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How To Enrol in a CourseTo enrol applicants must apply and pay for their course on-line.Just follow these simple steps:1. Go directly to the Sydney Adventist Hospital Course andWorkshop URL www.sah.org.au/courses-and-workshops2. Select your course and click on the link at the end of thecourse description.3. You will be taken to wise.net to confirm details and tocomplete the enrollment process.4. wise.net will guide you through all the steps requiredto ensure your place in the course selected.Please note:All courses must be prepaid•You will need a valid credit card and an email addressto complete your enrolment.Only MasterCard and Visa acceptedCourse enrolments are confirmed via email with a tax receipt•Mandatory for all SAH staff to provide their hospital pay code onthe day of course attendance.1

CALENDAR AND HANDBOOKTable of ContentsHow to enrol in a course 1Training with San Education 5Contact details 6Orientation ProgramsGeneral Hospital Orientation 7Nursing Staff Orientation 7Orientation Calendar 8San e-learning ProgramAdult Basic Life Support - clinical staff 10Medication Administration 10Infection Prevention and Control - Hand Hygiene 10Fire Awareness 10Evacuation Theory and Scenarios 102

Courses and WorkshopsAcute Care Course 11Adult Basic Life Support - mandatory competencyassessment sessions 12Advanced Life Support - Adult 13Advanced Life Support - Paediatric 13Airway and Intubation Workshop 14Anti Harassment Training 14Assistant in Nursing Workshop 14Blood and Specimen Collection 15Cancer Care Workshop 16Cannulation Workshop 16Cash Handling 17Clinical Skills Workshop for Enrolled Nurses 17CPR Course 18ECG Course (Basic) 18ECG Course (Advanced) 19Enrolled Nursing - SAH Clinical Component Diploma of Nursing 20First Aid and First Aid Reaccreditation 20Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Management 21Graduate Nurse Program 22Harassment and Bullying Prevention 23Leadership and Management Program 23Medical Terminology 24New Born Resuscitation workshop 24Obstetric Emergency Workshop 25Pain Management Workshop 25

Palliative Care - Acute Care Setting 25Palliative Care - Aged Care Facilities 26Pharmacology Refresher 26Preceptor Program 27Recruitment Workshop 27Renal Workshop 28Refresher Course for Nurses 28Skills Training for Grievance Contact Officers 29Team Leader Workshop 29Training And Assessment - Certificate IV 30Wound Management Workshop 32Wound Management Fellow 32TraineeshipsCertificate III in Health Services Assistance 32Choices in ChildbirthPrenatal Health and Child Birth 33Conferences 34CPD points 34Policy and Procedure 354

Training with San EducationSan Education is a department of Sydney Adventist Hospital.The comprehensive education provided has been designed tosupport both the needs of our hospital staff and members of thewider community.Courses, Workshops and ConferencesSan Education offers a broad range of relevant courses, workshopsand conferences to suit your continuing professional development.Certificates and statements of attainment will be provided for yourportfolio. One CPD point is awarded for health professionals for everyhour of instruction.RTO CoursesThe San College of Education is a ‘Registered TrainingOrganisation’ (RTO). This RTO provides nationally recognised training.offering specific Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses orindividual ‘Units of Competency’ within its scope.RTO courses are all listed within this handbook accompanied bytheir official course name and code. Participants who successfullycomplete an official RTO course will graduate with a nationallyrecognised qualification complying with the standards set by theVET Quality Framework.2

National RegistrationSydney Adventist Hospital health practitioners are expected to takeindividual responsibility for all of the requirements associated withthe national registration and accreditation scheme introduced 1 July2010 by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency(AHPRA). Courses meet the requirements associated with AHPRA’sexpectations for continuous improvement in patient care andqualify for CPD points.EnrolmentSan Education programs may have a limited number of vacanciesand these will be filled in a chronological order upon completion ofenrolment and full payment of any course fees (if applicable).See details on how to enrol on page one.Recognition of Prior LearningFor all RTO courses San College of Education recognises skills andknowledge gained through work, educational and other lifeexperience. Recognition for these skills and knowledge may begiven towards courses currently offered. The full RTO policy forrecognition of prior learning is found in the appendix at the backof this handbook.Contact DetailsSan Education185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076Ph: 02 9487 9211 Fax: 02 9487 9215Email: education@sah.org.auWebsite: www.sah.org.au6

