GVH courses
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Training
Course Description: The learning outcomes for this training are:
Course Format: Online
Course Duration: 20 minutes
Course Frequency: Once upon commencement then triannual refresher
Target Audience: All GVH Staff
Course Enrolment: Mandatory Training for All GVH Staff and Students
Course Competency: You must complete the following to be marked as competent for this learning-
View the powerpoint presentation and video
Course Contact: Katie Clavarino Consumer Experience Coordinator Katie.clavarino@gvhealth.org.au
Advanced Care Planning
Course Description: Advance Care Planning Australia provides online courses and face-to-face workshops nationally, specifically designed to support aged care workers, health professionals and the general public learn more about advance care planning.
Course Format: E-learning or face to face seminars
Course Duration: 30 minutes (11 optional modules of 30 minutes duration each) or 7.5 hours 1 day seminar
Course Frequency: Once or as required
Target Audience: Health professionals
Course Enrolment: Self Enrolment
Course Competency: You must complete the following to be marked as competent for this learning -
Complete the External Learning Package
Upload your Certificate of Competency into HEART
Course Contact: cathy.scott@gvhealth.org.au
Advanced Life Support
Course Description:
Welcome to the Advanced Life Support Competency Hub. Please select the relevant pathway to competency.
Learning Pathways:
Australian College of Critical Care Nursing (ACCCN) 2 Day Certificate
Australian College of Critical Care Nursing (ACCCN) 1 Day Recertification
Australian College of Critical Care Nursing (ACCCN) Online Program
Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) ALS Refresher
Australian Resus Council (ARC) Certificate
Course Frequency:
ACCCN and GVH Recertification must be obtained yearly.
Target Audience: Mandatory Training
Nursing/Medical per PD eg Leads Clinical Code Response, Emergency and Intensive Care person in charge
Per Guidelines for Small Hospitals
Anesthetic Nurse & PACU Nurses
Course Enrolment:
Mandatory Training
Course Competency:
ACCCN 2 DAY CERTIFICATION - You must completed a theory component and attend a 2 day seminar
ACCCN 1 DAY RECERTIFICAITON - You must completed a theory component and attend a 1 day seminar
ACCCN ONLINE PROGRAM - You must completed a theory component and attend a 2 practical assessment
GVH INHOUSE REFRESHER - You must complete a 1 hour Face2Face Refresher session
ARC CERTIFICATION - You must complete the ARC course and upload your competency certificate
Course Payment:
For those attending paid courses, you will need to book and pay in Trybookings before booking through this HEART pathway Hub. You will find the Trybookings link the training calendar listings for the relevant ALS event.
Course Contact:
Monique Monique.Camm@gvhealth.org.au
Advanced Paediatric Life SUPPORT
Course Description: The Advanced Paediatric Life Support course is widely recognised as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training courses.
This comprehensive three-day course introduces the structured approach to the emergency management of ill and injured children.
Course Format: Face to face training with interactive skill stations and assessments
Course Duration: Three days face to face, 10 hours + pre course preparation
Course Frequency: Visit course calendar for upcoming courses and availability nationally.
Course Competency: You must complete the following to be marked as competent for this learning-
Target Audience: APLS is the recommended course for all hospital staff working in clinical environments where children and adolescents are cared for.
Course Enrolment: Online via APLS website
Course Contact: Beck Brisbane
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Course Description:
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Course Duration:
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Target Audience:
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Course Competency: You must complete the following to be marked as competent for this learning-
Course Contact:
Anaphylaxis
ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA promotes and advances the study and knowledge of immune and allergic diseases, including asthma.
ASCIA is intended to provide ready access to reliable anaphylaxis and allergy education for health professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand, at no charge.
Antimicrobial Sterwardship (AMS)
Course Description: Antimicrobial Stewardship Learning Modules are developed in collaboration with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC), these courses deal with antimicrobial prescribing in a hospital setting.
