Short Courses
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.
Continence Management Strategies – 3 day short course
Incontinence is a common condition affecting over 2 million Australians, and often the cause for admission of older people into emergency departments and residential care. Management of urinary and faecal incontinence requires systematic problem solving and this course promotes the assessment, prevention and implementation of strategies to improve continence.
Fundamentals of Wound Management – 1 day short course
Wound management practices have undergone significant change and innovation as a result of an increased understanding of the physiology of wound healing. This course promotes holistic best practice wound management based on clinical research, to reduce wound healing time and eliminate unnecessary patient pain. You will develop a theoretical and practical knowledge framework to assist you in meeting clinical practice standards in wound management for your workplace.
Introduction to Healthcare Safety and Quality Improvement - half day short course
This introductory workshop will provide the participant with a solid basis for understanding how to improve safety and quality and the contribution you can make in the healthcare environment.
Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety Improvement - half day short course
This workshop explores safety and quality improvement within the complex healthcare environment.
Food Service Monitors – 1 day short course
Food Service Monitors require a range of skills and knowledge to enable them to perform their important role in ensuring optimum nutrition and food intake for patients/clients/residents.
Advanced Sterilisation – 3 day short course
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.
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.
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.
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) (HLT51607) Transition Course
This course is for Enrolled/Division 2 Nurses that have completed the course HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) that wish to up-skill to the Diploma qualification.
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 for Food Handlers – 1 day short course*
Any person who handles food in their workplace has a responsibility to comply with food safety laws and handle food safely. This 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.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
Food Safety Supervisors Course – 2 day short course *
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.
* Denotes nationally recognised unit
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
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.
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.
The Role and Function of the Registered Division 2 Nurse – 1 day short course
Current undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students seeking registration as a Division 2 Nurse will need to complete this module and the associated assessment.
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.
Transition Module Medication Administration for RN2 – Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Routes – 3 day short course
Medication Endorsed Division 2 Registered Nurses who wish to upgrade their endorsement to include the safe administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
Return-to-Practice Program for Division 2 Nurses
This course enables Division 2 Nurses who have not practiced for more than five years, to update their knowledge and skills in order to satisfy the criteria for re-registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV). Upon successful completion of this course, participants may apply to the NBV for registration in Division 2 of the Victorian Nursing Register.
Professional Development Day
Half day short courses - 18 August 2010
Mayfield Education has been delivering quality training courses for AHA's for over 30 years. Mayfield will deliver two professional development sessions. Session One on Foot Care and Footwear and Session Two on Exercising for Falls Prevention a practical session.
Session One: Parkinsons DiseaseThere are many developments in the understanding of this commonly seen disease. What should we be doing in clinical practice to keep abreast of current evidence guiding best practice? As an AHA how can we provide best care to this patient group? An interactive and informative session from a dynamic speaker.
Session Two: Acquired Brain InjuryAn opportunity for AHAs to develop further knowledge about the treatment of patients with Acquired Brain Injury. A practical component builds skills in assisting with a range of exercise interventions used in a contemporary specialised neurological physiotherapy setting.