General Hospital Orientation all hospital staff Nursing Staff Orientation Day 1Nursing Staff Orientation Day 2 Nursing Staff Orientation Day 3JulySu Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31AugustSu Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31SeptemberSu Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30OctoberSu Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31NovemberSu Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30DecemberSu Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 319

e LEARNING PROGRAMAccess anywhere anytime any deviceMandatory courses and some clinical competencies available viathe San eLearning website. All SAH staff to be provided with theirown unique San Education email address, and San eLearningusername and password.To login to the elearning web site:Step 1. Go to the San eLearning website (www.saneducation.org.au)Step 2. Enter your San eLearning username and password.Step 3. Click on the required course category.You are now ready to commence your online learning.eLearning support:Phone: (02) 9487 9021Email: elearning.support@sah.org.auAnnual Mandatory CompetenciesCourses currently offered as follows:Adult Basic Life SupportTarget audience: All Clinical Staff and WardspersonNB. All participants must complete the San e-learning packageand attend a compulsory practice session with anSAH accredited CPR assessor prior to final competencyassessment.Mandatory Competency Sessions must be pre-booked on-line.Adult Basic Life Support Mandatory Competency Session timessee Page 12.Infection Prevention and ControlTarget Audience: All SAH staff (both clinical and non-clinical)Fire AwarenessTarget Audience: Annual mandatory assessment for all SAH staffEvacuation ExerciseTarget Audience: All SAH staff10

COURSES AND WORKSHOPSAcute Care CourseTarget Audience: Registered and Enrolled NursesDates: Please note this is an eight day course.Course dates as follows:Thursday 4 April, Thursday 2 May, Wednesday 22 May,Wednesday 26 June, Thursday 25 July, Thursday 8 August,Wednesday 18 September, Thursday 10 October 2013Times: 8.30am – 4.30pmLocation: Beattie Complex, San Education Training RoomsCourse Content: A comprehensive systems approach to patientassessment. Presentation of clinical indicators that identify earlydeterioration of patients, management of unstable patients and amulti-disciplinary approach to patient care. Course includes: a BasicECG course, Case Studies, sessions in pharmacology, a pathologyworkshop, mock arrest and group interactions conducted in a funand supportive learning environment. A basic ECG course previouslycompleted within the last 12 months will receive recognition ofprior learning (RPL)Course Fee: $850.00 SAH Staff $150.00

Adult Basic Life SupportMandatory competency assessment sessionsTarget Audience: Nurses, Physios, Radiographers, Ultra Sonographers,Cardiac Technicians, Wards Persons.Pre-Admission Requirements: Nurses must pre-book theirmandatory assessment session after completing the Sane-learning CPR package. The e-learning package requires acompulsory practice session with an educator prior to themandatory assessment session. Competency books must bebrought to assessment session.Dates: Jan Wed 30th 1500 -1700 Beattie Training Rm 1Feb Wed 6th 1500 -1700 Beattie Training Rm 1Feb Thurs 28th 0730 - 0930 Maternity Conf RmMar Thurs 7th 1130 -1330 Maternity Conf RmMar Mon 25th 1300 -1500 Level Two FoyerApril Thurs 4th 1500 -1700 Beattie Training Rm 1April Fri 12th 0730 - 0930 Level Two FoyerMay Thurs 9th 1130 -1330 Beattie Training Rm 1May Tues 28th 1500 -1700 Beattie Training Rm 1June Thurs 6th 1100 -1300 Beattie Training Rm 1June Tues 25th 0730 - 0930 Beattie Training Rm 1July Wed 24th 1300 -1500 Beattie Training Rm 1Aug Mon 5th 1100 -1300 Beattie Meeting Rm 123Sept Wed 11th 1500 -1700 Maternity Conf RmOct Thurs 10th 1500 -1700 Level Two FoyerNov Fri 1st 0730 - 0930 Beattie Training Rm 1Times and Location: As aboveBookings: All bookings to be made on-lineCourse Content: San e-learning, Adult BLS and CPR package pluspractice session and mandatory assessmentCourse Fee: No charge for SAH mandatory training12

