorating patients.

Facilitate teamwork with the multidisciplinary team.

Program Outline

•

Pathophysiology of clinical deterioration

•

Modified Early Warning Scores

•

Communication, management plans and teamwork

Facilitator

CNC Resuscitation

Link to LOL

COMPASS manual, online training module and quiz to be complete prior to attending face to face training.

COMPASS LOL: https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2253 Self-enrolment is required via LOL.

NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

Friday 27 March

0800 - 1100

Wednesday 20 May

0800 - 1100

Wednesday 29 July

0800 - 1100

Monday 19 October

0800 – 1100

Wednesday 19 December

0800 - 1100

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Venue

Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

Phone 4433 3612

Email: katharine.hutchinson@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index 14

Conversations End-of-Life for Nurses About

This communication skills training course aims to equip nursing and allied health staff with the communication skills to provide care and support patients at the end-of-life.

Audience

Nursing and Allied Health

Duration

2 hours

Learning Objectives

•

Demonstrates active listening and empathetic responses towards a patient at end of life

•

Explores a patient wishes, values and priorities at the end-of-life.

•

Empowers and supports patients to discuss advance care planning with family and doctors

Program Outline

Face-to-face component includes conducting and observing conversations with role-play patients/next-of-kin/doctors in a small group simulation-based environment

Prerequisite Pre-reading and quiz Link to LOL Facilitator Note

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2365 Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Senior Clinical and Nursing Staff Maximum 12 staff Participants will be divided into groups for role play.

NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

Monday 13 January

0800 - 1000

Wednesday 19 February

0800 - 1000

Wednesday 18 March

0800 - 1000

Thursday 9 April

0800 - 1000

Thursday 21 May

0800 - 1000

Clinical Simulation Centre

Phone 4433 2853

Venue

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Critical Thinking Skills for Nurses and Midwives About

Participation in this short course will allow participants to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of critical thinking.

Audience

All Registered and Enrolled Nurses

Duration

Two hours

Learning Objectives

Link to LOL

•

Discuss the definition of critical thinking

•

Describe the significance of developing critical thinking in order to practice safe effective and professional nursing

•

Discuss the attitudes and skills needed to develop critical thinking

•

Integrate strategies to enhance critical thinking

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2290 Self-enrolment is available via LOL.

Facilitators

Clinical Education Services – Nurse Educators

NSQHS Standards DATE

Time

VENUE

Wednesday 4 March

1300 - 1500

Thursday 14 May

1300 - 1500

Room EG:062

Wednesday 15 July

1300 - 1500

Education Block

Thursday 10 September

1300 - 1500

The Townsville Hospital

Wednesday 18 November

1300 - 1500

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 16

CVAD - Central Venous Access Device

Audience

This two-hour course aims to provide a competency-based program designed to educate clinical staff in the management of CVADs in The Townsville Hospital Health Service (THHS).

The course will provide a consistent approach to the CVAD management and dressing Clinical Competency Assessment required by some clinical staff working in the THHS. Clinical Staff working at THHS who are required to manage CVADs in their work area.

Duration

2 hours

About

Prerequisite Complete the eviQ Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Modules using the link below; https://education.eviq.org.au/courses/central-venous-access-devices

Link to LOL Facilitator

Attendance at this course requires completion of all 3 modules. Please print and attach your certificate to the course booking form. NO booking will be accepted without evidence of completion.

At the end of the program and on completion of two assessed competencies participants will; • Demonstrate aseptic technique when doing a CVAD dressing • Demonstrate aseptic technique when changing bungs • Demonstrate correct technique in accessing a CVAD https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2183 Course booking form is required.

Clinical Simulation Centre Staff

NSQHS Standards

DATE Tuesday 14th January Tuesday 4th February Tuesday 3rd March Monday 30th March Friday 8th May Monday 1st June Friday 10th July Monday 3rd August Wednesday 2nd September Friday 2nd October Monday 2nd November Friday 4th December

Clinical Simulation Centre

TIME

Venue

0800 - 1000 1300 - 1500 0800 - 1000 1300 - 1500 1300 - 1500 0800 - 1000 1300 - 1500 0800 - 1000 1300 - 1500 0800 - 1000 1300 - 1500 0800 - 1000

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 17

Developing your CPD Record and Professional Portfolio About

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) states all nurses and midwives must meet the Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Registration Standard which outlines the minimum requirements for CPD. A nurse or midwife’s CPD must be relevant to their context of practice.

