Alcohol and Drug Workshop
About The Alcohol and Drug Workshop aims to provide information on current best practice for dealing with Alcohol, Tobacco and other drug issues.
Audience All Staff
Duration 3 days
Learning Objectives
Program
Outline
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 services
• Social determinants of Health
• What is a drug & harm minimisation
Day 2
• Raising the issue and motivational interviewing
• Screening Tools
• Relapse prevention and management
Day 3
• Needle and Syringe Programme (NSP)
• Opioid Treatment Program
• Principles and Theories
• Biomedical Aspects of Drug Use
• Stages of Change and Brief Intervention
• Cannabis and Methamphetamine
• Dual diagnosis – substance use and mental health
• Implementing smoking cessation in a healthcare content
• Acute withdrawal assessment and management
Facilitators Specialist Alcohol and Other Drug Service Clinicians – for information contact the ATODS Educator on 4433 8132
Link to LOL 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
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March
Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August
0830-1630
0830-1630
Clinical Education Services Phone 4433 2853
Day 1 & 2 North Ward Health Campus Conference Room, 35 Gregory St, North Ward
Day 3 Palmerston Street Facility, Vincent
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
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
Facilitator 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
Thursday 27 February
Friday 28th February
Thursday 28th May
Friday 29th May
Monday 10th August
Tuesday 11th August
Thursday 19th November
Friday 20th November
0800 - 1700
0800 - 1700
0800 - 1700
0800 - 1700
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level
Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Contact Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation
Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07)4433 3612
WEB https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index
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
Clinical Simulation Centre
Plant Level
Saturday 25 July
0800 - 1700
Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Contact Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07)4433 3612
WEB https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index
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
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
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
Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2173
Self-enrolment into this course is available via LOL
Facilitator Clinical Education Services – Nurse Educators
NSQHS Standards DATE TIME
Thursday 26th March 1300 - 1500
Wednesday 27th May 1300 - 1500
Thursday 30th July 1300 - 1500
Wednesday 30th September 1300 - 1500
Thursday 26th November 1300 – 1500
Room EG:062
Education Block
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
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:
• Act as a resource person for Basic Life Support
Learning Objectives
Link to LOL
• 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.
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
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
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:
• Act as a resource person for Basic Life Support
• Conduct Basic Life Support training and assessment for staff
• Use and maintain resuscitation equipment
Prerequisite
Link to LOL
• 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
Venue Clinical Simulation Centre
NSQHS Standards
Monday 16 March
Thursday 23 July
Friday 30 October
0800 - 1200
0800 - 1200 Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block
The Townsville Hospital
0800 - 1200
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 Assessment and Documentation
About 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
Audience 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.
Duration 3.5 hours
Nurses will:
• Enjoy an interactive & fun simulation learning opportunity
Learning Objectives
• 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 Program Outline 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 Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2252
Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Facilitators Marlene Saunders, Nurse Educator, Clinical Education Services
ACHS
Standards
Wednesday 19th February
Thursday 26th March
Thursday 9th April
Wednesday 13th May
Monday 8th June
Wednesday 15th July
Wednesday 26th August
0900 - 1300
0900 - 1300
0900 - 1300
0900 - 1300
0900 - 1300
0900 - 1300
0900 - 1300
Thursday 24th September 0900 - 1300
Thursday 22nd October
0900 – 1300
Thursday 26th November 0900 – 1300
Clinical Education Services Phone 4433 2853
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
email: THHS-pnms-education@health.qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service
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.
Video Conferencing Dial-in Code: VC # 012526
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
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
Audience
Pre-reading and completion of activities are required. These are listed in the Resource Manual found on the course page in LOL
All Nursing and Midwifery Staff
Duration 3.5hours
Learning Topics
• Workplace Learning
• 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
Tuesday 11 February
Thursday 12 March
Thursday 16 April
0800 - 1130
1200 - 1530
0800 - 1130
Wednesday 20 May 1200 - 1530
Thursday 11 June
0800 - 1130
Wednesday 22 July 1200 - 1530
Friday 7 August
0800 - 1130
Thursday 17September 1200 - 1530
Wednesday 7 October
Room EG:062
Education Block
The Townsville Hospital
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
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
Wednesday 20 May 0800 - 1100
Wednesday 29 July 0800 - 1100
Monday 19 October 0800 – 1100
Wednesday 19 December 0800 - 1100
Room EG:062 Education Block The Townsville Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service Phone 4433 3612
Email: katharine.hutchinson@health,qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index
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 https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2365
Facilitator
Self-enrolment is available via LOL.