Advanced Life Support - AdultTarget Audience: Those currently practising in critical care areas.Maximum 16 participants.Prerequisite: Currently competent in basic life support skills(assessed in the past twelve months) and rhythm recognition.Completion of pre reading package.Dates: Tuesday 2 April, Tuesday 23 July, Thursday 19 September 2013Times: 8.00am - 4.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Course work based upon the AustralianResuscitation Council’s guidelines. The package assists theparticipant to prepare for nursing ALS situations in their currentworkplace by reviewing the requisite theoretical knowledge andproviding procedural guidelines for the application of theoryto practice.Course Fee: $195.00 pp – SAH Staff $70.00 (lunch included)Advanced Life Support - PaediatricTarget Audience: Nurses and Doctors currently practising in criticalcare areas. Maximum 16 participants.Prerequisite: Currently competent in basic life support skills(assessed in the past twelve months). NB SAH EC staff receivepriority placement.Date: Thursday 18 July 2013Times: 8.00am - 4.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: This is a one day workshop with a compulsorypre reading package. Lecture topics include: assessment, intubation,fluids and pharmacology, vascular access and defibrillation.Workshop includes skill stations and scenario based learning.Course Fee: $195.00 pp – SAH Staff $70.00 (lunch included)13

Airway and Intubation WorkshopTarget Audience: Medical and Nursing staff from Critical Care areas.NB SAH EC staff receive priority placement.Dates: 20 March, 4 September 2013Times: 8.00am -12.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: This is a half day workshop to enhance skills inmanaging basic intubation, difficult intubations and emergencyairway management. The format will include lectures, scenariosand skill stations.Note: Confirmation of placement dependent on numbers.Further course details available from EC Educator - Ph: (02) 9487 9199Course Fee: $95.00 $35.00 SAH StaffAnti Harassment TrainingRespond Effectively toBehaviour of Concern HLTCSD306DTarget Audience: All SAH staffDates: As requested by department managers.Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: A one day course providing an approach to issuesassociated with workplace diversity alongside the dynamicssurrounding group and individual responsibility. This workshopempowers staff who may need to manage threatening, abusiveor violent behaviour.Course Fee: $160.00 includes lunch SAH Staff $70.00Assistant in Nursing WorkshopTarget Audience: Assistants in NursingNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGDates: 6 March, 14 May, 19 July, 18 September 2013Times: TBALocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: This workshop covers a range of topics which may14

include such subjects as dysphagia, skin tears, pressure ulcers,diabetes and responding to the deteriorating patientCourse Fee: $75 SAH Staff $20Blood and Specimen CollectionPerform Blood Collection HLTPAT306DCollect Pathology Specimens Other Than Blood HLTPAT304DTarget Audience: Nursing Staff, Trainees for blood collection.Dates:Course One: 20 - 23 and 27 - 30 May 2013Course Two: 2 - 5 and 9 -12 September 2013Times: 6.00pm – 9.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGCourse Content: This course is designed for people who wish tolearn skills relating to blood collection in a medical practice, collectioncentre or a pathology environment. The course includes nationallyendorsed units of competency ‘Perform Blood Collection’ HLTPAT306Dand ‘Collect Pathology Specimens Other Than Blood’ HLTPAT304D fromthe HLT07 Health Training Package. At the end of the courseparticipants will be able to: Greet client and apply pre-test criteria;Prepare for blood collection procedure; Perform relevant routineblood collection procedure; Perform post-blood collectionprocedures; Care for patient.NB This course fulfils the requirements of elective modules fromthe Certificate III in Pathology HLT32612. A statement of attainment willbe issued to those completing and fulfilling courserequirements. 8 x 3 hour sessions, time includes all assessmentsCourse Fee: $695.00 SAH Staff $480.0015

Cancer Care WorkshopTarget Audience: This professional development workshop isdesigned for nurses and health care personnel working with cancerpatients in an acute care setting.Dates: 21 February, 3 April, 13 June, 17 October 2013Times: 8.45am –1.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: As determined to meet best practice.Course Fee: $95.00 SAH Staff $35.00Cannulation WorkshopTarget Audience: Workshop designed to update knowledge and skillsfor all cannulators. New cannulators require approval from theirNursing Unit Managers.Note: This training is only for the cannulation of patients over14 years of age.Dates: 6 March, 12 June, 3 October 2013Times: 8.30am - 1.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Half day workshop with pre-reading package.Accreditation Process for SAH Staff:1. Complete e-learning package2. Attend workshop and gain a 100% pass for written test3. Complete 8 successful cannulationssupervised by SAH IV Assessor - within 3 months4. Final paperwork handed into San Education for submission to theSan Education committee for accreditation.NB. No clinical assessments provided for non SAH staffCourse Fee: $95.00 SAH Staff $35.0016