Audience

Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Midwives

Duration

60 minutes

Learning Objectives

Clinical and non-clinical Nurses and Midwives will understand what is expected of them from a CPD audit perspective.

Program Outline

Link to LOL

•

Power point presentation

•

Understanding the difference between a CPD record and a portfolio

•

Examples of CPD & Professional Portfolio formats provided

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2254 Self-enrolment is available via LOL.

Facilitators

Marlene Saunders, Nurse Educator, Scope of Practice, Professional Nursing Services Face to Face Videoconference / Dial in code 831491 – pre-booking is essential

ACHS Standards DATE th

Wednesday 4 March th

Time 1130 - 1230

Wednesday 10 June

1130 - 1230

Thursday 10th September

1000 - 1100

Wednesday 9th December

1300 - 1400

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

VENUE Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Diabetes Mellitus Resource Nurse Seminar •

About

Audience

To improve the standard of care for people with diabetes through the provision of information and skills development for generalist health professionals.

• To increase the flow of information concerning diabetes among health professionals.

Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Health Workers

Duration

1 Day general education workshop

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to • • • •

Prerequisite

• • • • • • • •

Discuss the care of the client with diabetes Demonstrate the skills required to care for the diabetic client e.g. blood glucose monitoring, insulin injections Advise clients about the available support and clinical services Assist their peers with information on appropriate networks, supports and services Pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus Chronic complications of diabetes mellitus Lifestyle issues such as exercise, diet and smoking Oral medication and insulin therapy Short term complications of diabetes mellitus Monitoring of diabetes mellitus Groups with special needs Support services and management

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2291

Facilitator

Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Robyn Chadwick, Diabetes Centre Staff and other Health Professionals

NSQHS Standards

DATE Thursday 11th June Thursday 12th November

Clinical Simulation Centre

TIME

Venue

0800 - 1630

Robert Douglas Auditorium The Townsville Hospital

0800 – 1630

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 19

ECG Interpretation – Basic About

Audience

Participation in this short course will allow participants to gain an understanding of basic ECG interpretation.

Following the session participants will be given a self-directed learning package to complete. On completion staff can then attend Module 2.

Registered and Enrolled Nurses

Duration

One hour • To understand correct ECG lead placement.

• To recognise the normal rhythm of the heart - “Normal Sinus Rhythm.”

• To interpret a basic ECG and identify an abnormal ECG Self-directed learning package Quiz https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2256 Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Cardiac Clinics Educator – Matthew Derbyshire

Learning Objectives Prerequisite Link to LOL Facilitators NSQHS Standards

DATE Tuesday 11 February th

Time 1300 - 1400

Wednesday 8 April

1000 - 1100

Thursday 11th June

1300 - 1400

Wednesday 12th August

1300 – 1400

Thursday 24th September

1300 - 1400

Wednesday 11th November

1300 - 1400

Clinical Education Services

VENUE

Phone 4433 2853

Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

ECG Interpretation - Intermediate About

Participation in this short course will allow participants to gain an understanding of Intermediate ECG interpretation.

Following the session participants will be given a self-directed learning package to complete prior to commencing Module 3 (Advanced ECG Interpretation) Registered and Enrolled Nurses who have completed Module 1 Basic ECG Interpretation or who already have a basic understanding of ECG interpretation

Audience Duration

One hour

Link to LOL

• Abnormal ECGs • Common cardiac arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter (AF), supraventricular • Tachycardia (SVT) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) • Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including angina and myocardial infarction • Defining the surfaces related to particular leads and associated coronary arteries • ACS Management Self-directed Learning Module2 Quiz https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2257 Self-enrolment is available via LOL

Facilitator

Cardiac Clinics Nurse Educator – Matthew Derbyshire

Learning Objectives

Prerequisite

ACHS Standards DATE Wednesday 15th April th

Time

VENUE

1300 - 1400

Room EG:062

Thursday 20 August

1300 - 1400

Education Block

Monday 19th October

1300 - 1400

The Townsville Hospital

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 21

ECG Interpretation - Advanced About

Participation in this short course will allow participants to gain an understanding of Advanced ECG interpretation.