These modules have been reviewed and updated to reflect Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic (April 2019).
Course Format: Online modules
Target Audience: All prescribers and Pharmacists, Nurses and students
Course Enrolment: online via NPS website
Course Contact: Alison Rokahr Alison.rokahr@gvhealth.org.au
APINCH - High Risk Medicine Education
Aseptic Technique
Course Description: Aseptic technique aims to prevent pathogenic organisms, in sufficient quantity to cause infection, from being introduced to susceptible sites by hands, surfaces and equipment. (NHMRC Guidelines)
Aseptic technique protects patients during invasive clinical procedures by employing infection control measures that minimise, as far as practicably possible, the presence of pathogenic microorganisms
Course Format: Online Learning & quiz.
Practical assessments can be achieved in the clinical setting -Intravenous cannulation, Indwelling catheter, Central Vascular Devices
Course Duration: 20 minutes
Course Frequency: Biannually
Target Audience: Health Care Practitioners
Course Enrolment: online
Course Contact: Fiona Murray
P: (03) 5823 8627
E: Fiona.Murray@gvhealth.org.au
ASSIST Training
ASSIST Training
This Competency Package has been adapted with the approval of the Australian Catholic University (ACU), from ACU's Quality in Acute Stroke Care Protocol.
All sections must be completed and you must achieve 100% to successfully pass and be deemed competent in using the ASSIST dysphagia screen.
Once you have successfully passed, an annual refresher course is required to maintain competency.
Course Format: PowerPoint Education Package followed by completion of competency assessment.
Course Frequency: Annual Refresher
Target Audience: Nursing Staff
Course Contact: Should you have any questions please seek advice from the GV Health Hospital Speech Pathology Department (x23750)
Course Competency: You must complete the following to be marked as competent for this course -
View the Education Package PowerPoint, in the 'Learning Package Tab'
Review the ASSIST Form document
Review Goulburn Valley Health's ASSIST CPG FILE
Download the ASSIST worksheet
Open the ASSIST Competency Assessment document, located in the 'Assessment' tab, and complete the ASSIST worksheet
Upload the worksheet for marking
Audit Training
Course Description:
This course assists staff to
- Prepare and conduct an audit
- Collect, analyse and compare data
- Identify and manage risks
- Consult, question, clarify and evaluate information
- Identify and provide areas for continuous improvement
- Provide strategies in addressing non-compliance
- Present audit reports and information
Course Format: face to face sessions or online
Course Duration: 45 minutes sessions
Course Frequency: Orientation and as required
Target Audience: Clinical staff and Hotel services staff
Course Enrolment: self enrolment
Course Completion:
Course Contact: Brooke Brown Shepherd brooke.brownshepherd@gvhealth.org.au
Basic Life Support
Course Description: Basic Life Support (BLS) is the preservation or restoration of life by the establishment and maintenance of airway, breathing, circulation and related emergency care.
This course has been developed in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) guidelines.
In order to successfully complete this course:
- Download and read the 'Basic Life Support - Information booklet' provided in the link below.
- Complete the multiple choice quiz, achieving a pass mark of 100%.
- Attend a practical assessment with a qualified BLS trainer. Your assessment may be completed on orientation, otherwise book in for an assessment with your Clinical Area Educator or a qualified BLS trainer.
Please note: Upon completion of Advanced Life Support you will be automatically be marked as completed for basic Life Support.
Course Format: Online and Practical Assessment
Course Duration: As required pre learning. 15 minute assessment
Course Frequency: Annual
Target Audience: GVH Clinical Staff
Course Enrolment: Mandatory and Self Enrolment
Course Contact: Lyn Brett lyn.brett@gvhealth.org.au
Bed Assist Falls Alarm
Course Description: BED ASSIST Falls Prevention Alarm -Standard 5
This short course provides information on the Bed Assist bed alarms that are used at GV Health and External Campuses.