Cash HandlingTarget Audience: SAH staff whose job description states they handleany form of cash as part of their role. Attendance is mandatory tocomply with SAH policy.Dates: 4 April, 10 July, 9 October 2013Time: 10.30am -12.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Basic cash handling principles for SAH staff.Course Fee: No charge to SAH StaffChemotherapy WorkshopTarget Audience: Nurses administering IV chemotherapy.Prerequesite: ADAC e-learning modules 1-8Dates: 23 August, 10 September 2013Times: 8.45am –1.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Content as per Cancer Institute of NSW eviQ AntineoplasticDrug Administration CourseCourse Fee: $95.00 SAH Staff $35.00Clinical Skills WorkshopAdvanced Course for Enrolled NursesTarget Audience: Enrolled nurses wishing to upgrade their clinicalskills and knowledge to an advanced level.Dates: 28 March, 11 June, 26 September, 21 November 2013Times: 8.30am - 12.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Four workshops covering a range of topics whichmay include: removal and shortening of drains, nasogastric tubes,Central Venous Access Devices , ECG, PCA management, fluid andelectrolytes, blood transfusions, patient assessment,pain management, drug therapy, abnormal clinical findings,wound management and cancer care.Topics for each session determined on a needs basis.Course Fee: $95.00 SAH Staff $35.0017

Clinical Supervisor Skills TAEDEL301ATarget Audience: Clinical Supervisors / FacilitatorsDates and Times: To Be AdvisedLocation: San Education Training Rooms. Beattie ComplexCourse Content: A one day program for supervisors - ModuleTAEDEL301A from the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.Course Fee: $350.00CPR CoursePerform CPR HLTCPR211ATarget Audience: Health care practitioners including doctors,ambulance officers and registered nurses. This training has beenapproved by the RACGP QA&CPD Program for all GPs.Total CPD Points: 5 (Category 2)Dates and Times: All dates and times by appointment.Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Includes theory and practical scenariosrequired for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation competence. Thiscourse is conducted in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council(ARC) guidelines and does not address other aspects ofresuscitation, life support or first aid.Course Fee: $95.00 SAH Staff $35.00NATIONALLY RECOGNISEDECG Course (Basic)Target Audience: Registered and Enrolled Nurses, AmbulanceOfficers, Cardiac Technicians.Dates: 7 March, 15 May, 22 August, 6 November 2013Times: 8.00am - 4.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGTRAINING18

Course Content: A comprehensive one day course includes:Introduction to Electrocardiography; Sinus Rhythm; Sinus; Atrial;Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias; Atrioventricular Blocks;Ischaemia and the ECGCourse Fee: $195.00 SAH Staff $70.00 Lunch includedECG Course (Advanced)Target Audience: Registered and Enrolled Nurses,Ambulance Officers, Cardiac Technicians.Dates: 14 March, 5 September 2013Times: 8.00am - 4.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Comprehensive one day course which developstopics including axis, pacing and intraventricular blocks, introducedin the basic course.Prerequisite: Completion of Basic ECG course is recommended.Course Fee: $195.00 SAH Staff $70.00Fee includes: Tuition, course notes, morning tea and lunch.

Enrolled NursingSAH Clinical Component Diploma Of Nursing(Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) HLT51612NATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGTarget Audience: Diploma of Nursing studentsenrolled with Meadowbank TafePrerequisites: First Aid Certificate; Literacy and numeracy tests asrequired by the Nurses and Midwives Board; Clear criminal recordcheck, Working with children check; Certificate of immunisationstatus; Successful selection via interview.Dates: Two intakes. See www.sah.org.au/Education for more details.Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Students will be required to fulfil specific courseobjectives and complete their minimum number of clinical hourswhile working under the supervision of a RegisteredNurse. Participants completing the course will be eligibleto apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRACourse Fee: Fee for clinical placement $1,390.00First Aid and ReaccreditationApply First Aid HLTFA311ATarget Audience: All SAH staff, special interest groupsNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGand the wider community NB. Minimum age 14 years.Compulsory pre-course reading: This is a one day course.Completion of workbook required, unless for reaccreditation wherea valid certificate must be sighted. Certificates valid for 3 years fromdate of issue.Dates: 18 February, 11 March, 9 April, 27 May, 24 June, 22 July,20 August, 16 September, 21 October, 25 November 2013Times: 8.30am - 4.30 pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex20

