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Below is an alphabetical listing of all short courses/training programs. There
is a brief description of each course, the commencement date, and a link to
the detailed brochure and application form.
If you prefer you can view the course/training program information in other listing formats, by
clicking on the appropriate link in the shaded navigation pane on the left hand side
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Click on the link at the end of each course entry to access the full
course details and application form.
Aged Care Funding Instrument
1 day short course - 10 June and 4 August 2009
The ACFI is the new Aged Care Funding Instrument introduced in March 2008 for determining the level of care payments
for residents in aged care homes. Along with the new funding instrument, new categories of fuding were also introduced. The new method was designed to better match the needs of people with dementia and those with complex health care needs.
This short course is designed to enable the health care professional to better understand the model and instrument and
therefore derive greater benefit from care payments that are more closely aligned with residents care needs.
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Applied Medical Terminology Course
Distance Education - Intakes commence each month
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.
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Caring for the Feet of Elderly and Disabled People
1 day short course - 20 March, 2009,
15 July, 2009, 27 October, 2009
Problems with the feet may be the first signs of medical conditions such as arthritis,
diabetes and nerve and circulatory disorders. 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. This course teaches you safe and appropriate foot
care techniques aimed at maintaining healthy foot function in elderly and disabled
people. You will learn to identify high risk situations requiring referral to specialist
podiatrists. Practical supervised experience in toe nail cutting and redistributive
padding is part of this program.
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Continence Management Strategies
3 day short course - 15-17 June, and 5-7 October 2009
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
program promotes the assessment, prevention and implementation of strategies to improve
continence.
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Developing Policies, Procedures and Audit Tools in
Health Care
2 day short course - 22-23 June 2009
Health staff are frequently required to develop policies and procedures to ensure the
required level of service delivery or care is provided. In addition, improvements in
health care delivery are a requirement of accreditation. This program guides the
participant in developing evidence based policies and procedures. This course also
builds skills in developing tools that can be used to conduct internal audits.
Internal auditing and subsequent action will enhance quality outcomes in your facility
and assist with accreditation outcomes.
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Disinfection and Sterilisation for Small Practices and Clinics
1 day short course - 19 March and 6 October 2009
Sterilisation and disinfection practices are covered by Australian Standard AS/NZS 4815.
This program addresses the requirements of this standard and is recommended for those wanting to demonstrate
compliance for accreditation purposes in small practices and clinics.
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Food Safety for Food Handlers
1 day short course - 19 May 2009
Victorian legislation requires every Food Catering and Food Business Facility to have a formal Food Safety Program.
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 eliminate
the risk of food contamination.
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Food Safety for Food Supervisors Course
2 day short course - 19-20 May 2009
The 1984 Food Act was amended in 2001 to require all businesses, including health facilities, to have a formally
trained Food Safety Supervisor to oversee the implementation and monitoring of the organisation's Food Safety Program.
This training is the recognised qualification for the health sector.
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Food Service Monitors
1 day short course - 26 August 2009
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.
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Infection Control - Introduction to
3 day short course - 16-18 February and 13-15 October, 2009
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. Since an infection control
program is a requirement for accreditation for health care facilities, this is an
ideal introductory course for staff with responsibility for preventing and controlling
infection. This course provides a ‘snap shot’ of the longer certificate courses offered
at Mayfield Education.
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Medical Emergencies in Children
3 day short course - 1-3 June 2009
Many medical emergencies occur during the course of day-to-day life. It has been noted
through the media that a number of children die or become severely handicapped due to
the mismanagement of emergency medical situations. This course endeavours to provide
the participant with knowledge and skills to manage the most common situations found in
children who are in care.
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Medication Administration for division 2 Registered Nurses in Victoria
Commencing 26 March and 20 August, 2009
Thiscourse equips participants with the skills and knoweldge required to administer medications within the scope of practise of the Registered Nurse (Division 2) in Australia.
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Nursing Preceptorship in Residential Aged Care Environments
2 day short course - 15 and 29 June, 2009
Engaging students to convert their theoretical knowledge into patient centred care
skills is a major issue for health professional and healthcare organisations alike.
Students and new staff depend on experienced, exceptional practitioners to provide a
dynamic and engaging learning environment. Support systems such as Nursing Preceptors
provide the right stimulus for role learning and acquisition of professional skills.
This program offers Registered Nurses the skills they require to become effective
Nursing Preceptors.
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Performance Management/Performance Appraisals
1 day short course - 8 July 2009
Performance management encompasses motivation, goal setting, human resource planning and
helping employees in their development as a valued member of the work team. Once
completed, performance appraisals should provide feedback to the employee, develop goals
linked to the organisation’s strategic plan and contribute to a personal development
plan for that employee.
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The Role and Function of the division 2 Registered Nurse
1 day short course - 13 February and 13 March 2009
Current undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students seeking registration as a division 2 Registered Nurse will need to
complete this module and the associated assessment. This short course focuses on the role and scope of practice of the
division 2 Registered Nurse within the multidisciplinary context. Upon completion students will be able to apply to their
University to be assessed for competence.
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Sterilisation and Disinfection Practice for
Environmental Health Officers
1 day short course - 25 March and 10 September 2009
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 and HIV.
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Sterilising Services - Introduction to
2 day short course - 10-11 February and 12-13 August, 2009
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.
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Storage, Handling and Transport of Sterile Stock
Half day short course - 12 March and 9 October, 2009
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.
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Supervision Skills for New Supervisors and Managers
2 day short course - 19-20 February and 17-18 September, 2009
Organisations depend on supervisors to ensure effective service delivery. This program
assists new supervisors and managers to develop the new skills, behaviour and attitudes
they need to be effective in their new role.
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Wound Management - Fundamentals of
1 day short course - 20 May and 21 October, 2009
Wound management practices have undergone significant development 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.
This workshop provides a practical and theoretical knowledge framework to assist you to meet clinical practice
standards in wound management for your workplace.
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