Following the session participants will be given a self-directed learning package to complete.

Audience

Registered and Enrolled Nurses

Duration

One hour

Learning Objectives

Prerequisite

•

Heart Blocks/Bundle branch blocks

•

Complex ECGs – Triple Vessel Disease, Left Main Disease, Brugada Syndrome

•

Cardiac Axis and why it is important

•

Attendance at basic and intermediate ECG course

•

Completion of self-directed Learning packages

•

Completion of quiz

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2258

Link to LOL

Self-enrolment is available via LOL Facilitator

Cardiac Clinic Nurse Educator – Matthew Derbyshire

ACHS Standards

DATE

Time

Wednesday 26th August

1300 - 1400

Wednesday 18th November

1130 - 1230

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

VENUE Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Enrolled Nurse Workshop About

This workshop is to provide professional and clinical updates / new knowledge relevant to an Enrolled Nurses.

Audience

Enrolled Nurses

Duration

One Day

Catering

To be advised

Registration

A booking form is required and is available from the following site: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/467808/course-booking-form.pdf

Facilitator

Marlene Saunders – Nurse Educator

Enquiries

Please email all enquiries to: THHS-PNMS-Education@health.qld.gov.au Phone: 4433 2853

ACHS Standards DATE Friday 15th May

Time

VENUE

0800 - 1630 Robert Douglas Auditorium

Friday 16th October

Clinical Education Services

0800 - 1630

Phone 4433 2853

The Townsville Hospital

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 23

Essential Life Support (ELS) About

Essential Life Support is a 4-hour course that emphasises on Basic Life Support using multi-disciplinary simulation scenario training. Teamwork, debriefing, leadership, communication and crisis resource management are all included throughout the course.

Audience

• • •

Duration

4.5 hours

Prerequisite

Pre-reading is to be completed prior to attending this course – please follow LOL link

Learning Objectives Program Outline

• •

Medical Officers from Interns through to Registrars Nursing Officers from AIN’s through to NUM’s Allied Health Staff

•

A certificate is issued on completion of the course

•

Mandatory Annual BLS certification

ARC Guidelines Skill Stations Chest compressions and Adrenaline

Airway Management

Intraosseous insertion access and care Defibrillation •

Clinical simulation scenarios followed by debriefing

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2177 Course booking form is required to attend this course

Facilitators

Medical Director and Simulation Coordinators from Clinical Simulation Centre

NSQHS Standards

DATE Thursday 16 January Thursday 16 January Friday 17 January Friday 17 January Tuesday 11 February Wednesday 12 February Thursday 13 February Monday 9 March Tuesday 10 March Wednesday 11 March Thursday 12 March Monday 6 April

Clinical Simulation Centre

TIME 0800 - 1200 1230 - 1630 0800 - 1200 1230 - 1630 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230

DATE

TIME

DATE

TIME

Tuesday 7 April Wednesday 8 April Tuesday 5 May Wednesday 6 May Thursday 7 May Thursday 4 June Friday 5 June Monday 29 June Tuesday 30 June Wednesday 1 July Thursday 2 July Tuesday 28 July

0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230

Wednesday 29 July Thursday 30 July Tuesday 25 August Wednesday 26 August Thursday 27 August Monday 21 September Tuesday 22 September Wednesday 23 September Thursday 22 October Friday 23 October

0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230 0750 - 1230

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

How to Ace that Job Application About Audience

Participation in this course will equip clinical staff with the skills to prepare when apply for a job.

All Clinical Staff (Including Registered and Enrolled Nurses, and HP’s)

Duration

3 ½ hours • • • • • •

Learning Objectives

Purpose and components of a resume and cover letter Addressing key selection criteria Structing a written response Preparation for interview Demonstrate key interview skills Understand and demonstrate how to address interview questions using the STAR technique

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2376 Self-enrolment into this course is available via LOL.