Graduate Nurse ProgramTarget Audience: A twelve month (RN) or six month (EN)competency program for new graduate nursesProgram coordinator: Phone (02) 9487 9654Email: education@sah.org.auGraduate Nurse Orientations:Group Hospital Orientation Clinical OrientationA 22 - 25 Jan 2013 29 - 31 Jan, 1 Feb 2013B 14 - 17 May 2013 20 - 23 May 2013C 27 - 30 Aug 2013 2 - 5 Sept 2013Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexStudy Days and Rotations:29 January Group 2012 B & C Rotate with study day5 March Group 2013 A Full study day21 May Group 2012 A & 2012 C Rotate with study day2 July Group 2013 A & B Full study day10 September Group 2013 A & B Rotate with study day15 October Group 2013 B & C Full study dayLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complexor Level 2 Conference CentreNote: For more detail on study day schedule and each rotationconsult New Graduate Coordinator Phone: 9487 9654 or emaileducation@sah.org.au22

Harassment and Bullying PreventionWard and Department Specific TrainingTarget Audience: SAH staffDates: All ward and department specific training on requestTimes: As organised for individual groupsLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Broad spectrum approach to key issues relating tohospital policy. Specific material may be developed in consultationwith NUM and educators to meet areas of particular need.All bookings to be arranged with San Education Management.Leadership and Management ProgramTarget Audience: The program provides a comprehensiveappreciation of the theory and the practical components ofleadership and management required for effective performance.Pre admission requirements: All participants in this coursemust be nominated by management.Applicants will be advised of attendance dates.Applications close: 7 June 2013Pre brief: Thursday 25 July 1.00pm - 2.00pmDates: 2, 3, 9, 17 September; 9, 16, 17 October 2013Refresher Courses TBATimes: 8.30pm - 4.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Participation in the program will equip you withthe necessary tools and models that will assist in achieving greatresults and building relationships. The program will develop yourleadership and management skills through life style inventories(self survey and also feedback from others), coaching for superiorperformance, change management and stress management.Course Fee: No charge for approved applicants23

Medical TerminologyInterpret & Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately BSBMED301BTarget Audience: People working in health care who are required tocommunicate effectively with doctors, nurses, allied health workersand patients.Dates: Course One: 7, 14, 21, 28, March, 4, 11 April 2013NATIONALLY RECOGNISEDCourse Two: 5, 12, 19 September; 10, 17, 24 October 2013TRAININGTimes: 6.00pm – 8.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Use of appropriate medical terminology whencommunicating orally or in writing to patients, fellow workers andother health professionals. Fundamental word structure used inmedical terms, common medical conditions, medical investigationsand procedures. Medical abbreviations, basic medical equipment,instruments and medications. Basic systems of the body,medico-legal terminology and referrals. Policy guidelines protocolsand procedures in a medical setting. 6 x 2 hour sessions.Course Fee: $350.00 SAH Staff $275.00New Born Resuscitation workshopTarget Audience: Midwives, Obstetricians, Paediatricians,Anaesthetists, Health Professionals involved in NewbornResuscitationDates: TBATImes: TBAContent: Theory and Update on Newborn Resuscitationand Interactive WorkstationsCost: $95 SAH Staff $3524

Palliative Care - Aged Care FacilitiesTarget Audience: Nurses in aged care facilitiesDates: 15 February, 17 May, 16 August, 15 NovemberTimes: 8.45am – 1.15pmContent: Palliative Care Symptom Management in ResidentialAged Care Facilities. Workshop includes demonstration of theuse syringe drivers.Workshop prerequisite: REM SYSTEMS online training andpre workshop surveyCourse Fee: $110Pharmacology RefresherRegistered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses (Medication)Target Audience: Clinical StaffDates: 20 February, 29 May, 15 August 2013Times: 12.30pm - 3.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: A series of half day workshops designed to updatenursing staff involved in medication administration. Topics mayinclude legal requirements, diabetes management, antibiotics andantimicrobials, anticoagulants and antithrombolytics and the use ofcomplementary medicines. New topics as required to meetbest practice.Course Fee: $95 SAH staff $35.0026