Senior Clinical and Nursing Staff
Note Maximum 12 staff
Participants will be divided into groups for role play.
NSQHS Standards
Monday 13 January
- 1000
Wednesday 19 February 0800 - 1000
Wednesday 18 March 0800 - 1000
Thursday 9 April 0800 - 1000
Thursday 21 May 0800 - 1000
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Clinical Simulation Centre Phone 4433 2853
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
• 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
Link to LOL 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
Wednesday 4 March
Thursday 14 May
Wednesday 15 July
Thursday 10 September
Wednesday 18 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
CVAD - Central Venous Access Device
About 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.
Audience Clinical Staff working at THHS who are required to manage CVADs in their work area.
Duration 2 hours
Prerequisite Complete the eviQ Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Modules using the link below;
https://education.eviq.org.au/courses/central-venous-access-devices
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 Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2183
Course booking form is required
Facilitator Clinical Simulation Centre Staff
NSQHS
Standards
Tuesday 14th January 0800 - 1000
Tuesday 4th February 1300 - 1500
Tuesday 3rd March 0800 - 1000
Monday 30th March 1300 - 1500
Friday 8th May 1300 - 1500
Monday 1st June 0800 - 1000
Friday 10th July 1300 - 1500
Monday 3rd August 0800 - 1000
Wednesday 2nd September 1300 - 1500
Friday 2nd October 0800 - 1000
Monday 2nd November 1300 - 1500
Friday 4th December 0800 - 1000
Clinical Simulation Centre 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
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
Program Outline
Clinical and non-clinical Nurses and Midwives will understand what is expected of them from a CPD audit perspective.
• Power point presentation
• Understanding the difference between a CPD record and a portfolio
• Examples of CPD & Professional Portfolio formats provided Link to LOL 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
Wednesday 4th March 1130 - 1230
Wednesday 10th June
Thursday 10th September
Wednesday 9th December
- 1230
- 1100
- 1400
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
Diabetes Mellitus Resource Nurse Seminar
About
• 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.
Audience Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Health Workers
Duration 1 Day general education workshop
Learning Objectives
Prerequisite
Participants will be able to
• 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
Self-enrolment is available via LOL.
Facilitator Robyn Chadwick, Diabetes Centre Staff and other Health Professionals
NSQHS Standards
Thursday 11th June
– 1630
Clinical Simulation Centre Phone 4433 2853
Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service
ECG Interpretation – Basic
About 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.
Audience Registered and Enrolled Nurses
Duration One hour
Learning Objectives
• 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
Prerequisite Self-directed learning package Quiz
Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2256
Self-enrolment is available via LOL.
Facilitators Cardiac Clinics Educator – Matthew Derbyshire
NSQHS Standards
Tuesday 11 February
1300 - 1400
Wednesday 8th April 1000 - 1100
Thursday 11th June 1300 - 1400
Wednesday 12th August 1300 – 1400
Thursday 24th September 1300 - 1400
Wednesday 11th November 1300 - 1400
Room EG:062
Education Block
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
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)
Audience Registered and Enrolled Nurses who have completed Module 1 Basic ECG Interpretation or who already have a basic understanding of ECG interpretation
Duration One hour
• Abnormal ECGs
• Common cardiac arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter (AF), supraventricular
Learning Objectives
• 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
Prerequisite Self-directed Learning Module2 Quiz
Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2257
Facilitator
ACHS
Standards
Self-enrolment is available via LOL
Cardiac Clinics Nurse Educator – Matthew Derbyshire
Wednesday 15th April
Thursday 20th August
Monday 19th October
- 1400
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
ECG Interpretation - Advanced
About
Audience
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
Registered and Enrolled Nurses
Duration One hour
• Heart Blocks/Bundle branch blocks
Learning Objectives
Prerequisite
• 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
Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2258
Self-enrolment is available via LOL Facilitator Cardiac Clinic Nurse Educator – Matthew Derbyshire
ACHS Standards
Wednesday 26th August 1300 - 1400
Wednesday 18th November 1130 - 1230
Room EG:062
Education Block
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
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
ACHS
Standards
Friday 15th May
Please email all enquiries to: THHS-PNMS-Education@health.qld.gov.au Phone: 4433 2853
0800 - 1630
Friday 16th October
0800 - 1630
Robert Douglas Auditorium
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
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
• Medical Officers from Interns through to Registrars
• Nursing Officers from AIN’s through to NUM’s
• Allied Health Staff
Duration 4.5 hours
Prerequisite
Learning Objectives
Program Outline
Pre-reading is to be completed prior to attending this course – please follow LOL link
• 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
Facilitators
NSQHS Standards
6 April
Course booking form is required to attend this course
Medical Director and Simulation Coordinators from Clinical Simulation Centre
- 1230
28 July
Clinical Simulation Centre 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 Participation in this course will equip clinical staff with the skills to prepare when apply for a job.