Facilitators

Clinical Education Services – Nurse Educator Catherine Betcher

ACHS Standards DATE

Time

rd

Monday 3 February

0800 - 1130

Wednesday 4th March

0800 - 1130

rd

Friday 3 April

VENUE

1200 - 1530

Monday 11th May th

Wednesday 10 June

0900-1230 0800 - 1130

Room EG:062

th

Thursday 8 July

0800-1130

Education Block

Wednesday 12th August

0800 - 1130

The Townsville Hospital

th

Friday 18 September

0900-1230

Wednesday 21st October

0800 - 1130

th

Thursday 18 November

0800-1130

Friday 11th December

0800 - 1130

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Mental Health Essential Life Support (ELS) About

Essential Life Support is a 4-hour course designed for staff working in the acute Mental Health area. The program teaches primary assessment and includes Basic Life Support (BLS). Using multi-disciplinary simulation scenario training, crisis resource management is practiced with emphasis on teamwork, leadership and communication.

Audience

• • •

Duration

4 hours

Prerequisite

Pre-reading is to be completed prior to attending this course and can be downloaded via the ELS course in LOL; https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2177

Medical Officers from Interns through to Registrars Nursing Officers from AIN’s through to NUM’s Allied Health Staff

Learning Objectives

•

A certificate is issued on completion of the course.

•

Mandatory Annual BLS certification

Program Outline

• •

ARC Guidelines Skill Stations o Chest compressions and Adrenaline o Airway Management o Intraosseous insertion, access and care o Defibrillation, Clinical simulation scenarios followed by debriefing

• Facilitators

Medical Director and Simulation Coordinators from Clinical Simulation Centre

NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

Friday 13 March

0800 - 1200

Friday 8 May

0800 - 1200

Monday 24 August

0800 - 1200

Friday 28 August

0800 - 1200

Clinical Simulation Centre

Venue Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 26

Queensland Health neoResus Program Audience Duration

Prerequisite

Any health care professional that could attend the birth of a baby.

Advanced Workshop - 8 hours First Response Workshop - 4 hours Facilitators Workshop - 8 hours Stabilisation Worksop – 8 hours To complete the Queensland NeoResus program you are required to complete: 1. Pre reading and Online Web Quiz competency: Complete the web quiz on I Learn Parrot Maternity care: https://ilearncatalogue.health.qld.gov.au/program/48/parrot-maternity-care •

Once you have successfully completed the web quiz, please print out your web quiz certificate for proof of completion.

• The web quiz must be completed at least 2 days prior to the workshop.

2. Workshop: • •

Program Outline

Complete NeoResus workshop in your Hospital Health Service within 3 months of completion of web quiz.

Successful completion of NeoResus involves successful completion of web quiz and workshop.

First Response: • • • •

Overview and principles of resuscitation Initial steps in resuscitation Use of resuscitation devices for positive pressure ventilation Chest compressions

Advanced Resuscitation: All of First Response program plus • Endotracheal intubation • Medications • Special considerations • Resuscitating babies born preterm • Ethical considerations Facilitators

Nursing, Midwifery and Medical NeoResus Facilitators of the THHS Health & Wellbeing Service Group

ACHS Standards

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

THHS_neoResus@health.qld.gov.au

Phone 4433 2548

NeoResus Workshop dates 2020 NeoResus Advanced Workshop - Clinical Simulation Centre

