Intermediate NiPHC CDMHA

Nearly 95% percent of the population have at least one chronic condition, and nearly 80% have two or more. APNA's 6-month program offers an intermediate level of Chronic Disease education, designed for nurses by nurses in primary health care to increase their scope of practice in specific health conditions.

General program information

Duration: 6 months  

Time commitment:

• Compulsory:  5 x 2 hour virtual workshops (Up to 10 CPD hours)
• Recommended: Community of Practice where resources will be shared

Location: Online workshop. Remaining activities are online.

Cost: $TBA (ex GST) for APNA non-members and members. Grants and sponsorship opportunities are available. 

Eligibility: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Midwives & Nurse Practitioners.

Program components

Workshop

An online workshop, split into five parts with one workshop per month, nurses will be guided through their role in empowering patients to manage chronic disease and healthy ageing. The Key focus areas are:

1. Cardiovascular Health
2. Cancer control
3. Injury prevention and control
4. Mental Health
5. Diabetes Mellitus

Upon registering for the workshop, nurses will complete a self-assessment (online survey) to identify their current knowledge and identify any areas for improvement.

Community of Practice

A private messaging platform where program participants can discuss, engage and consult with their peers. APNA provides tips and resources to the group, as well as encouraging and facilitating discussion.

Follow-up support

This will include one complimentary call for non-members and ongoing support to members, through the APNA Nurse Support Line – a service to assist nurses with any queries. APNA may also make contact to check how nurses have been implementing learnings from this program.

Program dates, locations and registration details

2023 intakes will be in the second half of the year, exact dates will be announced soon.

Applications Key Dates 

More information will be available soon, keep your eyes peeled!

Cancellations and refunds

Event cancellations must be made in writing to APNA via email admin@apna.asn.au.

Refunds are not available within 7 days of the workshop.

Scholarships

There is a range of scholarships that may fund your spot in our program. A list of scholarships and grants is here.

APNA encourages nurses working in rural and remote areas to apply for the Health Workforce Scholarship. 

Follow the link above to find out more.

The Nursing in Primary Health Care CDMHA Program is an Australian Government initiative.