Course Format: Video and review of Clinical Practice Guideline
Target Audience: Nurses and support staff
Course Enrolment: Online self enrolment
Course Contact: Patricia Carr patricia.carr@gvhealth.org.au
Blood Gas Analyser Training
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Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
Course Description: Cardiac Rhythm Analysis introduces the learner to understanding cardiac rhythms and rhythm abnormalities.
Course Format: Online
Target Audience: Nursing & Midwifery Staff
Course Enrolment: Self Enrolment
Course Contact: Stephanie O'Nial - CCU Clinical Nurse Specialist stephanie.o'nial@gvhealth.org.au
Caring for the Bariatric Patient
Course Description: This course provides the learner information on topics that may be relevant when Caring for Bariatric Patients, it also includes GV Health specific information related to resources available and processes to follow.
Course Format: Online module
Target Audience: Nursing/ Midwifery/ Doctors/ Allied Health/ Personal Care Workers/ HAN’s/ RuHson’s /Support services staff.
Course Enrolment: Self enrolment
Course Contact:Jayne Thewma - Manual Handling Coordinator Jayne.thewma@gvhealth.org.au
Central Sterilising Department
Course Description: This course provides Orientation to the Central Sterilising Department and includes two learning modules regarding Sterilisation of Reusable Devices.
Course Format: Online Modules
Target Audience: CSSD staff
Course Enrolment: Online/self enrolment
Course Contact: Andrea Stevens -Nurse Unit Manager Perioperative Suite andrea.stevens@gvhealth.org.au
Clinell Training and Support
Course Description: Short information session regarding Clinell universal wipes that can be used for surface disinfection and cleaning of non-invasive medical devices.
Course Format: Face to face/via Zoom or short video
Target Audience: Nurses and Hotel Services staff
Course Enrolment: Self Enrolment
Course Contact: Maxene Hughes Maxene.Hughes@gvhealth.org.au
Clinical Deterioration
Course Description: Recognising and responding to Patient Deterioration
Course Format: Online module OR 1 day workshop ( Simon Plapp RRCD)
Target Audience: Nurses and medical staff
Course Enrolment: self enrolment
Course Contact: Estelle Houlihan via Estelle.houlihan@gvhealth.org.au
Course Competency: You must complete the following to be marked as competent for this learning-
View the MET Liaison Presentation
Read the CPG Escalation of Care Document
Read the GVH Sepsis Education Document
OR
attend the Simon Plapp RRCD 1 DAY WORKSHOP
Clinical Frailty Scale
Course Description: This course, developed by the AIMS Research Group led by Dr. Daniel McIsaac, and collaborators, seeks to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of frailty and how to accurately determine a person's Clinical Frailty Scale score based on their specific circumstances
Course Format: Online
Course Duration: 30 - 40 minutes
Course Frequency: Online Training Module always available
Target Audience: Medical and Nursing Staff
Course Enrollment: Self Enrolment
Course Contact: Patricia Carr
Clinical Handover
Course Description: A short overview of Clinical Handover- the fundamental in communication of critical information for patient care.
Course Format: Short on line module with quiz
Course Duration: 10-15 minutes
Course Frequency: At commencement of employment and then three yearly
Target Audience: All clinical staff- Medical, Nursing & Allied Health staff
Course Enrolment: self enrolment
Course Contact: Lyn Brett -Continuing Education Coordinator lyn.brett@gvhealth.org.au
Complaints Management
Course Description: Overview of how to manage consumer complaints
Course Format: Face to face session or online module
Target Audience: All staff
Course Enrolment: Self enrolment/online
Course Contact: Katie Cavalarino -Complaints Manager katie.cavalarino@gvhealth.org.au
Consent
Course Description: Overview of consent to treatment
Course Format: Online Module
Target Audience: All clinical staff
Course Enrolment: Self enrolment
Course Contact: Katie Cavalarino - Complaints Manager katie.cavalarino@gvhealth.org.au