Friday 31 January

Thursday 16 July

Tuesday 25 February

Thursday 20 August

Monday 16 March

Monday 14 September

Friday 24 April

Thursday 29 October

Tuesday 19 May

Monday 16 November

Thursday 18 June

Monday 30 November

NeoResus First Response Workshop - Clinical Simulation Centre

Monday 24 February

0700 – 1100

Wednesday 15 July

0700 – 1100

Monday 24 February

1130 – 1530

Wednesday 15 July

1130 – 1530

Friday 13 March

0700 – 1100

Monday 3 August

0700 – 1100

Friday 13 March

1130 – 1530

Monday 3 August

1130 – 1530

Thursday 26 March

0700 – 1100

Friday 4 September

0700 – 1100

Thursday 26 March

1130 – 1530

Friday 4 September

1130 – 1530

Wednesday 20 May

0700 – 1100

Friday 16 October

0700 – 1100

Wednesday 20 May

1130 – 1530

Friday 16 October

1130 – 1530

Friday 19 June

0700 – 1100

Monday 9 November

0700 – 1100

Friday 19 June

1130 – 1530

Monday 9 November

1130 – 1530

Tuesday 1 December

0700 – 1100

NeoResus Facilitator Workshop – Clinical Simulation Centre Friday 27th March

0800 - 1630

Friday 11th September

0800 - 1630

NeoResus Stabilisation Workshop – Clinical Simulation Centre Monday 30th March

0800 - 1630

Thursday 10th September

0800 – 1630

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

THHS_neoResus@health.qld.gov.au

Phone 4433 2548

OPTIMUS Core About

Optimising Paediatric Training in eMergencies Using Simulation (OPTIMUS Core) utilises a blend of interactive case study, practical skills stations and scenario-based learning to support effective management and application within clinical situations.

Audience

Clinical staff working or progressing to a clinical paediatric setting.

Duration

4 hours •

Learning Objectives

Early recognition and management of the deteriorating paediatric patient • Principles of Crises Resource Management (CRM) • Annual Competency in Paediatric Life Support Complete the iLearn OPTIMUS Core module prior to attending. Link is via LOL: Prerequisite https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2181

Link to LOL

Course booking forms are required to attend this course

Facilitator

Clinical Emergency, Paediatric and Simulation Staff

Venue

Clinical Simulation Centre

NSQHS Standards DATE

TIME

Monday 3 February

0800 – 1200

Wednesday 4 March

0800 - 1200

Monday 20 April

1200 - 1600

Thursday 21 May

1200 - 1600

Monday 15 June

0800 - 1200

Thursday 9 July

1200 - 1600

Monday 17 August

1200 - 1600

Thursday 17 September

0800 - 1200

Tuesday 6 October

0800 - 1200

Friday 27 November

0800 - 1200

Thursday 10 December

0800 - 1200

Clinical Simulation Centre

Venue

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 29

Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation About

PIVC is a 90-minute program enabling Health Care professionals to perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIVC) in a safe and efficient manner according to THHS procedure.

Audience

All clinicals required to perform the skills of cannulation.

Duration

90 minutes

Learning Objectives

•

Non-touch aseptic technique

•

Vascular anatomy and physiology

•

Skills relating to peripheral cannulation

•

Preventing and identifying complications associated with cannulation

Prerequisite Complete the pre-learning package on LOL. Complete the quiz required on the day of your course.

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2292 Course booking forms are required to attend this course

Facilitator

Clinical Simulation Staff

NSQHS Standards

DATE th

Tuesday 4 February Tuesday 3rd March Monday 30th March Thursday 23rd April Thursday 23rd April Monday 1st June Friday 10th July Wednesday 12th August Wednesday 2nd September Friday 2nd October Monday 2nd November Friday 4th December

Clinical Simulation Centre

TIME

Venue

0930 - 1100 1330 - 1500 0930 - 1100 0930 - 1100 1330 - 1500 1330 - 1500 0930 - 1100 0930 -1100 0930 - 1100 1330 - 1500 0930 - 1100 1330 - 1500

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 30

Perineal repair and speculum examination About

Following this session participants will have the skills and knowledge to gain competency through practice and supervision to undertake speculum examination, pelvic assessment and conduct perineal repair in accordance with the units’ operational guidelines by; •

Workshop Attendance

•

Workbook completion (for perineal repair)

•

Completion of 3 supervised examination/perineal repairs within 3 months

Audience

Midwives (2nd year post training) and Medical Officers

Duration

8 hours

Program Content

Facilitator

Perineal Repair • Understand anatomy of the pelvis • Define the types of perineal trauma • Episiotomy – how to use and when to use FGM • Types of suture material, knot tying, suture methods Vaginal Examination • Consent • Pelvic assessment • Intersection of knowledge from abdominal palpation to vaginal examination Speculum • Types of speculum • Practical skills Clinical Midwifery Consultant

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2293 Self-enrolment is available via LOL

NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

Wednesday 29 April

0730 - 1530

Wednesday 29 July

0730 - 1530

Wednesday 16 September

0730 - 1530

Clinical Simulation Centre

Phone 4433 2853

Venue Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing Course About

To provide the participants with the knowledge and skills to care for patients who require peritoneal dialysis

Audience

Enrolled and Registered nurses who may be expected to care for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Duration

3 days

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this workshop participants will be able to: • Assess, plan and implement care for patients requiring peritoneal dialysis • Provide out-of-hours telephone advice to patients requiring peritoneal dialysis • Act as resource people for other health personnel caring for patients requiring peritoneal dialysis • • •

Program Outline

Pre-reading Assessments Workshop

Evaluation Method – competency assessment Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2261

Facilitators

Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Renal Unit Staff

ACHS Standards

DATE

Time

VENUE

0800 - 1630

North Ward Campus – Conference Room

th

Friday 17 April Saturday 18th April th

Sunday 19 April

Gregory Street

Friday 30th October Saturday 31st October

0800 - 1630

North Ward

Sunday 1st November

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 32

PROMPT – Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training About

PROMPT is an evidence based multi-professional training for obstetric emergencies. It is associated with direct improvements in maternal and neonatal outcomes and has been proven to improve knowledge, clinical skills and team work.

Audience

• Midwives • Student Midwives • Obstetric Registrars • Obstetric Residents • Anesthetists 8 hours

Duration Learning Objectives

There is no pre-reading however the onus in on the participant to have a current working knowledge of the policies, procedures and protocols for the management of obstetric emergencies.

Prerequisite The course is designed for midwives, student midwives, medical officers and anesthetists currently working in a maternity/birthing environment to facilitate teamwork, communication and clinical skills associated with obstetric emergencies. Whilst the course does cover the management of obstetric emergencies the focus is on team work and communication as the major contributing factors in poor outcomes as evidenced through PRIME data and similar systems worldwide.

The course is scenario-based training endorsed by RANZCOG. Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2180 Course booking form is required to attend this course.

Facilitators Clinical Midwife Educators and Consultant Obstetricians supported by Clinical Simulation Centre Staff

NSQHS Standards DATE Wednesday 29 January Wednesday 26 February Wednesday 25 March Wednesday 15 April Wednesday 27 May Wednesday 17 June Wednesday 22 July Wednesday 5 August Wednesday 9 September Wednesday 7 October Wednesday 11 November Wednesday 2 December Clinical Simulation Centre

TIME

Venue 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530 0730 - 1530

Phone 4433 2853

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 33

Scope of Practice Education About

Scope of Practice In-service Education Sessions - various

Audience

Nursing and Midwifery staff

Duration

The sessions can be tailored to the clinical area’s in- service time schedule (e.g. 30 – 60 min) or available as eLearning packages in LOL

Learning For nurses and midwives to understand how their professional knowledge Objectives compliments their clinical knowledge, skills and clinical decision making Program Outline

The sessions are tailored to meet key points of each topic within an in-service time frame.

Facilitator

Marlene Saunders, Nurse Educator, Clinical Education Services

Note

Sessions to be booked by appointment with Marlene Saunders, Nurse Educator, Clinical Education ServicesTHHS-PNMS-Education@health.qld.gov.au

Delivery

Face to face in work unit or online

NSQHS Standards TOPICS 1

Clinical Delegation & Decision Making

2

Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives

3

Do you really know who regulates your practice?

This course is also available on-line; https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2288

4

Scope of Practice – What does it really mean?

5

Unregulated Health Care Workers – Who are they and what can they do?

7

Developing your CPD Record & Professional Portfolio This course is also available face to face Self-enrolment is available in LOL: https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2254

8

Professional Boundaries for Nurses

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

Shift Coordinator Workshop About

Are you ready to assume responsibility for the coordination of staff and the delivery of patient-centered care within the team, to facilitate optimal patient/staff safety and operational efficiency? This course will provide you with the required skills and knowledge to fulfil the role of a shift coordinator.

Registered nurses who wish to develop skills to enable them to work effectively as a shift coordinator.

4 Hours At the end of the program participants will be able to: • Learn how to effectively communicate, negotiate and use assertiveness skills as a Shift Coordinator.

• Increase your understanding of the available resources to provide safe and effective care for patients.

