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Basic Life Support

This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of basic life support, according to the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Reminder: National Cervical Screening Program changes

Reminder: On 1 December 2017 the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) was renewed. The Pap test was replaced by the human papillomavirus (HPV) Cervical Screening Test with the age for screening under the NCSP changed from 18 to 25. Please remember that Pap tests are no longer eligible for Medicare rebates–patients may be charged if this test is requested.

Fair Work Commission

Australia's national workplace relations tribunal. Contains the Nursing Award and other workplace awards.

Triage for general practice

Information on triage in general practice settings. Provided by Larter education and support services.

Lung Health Promotion Centre

The Lung Health Centre provides accessible, evidence-based, holistic education and support for health professionals.

Self-management of chronic respiratory disease: Individualised management approaches

This presentation will focus on effective models that can be delivered by nurses to improve outcomes for people with chronic lung disease.

Manual handling hazard guide

This course has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the controls that should be applied to manual handling in the workplace. This course has been reviewed by National Safety Council of Australia

Obesity management

This course has been developed to provide the learner with an understanding of the risks presented by obesity, how it is managed as well as good practice when communicating about and treating obesity.

Psychological impact of chronic disease normal adjustment or pathological

The ONTRACK model will provide guidance to health professionals to support patients' emotional recovery after an acute health event.

Registration standards FAQ

The NMBA's Registration standard: CPD requires nurses and midwives to complete a minimum number of hours of education. These FAQ's address common queries.

Partnership and clinical supervision nurses: Improving patient outcomes and your practice

Identify some of the challenges and opportunities in working in partnership for nurses working with people experiencing chronic disease.

Mental Health Act 2014

Western Australian Mental Health Act

Perinatal depression

A slide show about a personal experiences of perinatal depression

Government Health, SA

SA Government website for Health

General practice financing

This online learning program has been designed to provide you with an understanding of general practice financing mechanisms.

Eczema Association Australasia

Providing support, education and management of people with eczema.

Nutrition for older persons

In order to achieve the ultimate goal of health ageing and active ageing, WHO has developed a policy framework which focuses on such areas as the challenge of a sex-differential imbalance, and nutrition in older persons.

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation

A health promotion foundation, VicHealth focuses on promoting good health and preventing chronic disease.

What makes the Australian Medicare Local Alliance primary care nursing initiatives work

Preliminary evaluation findings will be presented with the aim of informing policy and practice decision-making to build the capacity and sustainability of primary health care nursing.

Immunisation in the general practice setting

This course is based on the clinical recommendations and information contained within the Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th Edition. It does not enable a primary health care nurse to become an accredited immuniser.