APNA Online Learning
Learning on the go with APNA online learning
Learning on the go with APNA online learning
Primary health care is any medical service that is provided outside the four walls of a hospital, including aged care, community health, general practice, custodial, schools and many other primary health care settings. Australia's 98,000+ primary health care nurses play a critical role in disease prevention and control to keep people healthy. They provide proactive care and health promotion to keep Australians well.
Nurses, students, professionals and employers: join APNA today for unparalleled growth and support in primary health care.
The Foundations of Aged Care workbook is a tool to guide you in transitioning to aged care nursing, whether in the home, in a residential care facility, or providing flexible services. Developing a comprehensive understanding of aged care nursing should accompany workplace orientations, identifying areas where additional knowledge is needed.
Nurses will be taken through three key sections:
This workbook can be used to accompany an existing workplace orientation, help identify areas where additional knowledge is required, as well as a reference for continuing professional development (CPD).