• Be aware of the legislation requirements of a Registered Nurse and the decisionmaking processes required when delegating staff.

• Understand the Scope of the Nursing Practice principles and how this applies to the role of a Shift Coordinator.

• Understand the Patient Flow Manager process and how this applies to the role of a Shift Coordinator.

Audience Duration

Course Outcomes

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2266 Self-enrolment is available via LOL Clinical Education Team

Link to LOL Facilitators NSQHS Standard

DATE th

Time

Thursday 19 March

0730 - 1530

Thursday 28th May

0730 - 1530

Wednesday 5th August

0730 - 1530

Wednesday 4th November

0730 - 1530

Clinical Education Services

Phone 4433 2853

VENUE Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service

THHS ALS About

The THHS ALS course prepares participants to effectively manage the patient in cardiac arrest as part of the resuscitation team and as a team leader.

Audience

Duration

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties. Appropriate participants include doctors and nurses working in critical care areas or on the cardiac arrest / medical emergency team.

2 days

Learning Objectives

To provide an overview of the theory and practical skills required to effectively manage cardiorespiratory arrest in the adult patient.

Program Outline

Recognition, assessment and management of critically ill patients using a structured approach.

• Airway management skills • Basic Life Support • Management of cardiac arrest using the ARC ALS algorithm • Management of resuscitation with special circumstances • Working effectively as a team leader in cardiac arrest CNC Resuscitation

Facilitator

Pre-reading and pre-test Face to Face training Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment $100.00

Delivery Course Cost NSQHS Standards DATE th

TIME

January 9 and 10th

0800 - 1700

February 17th and 18th

0800 - 1700

March 31st and April 1st

0800 - 1700

May 13th and 14th

0800 – 1700

June 24th and 25th

0800 – 1700

August 6th and 7th

0800 - 1700

September 29th and 30th

0800 – 1700

November 12th and 13th

0800 – 1700

Contact

WEB

Venue

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07) 4433 3612 https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index

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THHS ALS Refresher About

The THHS ALS refresher course updates participants in the effective management of the patient in cardiac arrest as part of the resuscitation team and as a team leader.

Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties. Appropriate participants include doctors and nurses working in critical care areas or on the cardiac arrest / medical emergency team.

Duration

1 day

Learning Objectives

To provide an overview of the theory and practical skills required to effectively manage cardiorespiratory arrest in the adult patient.

Program Outline

Refresh core life support practical skills and knowledge based on current guidelines.

Facilitator

CNC Resuscitation

Delivery

Pre-reading and pre-test Face to Face training Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment $50.00

Course Cost NSQHS Standards

DATE

TIME

Thursday 30th January

0800 - 1700

Monday 2nd March

0800 - 1700

Thursday 16th April

0800 - 1700

Monday 8th June

0800 – 1700

Friday 24th July

0800 – 1700

Thursday 3rd September

0800 - 1700

Thursday 15th October

0800 – 1700

Wednesday 25th November

0800 – 1700

Contact

WEB

Venue

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07) 4433 3612 https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index

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THHS Paediatric ALS About

The THHS Paediatric ALS course prepares participants to effectively manage the Paediatric patient in cardiac arrest as part of the resuscitation team and as a team leader.

Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties.

Appropriate participants include doctors and nurses working in critical care areas or on the cardiac arrest / medical emergency team.

Duration

2 days

Learning Objectives

To provide an overview of the theory and practical skills required to effectively manage cardiorespiratory arrest in the Paediatric patient.

Program Outline

Facilitator

Recognition, assessment and management of critically ill patients using a structed approach.

• Airway management skills • Basic Life Support • Management of cardiac arrest using the ARC ALS algorithm • Management of resuscitation with special circumstances • Working effectively as a team leader in cardiac arrest CNC Resuscitation and Clinical Simulation Centre Staff

Delivery

Pre-reading and pre-test Face to Face training Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment

Course Cost

$100.00

NSQHS Standards DATE Thursday 6 February & Friday 7 February Tuesday 21 April & Wednesday 22 April Tuesday 7 July & Wednesday 8 July Thursday 8 October & Friday 9 October Monday 7 December & Tuesday 8 December

Contact

WEB

TIME 0800 - 1700 0800 - 1700 0800 - 1700 0800 – 1700 0800 - 1700

Venue Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07) 4433 3612 https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index

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THHS Rural Nursing Program About

This four-day program focuses on establishing and expanding skills imperative for safe and effective professional and clinical nursing skills in the rural and remote health care environments. It is aimed at RN’s and EN’s who currently work or who intend to work in rural and/or remote health care environments. A pre-course questionnaire is to be completed prior to course commencement.

