New CPD education provided by The Australian Psychological Society via their online learning platform.
It is incumbent upon psychologists and other health professionals to broaden the understanding of the multicultural world we live in. A culturally sensitive approach can deepen relationships with friends, colleagues, and clients. Most gratifyingly, it leads to greater rapport and efficacy in our work.
This eLearning activity provides a first step, utilising the concept of ‘cultural intelligence’ through which to examine our own values, those of other cultures, and strategies for cross-cultural work.
Access to this eLearning activity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.
Click here for registration details
The APS’ Introduction to pain management training module has been guided by Australian experts in the field, and contains activities, case studies and self-assessments. It has been designed for psychologists, physiotherapists and any health care provider who supports adults at risk of, or suffering from, chronic disabling pain.
Access to this eLearning activity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.
Click here for registration details.
We are pleased to announce that we are re-launching our online learning module, ‘Introduction to the NDIS for allied health professionals’ having updated and refreshed the content.
Hosted on the Australian Psychological Society’s online learning platform, this course is suitable for students and graduates, and all AHPs new to working within the framework of the NDIS. The course provides an overview and familiarisation of the scheme, the NDIS website and the areas of relevancy to AHPs.
Access the course registration link here, registration fee is $130.
Professionals who are a member of an AHPA Member Organisation can access the training at a discounted registration ($55), please contact your Member organisation for details.
MCA and Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership collaborated with Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation to develop an e-learning course for health practitioners working with older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. The e-learning course contextualises best practice across different settings including primary health care, residential aged care and end-of-life care.
The course is free to complete and will take around 5-6 hours.
https://www.myauslearning.org.au/aged-care/
With funding from the Federal Department of Health, the Australian Psychological Society has developed a series of online training modules, webinars and resources for the mental health workforce to support the provision of clinical mental health services for older people living in residential aged care. The courses are currently free for a limited time only.
This course aims to support and up-skill clinicians in the provision of clinical mental health services for older people living in residential aged care.
Suitable for health and community professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.
Earn 8 CPD hrs. Register now
With funding from the Federal Department of Health, the Australian Psychological Society has developed a series of online training modules, webinars and resources for the mental health workforce to support the provision of clinical mental health services for older people living in residential aged care. The courses are currently free for a limited time only.
This course aims to provide educational information about ageing, navigating the age care system and residential aged care setting, and commonly occurring mental heath issues in older people to support the work of those delivering lower intensity mental health services in residential aged care. Suitable for health workers such as registered nurses, audiologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, optometrists, speech pathologists, osteopaths, podiatrists, dieticians and other health workers.
Earn 6 CPD hours. Register now