Audience All Clinical Staff (Including Registered and Enrolled Nurses, and HP’s)
Duration 3 ½ hours
• Purpose and components of a resume and cover letter
• Addressing key selection criteria
• Structing a written response
Learning Objectives
Link to LOL
• Preparation for interview
• Demonstrate key interview skills
• Understand and demonstrate how to address interview questions using the STAR technique
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
Monday 3rd February
Wednesday 4th March
0800 - 1130
0800 - 1130
Friday 3rd April 1200 - 1530
Monday 11th May 0900-1230
Wednesday 10th June 0800 - 1130
Thursday 8th July 0800-1130
Wednesday 12th August 0800 - 1130
Friday 18th September 0900-1230
Wednesday 21st October 0800 - 1130
Thursday 18th November 0800-1130
Friday 11th December 0800 - 1130
Clinical Education Services 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
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
• Medical Officers from Interns through to Registrars
• Nursing Officers from AIN’s through to NUM’s
• Allied Health Staff
Duration 4 hours
Prerequisite
Learning Objectives
Program Outline
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
• A certificate is issued on completion of the course.
• Mandatory Annual BLS certification
• 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
Friday 13 March
Friday 8 May
Monday 24 August
Friday 28 August
0800 - 1200
0800 - 1200
0800 - 1200
0800 - 1200
Clinical Simulation Centre
Plant Level
Acute Block
The Townsville Hospital
Clinical Simulation Centre Phone 4433 2853
Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service
Queensland Health neoResus Program
Audience Any health care professional that could attend the birth of a baby.
Duration Advanced Workshop - 8 hours
First Response Workshop - 4 hours
Facilitators Workshop - 8 hours
Stabilisation Worksop – 8 hours
Prerequisite 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:
• 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.
Program Outline
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
NeoResus Workshop dates 2020
NeoResus Advanced Workshop - Clinical Simulation Centre
Friday 31 January
Tuesday 25 February
Monday 16 March
Friday 24 April
Tuesday 19 May
Thursday 18 June
Thursday 16 July
Thursday 20 August
Monday 14 September
Thursday 29 October
Monday 16 November
Monday 30 November
First Response Workshop - Clinical Simulation Centre Monday 24 February
–
26 March
– 1100
26 March 1130 – 1530
4 September
– 1530 Wednesday 20 May 0700 – 1100
16 October
– 1100 Wednesday 20 May 1130 – 1530
–
– 1530 Friday 19 June
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NeoResus Facilitator Workshop – Clinical
Centre Friday 27th March
Friday 11th September 0800 - 1630
NeoResus Stabilisation Workshop – Clinical Simulation Centre
Monday 30th March 0800 - 1630
Thursday 10th September 0800 – 1630
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
Prerequisite Complete the iLearn OPTIMUS Core module prior to attending. Link is via LOL: Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2181
Course booking forms are required to attend this course
Facilitator Clinical Emergency, Paediatric and Simulation Staff
Venue Clinical Simulation Centre
Standards
Monday 20 April
Thursday 21 May 1200 - 1600
Monday 15 June 0800 - 1200
Thursday 9 July 1200 - 1600
Monday 17 August 1200 - 1600
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital Wednesday 4 March
Thursday 17 September 0800 - 1200
Tuesday 6 October 0800 - 1200
Friday 27 November 0800 - 1200
Thursday 10 December 0800 - 1200
Clinical Simulation Centre Phone 4433 2853
Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service
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
Tuesday 4th February 0930 - 1100
Tuesday 3rd March 1330 - 1500
Monday 30th March 0930 - 1100
Thursday 23rd April 0930 - 1100
Thursday 23rd April 1330 - 1500
Monday 1st June 1330 - 1500
Friday 10th July 0930 - 1100
Wednesday 12th August 0930 -1100
Wednesday 2nd September 0930 - 1100
Friday 2nd October 1330 - 1500
Monday 2nd November 0930 - 1100
Friday 4th December 1330 - 1500
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Clinical Simulation Centre Phone 4433 2853
Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service
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 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
Facilitator 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
Wednesday 29 April 0730 - 1530
Wednesday 29 July 0730 - 1530
Wednesday 16 September 0730 - 1530
Clinical Simulation Centre 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
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
At the completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
• Assess, plan and implement care for patients requiring peritoneal dialysis
Learning Objectives
Program Outline
• 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
• Pre-reading
• Assessments
• Workshop
Evaluation Method – competency assessment
Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2261
Self-enrolment is available via LOL. Facilitators Renal Unit Staff
ACHS Standards
Friday 17th April
Saturday 18th April
Sunday 19th April
Friday 30th October
Saturday 31st October
Sunday 1st November
0800 - 1630 North Ward Campus – Conference Room Gregory Street North Ward
0800 - 1630
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
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
Duration 8 hours
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
NSQHS
Standards
Clinical Midwife Educators and Consultant Obstetricians supported by Clinical Simulation Centre Staff
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
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
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 Objectives
Program Outline
For nurses and midwives to understand how their professional knowledge compliments their clinical knowledge, skills and clinical decision making
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
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.