Audience

RN’s and EN’s who currently work, or who intend to work, in rural and/or remote health care environments.

Duration

4 days

Learning Objectives

$150 for all participants

Program Outline

At the end of the program participants will be able to: • • • • •

Link to LOL

Improve primary and secondary clinical assessment of adult and Paediatric patients Attain the basic clinical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of skills safely and effectively Attain the basic clinical knowledge and skills to perform safely and effectively in specific emergencies Strategically develop professional practice Attain competencies in Adult Basic Life Support and Paediatric Basic Life Support

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2287 Course booking form are required to attend this course.

Facilitators

Clinical Education Services and Clinical Simulation Centre Staff

ACHS Standards DATE Monday 27 – Thursday 30 April th

Time th

Monday 12th – Thursday 15th October

Clinical Education Services

VENUE

0800 - 1630 Room EG:062 0800 1630

Phone 4433 2853

Education Block The Townsville Hospital

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 39

Urinary Care Workshop About

Duration

Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses will be competent to perform catheter insertion and related catheter care after successfully undertaking workshop components including theory and practical competency.

An Adult Urinary Obstruction, Retention and Bladder Scanning self-learning package is required to be complete and returned at least four weeks prior to the workshop. The package will be forwarded once registration is confirmed or accessed via LOL. Registered and Enrolled Nurses Free to THHS Staff $65 for External Staff 4 hours

Learning Objectives

This interactive nursing workshop will look at the different types of urinary catheters available in clinical practice and the principles of bladder care management.

Program Outline

EN & RN roles and responsibilities with catheter care activities Successfully demonstrate: • Safe aseptic technique of catheter insertion in males and females • Urodome/sheath application • Intermittent catheterisation • Bladder scanning procedure • Bladder irrigation • Supra-pubic catheter care Overview of pelvic floor exercises & associated urinary issues

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2267 Self-enrolment is available to attend this course.

Nurse Educator – Scope of Practice Physiotherapists – Women’s and Children’s

Audience Cost

Facilitators

Continence Nurse Surgical Clinics Robyn Layton Clinical Nurse Consultant Urology Services ACHS Standards

DATE Thursday 21 May

Thursday 10 September

Clinical Education Services

Time

VENUE Billabong Training Room

0800-1230

QAS Building (next to Acute Mental Health) The Townsville Hospital

0800-1230

Phone 4433 2853

email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 40

Venipuncture Education Program About

To enable health care professionals to perform venipuncture in a safe and efficient manner. Venipuncture is an invasive procedure. It is important to ensure your competency to promote comfort and safety for the patient.

On completion of the program the learner will: • have a theoretical and practical knowledge of venipuncture.

• Be certified as competent to practice venipuncture

Audience

All Clinical Health Staff

Duration

90 minutes

• To accurately identify the patient and match requests • To minimise trauma or discomfort during the procedure • To select a more suitable vein • To select and use correct blood collection equipment • To correctly label tubes, sign and date request forms • To correctly handle the specimen Pre-reading and quiz must be completed prior to attending the course and can Prerequisite be accessed via LOL.

Learning Objectives

Link to LOL

https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2179 Self-enrolment into this course is available via LOL.

Facilitators

Clinical Simulation Centre Staff

NSQHS Standards

DATE Tuesday 4 February Monday 30th March Thursday 23 April Friday 10 July Wednesday 12 August

Wednesday 2 September Monday 2 November

Clinical Simulation Centre

TIME

Venue

0800 - 0930 0800 - 0930 0800 – 0930 0800 – 0930 0800 – 0930 0800 – 0930

Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital

0800 - 0930

Phone 4433 2853

Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au

Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service 41