Short Courses
Introduction to Infection Control – 3 day short course
The Infection Control Practitioner has responsibility for infection control practices over a broad range of areas within the health care setting. This short course is an introduction to the issues which confront the present day infection control practitioner. Many aspects of infection control covered in the course are applicable across a broad range of enterprises beyond health care.
Introduction to Sterilising Services – 2 day short course
An ideal introductory course for newly employed sterilising services staff or anyone with responsibility for reprocessing reusable medical devices. This course is also suitable for people preparing to gain employment in a sterilising services environment.
Advanced Sterilisation – 1 day short course
This course is designed for Senior Sterilising Technicians and Sterilising Managers.
Disinfection & Sterilisation for Small Practices and Clinics - 1 day short course
Disinfection and sterilisation practices within small practices and clinics are covered by Australian Standard AS/NZS 4815. This program equips you with the skills and understanding to comply with this Standard. Recommended for those wanting to demonstrate compliance for accreditation purposes in small practices and clinics.
Sterilisation & Disinfection Practice for Environmental Health Officers - 1 day short course
This program helps Environmental Health Officers understand Australian Standard AS/NZS 4815 and how it should be applied to skin penetration establishments. After completing the one day course you will understand infection control principles and the need for compliance to minimise the risk of infection. The course has a strong focus on how equipment should be cleaned and disinfected to eliminate the transmission of bacterial or blood borne infections, particularly Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B & HIV.
Storage, Handling and Transport of Sterile Stock – Half day short course
Do the storage, handling and transport of sterile items in your facility meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS 4187? Would you know if a sterile item had been contaminated? This course gives you the skills and understanding to implement the specific storage and transporting requirements under AS/NZS 4187 to prevent contamination of sterile items.
Caring for the Feet of the Elderly and People with a Disability – 1 day short course
Problems with the feet may be the first signs of medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and nerve and circulatory disorders. The elderly and people with a disability may require assistance from health professionals and carers in foot care in order to maintain good function and prevent foot problems.
Professional Development Program
Half Day short courses
Mayfield Education has been delivering quality training courses for AHA's for over 30 years. Mayfield is delivering an exciting new series of professional development sessions that have been specifically tailored for Allied Health Assistants in the workforce. The topics will focus on developing skills and knowledge catering to AHA's working in a wide range of settings.
Return to Study
This course is designed for those who are thinking about returning to study AND those who have recently enrolled in a formal study program. This short course will be especially helpful to those who have not undertaken study in the last 7 years or have not previously undertaken study since high school.
Supervision Skills for New Supervisors and Managers – 2 day short course
Organisations depend on supervisors to ensure effective service delivery. This course assists new supervisors and managers to develop the new skills, behaviour and attitudes they need to be effective in their new role.
Mental Health First Aid Program - 2 day short course
This 2 day program focuses on the immediate help you can provide a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received.
Introduction to Homeopathy - 2 day short course
This 2 day program covers the principles of homeopathy and will give the participant all necessary background information to make decisions when dealing with homeopathic remedies.
Contribute to the Care of Mothers and Babies (HLTEN520A) *
Division 2 Registered Nurses who are working in the area of providing care to mothers and babies in a range of settings, such as postnatal, low risk nursery, child and family health and paediatric settings.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Contribute to the Complex Nursing Care of Clients (HLTEN505A) *
Division 2 Registered Nurses (with Medication Endorsement) wishing to improve their higher acuity patient assessment skills. Ideal for Registered Nurses Division 2 who are working in acute care.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Medication Endorsement for Division 2 Nurses (HLTEN507A, HLTAP501A)*
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to administer medications within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse (Division 2) in Australia.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Provide Nursing Care for Clients Requiring Palliative Care (HLTEN511A)*
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of the Division 2 nurse to deliver excellent nursing care for clients in the palliative care context.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Administer and Monitor Intravenous Medication in the Nursing Environment (HLTEN519A)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of Division 2 nurses to administer and monitor intravenous medications and their effectiveness for clients within the nursing context.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Apply Principles of Diabetic Nursing Care (HLTEN611A)*
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of theenrolled nurse to deliver excellence of care for the diabetes patient across the acute, aged care and community care sector.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Diabetes - 1 day short course
This course describes the skills and knowledge required of the Registered and Enrolled nurse to deliver excellence of care for the patient with diabetes across the actue, aged care and community care sector.
Medical Terminology (BSBMED301B)*
This nationally recognised course prepares you for work or study in health care. The course provides an introduction to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and other health related topics. You will develop an understanding of medical terminology applicable to a range of workplaces in an exciting format.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Food Safety Supervisors Course – 1 day short course plus 1 day work visit
All businesses, including health facilities are to have a formally trained Food Safety Supervisor to oversee the implementation and monitoring of the organisations Food Safety Program. This training is the recognised qualification for the health sector.
Food Safety for Food Handlers (HLTFS207B)*
Any person who handles food in their workplace has a responsibility to comply with food safety laws and handle food safely. This one day training is designed to provide food handlers with practical strategies to comply with the food safety program at their premises. It covers correct preparation, handling, storing, display and transporting of food to minimise the risk of food contamination.