Audience Registered nurses who wish to develop skills to enable them to work effectively as a shift coordinator.
Duration 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
Course Outcomes
• 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
Link to LOL https://thhslol.nth.health.qld.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2266
Self-enrolment is available via LOL Facilitators Clinical Education Team
NSQHS Standard
Thursday 19th March
Thursday 28th May
Wednesday 5th August
Wednesday 4th November
0730 - 1530
0730 - 1530
0730 - 1530
0730 - 1530
Room EG:062
Education Block
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
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 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
Program Outline
To provide an overview of the theory and practical skills required to effectively manage cardiorespiratory arrest in the adult patient.
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
Facilitator CNC Resuscitation
Delivery Pre-reading and pre-test
Face to Face training
Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment
Course Cost $100.00
NSQHS Standards
January 9th 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
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level
Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Contact Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation
Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine.hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07)4433 3612
WEB https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index
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
Program Outline
To provide an overview of the theory and practical skills required to effectively manage cardiorespiratory arrest in the adult patient.
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
Course Cost $50.00
NSQHS Standards
Thursday 30th January
- 1700
Monday 2nd March 0800 - 1700
Thursday 16th April 0800 - 1700
Monday 8th June
Friday 24th July
Thursday 3rd September
Thursday 15th October
Wednesday 25th November
– 1700
– 1700
- 1700
– 1700
– 1700
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level
Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Contact Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation
Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07)4433 3612
WEB https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index
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 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
Facilitator CNC Resuscitation and Clinical Simulation Centre Staff
Delivery Pre-reading and pre-test Face to Face training
Cardiac arrest scenario and written assessment
7 December & Tuesday 8 December
Contact Registration only available through CNC Resuscitation Katharine Hutchinson: Katharine hutchinson@health.qld.gov.au (07)4433 3612
WEB https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/nursing/resuscitation/index
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
Program Outline
$150 for all participants
At the end of the program participants will be able to:
• 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
Link to LOL 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
Monday 27th – Thursday 30th April 0800 - 1630
Monday 12th – Thursday 15th October 0800 1630
Clinical Education Services 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
Urinary Care Workshop
About 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
Audience
Registered and Enrolled Nurses
Cost Free to THHS Staff
$65 for External Staff
Duration 4 hours
Learning Objectives
Program
Outline
This interactive nursing workshop will look at the different types of urinary catheters available in clinical practice and the principles of bladder care management.
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.
Facilitators Nurse Educator – Scope of Practice
Physiotherapists – Women’s and Children’s
Continence Nurse Surgical Clinics
Robyn Layton Clinical Nurse Consultant Urology Services
ACHS
Standards
Thursday 21 May
0800-1230
Thursday 10 September 0800-1230
Clinical Education Services Phone 4433 2853
Billabong Training Room
QAS Building (next to Acute Mental Health)
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
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
Learning Objectives
• 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
Prerequisite Pre-reading and quiz must be completed prior to attending the course and can be accessed via LOL.
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
Tuesday 4 February 0800 - 0930
Monday 30th March 0800 - 0930
Thursday 23 April 0800 – 0930
Friday 10 July 0800 – 0930
Wednesday 12 August 0800 – 0930
Wednesday 2 September 0800 – 0930
Monday 2 November 0800 - 0930
Clinical Simulation Centre Plant Level Acute Block The Townsville Hospital
Clinical Simulation Centre Phone 4433 2853
Email: clinicalsimulationcentre@health,qld.gov.au
Website: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tville/education-training/clinical-education-simulation-service