Renal WorkshopTarget Audience: Registered and enrolled nurses, health practitionersDates: 11 April, 12 September 2013.Times: 8.30am - 12.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: This half-day workshop will include:Overview of Kidney function; renal failure - acute, chronic and endstage; care of a dialysis patient on the ward; fluid balance; accesscare; medications; diet and end of life issues.Course Fee: $95 SAH staff $35.00Refresher Course for NursesTarget Audience: Nurses wishing to achieve personal goalsassociated with returning to the acute care setting. This 31 daycourse is held over seven weeks with a total of 19 clinical days and12 classroom daysDates: 5 February - 22 March, 2013Applications Close: Two weeks prior to course commencementTimes: Classroom 8.30am - 3.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: This course includes classroom study and aprogram of supernumerary clinical work focusing on the acute caresetting. See web site for more details www.sah.org.au/EducationCourse co-ordinator: Phone 9487 9206Course Fee: Price on Application28

Skills Training for Contact OfficersTarget Audience: A one day course for nominated SAH staffContact Officers.Dates: TBATimes: 8.30am - 4.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: Contact officers are trained to provide advice andsupport to other staff members to help them resolve workplaceproblems. Participants are trained to advise staff of their rights,responsibilities and the content of the SAH grievance policy.Course Fee: No charge for staff nominated by department managersTeam Leader WorkshopTarget Audience: SAH Registered Nurses.Dates: 16 and 28 May; 14 and 21 August; 7 and 14 November 2013Times: 8.30am - 4.30pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexContent: Each two day workshop may include topics as follows:Leadership and Team Building; Change Management;Conflict Management; Cultural Diversity; WHS Responsibilities;Communication and Problem Solving; Risk Management;Legal issues; Patient Flow; Medical Emergencies; Role of the CareerMedical Officer; Trouble shooting in the clinical environment; Staffingand Rosters; Case Management and Escalation Policy.Course Fee: Two day course $140.00 SAH staff applicants only.Lunch included.29

Training & Assessment Certificate IVTAE40110Target Audience: The TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training andAssessment is a Nationally Recognised qualification required by trainersand assessors to teach and assess in Registered Training Organisations(RTOs). This certificate course is also suitable as a pre-requisite for thosewishing to apply for Clinical Nurse Specialist status.Dates: Course OneMonday 4, 11, 18, 25 February 2013Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 March 2013Course TwoMonday 29 April 2013Monday 6, 13, 20, 27 May 2013Monday 3, 17, 24 June 2013Course ThreeMonday 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2013Monday 2, 9, 16, 23 September 2013Course FourMonday 14, 21, 28 October 2013Monday 4, 11, 18, 25, November 2013Monday 2 December 2013Times: 8.30am - 3.30pmNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexContent: Participants will be instructed and assessed on the skillsrequired for the use of training packages and the design anddevelopment of effective learning programs. Course includes groupfacilitation skills, design and execution of competency basedassessments, interpretation of training packages, managingdiversity issues and implementation of WHS vocationaleducation policy.30

Course Delivery: San College of Education will deliver this courseusing a flexible and blended approach combining intensiveclassroom and self-paced learning, assessment, and individualsupport. Outside of allocated class time participants should plan onup to 190 hours of self-paced learning.Support: Email and telephone support as required for communicationwith trainers and assessors where flexible tuition, guidance,and feedback are required.Course Fee: Advised on application.28

Wound Management WorkshopTarget Audience: All nurses.Dates: 18 April & 1 August 2013 (Further dates to be advised)Times: Registration 8.30am. Course 9.00am -12.30pmLocation: Level 2 Conference RoomCourse Content: Each workshop is designed to upgradeknowledge and practical skills.Course Fee: $95.00 SAH Staff $35.00Wound Management FellowTarget Audience: Registered Nurses. Nominated SAH Staff only.Application and successful interview required. A five day courselimited to twelve participants for each intake.Dates: First Intake 8, 22 March; 5, 19, April; 3 May 2013(Status within SAH Wound Fellow)Second Intake 26 July; 9, 23 August; 6, 20 September 2013(Status within SAH Wound Resource Nurse)Times: 8.30am - 5.00pm.Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexCourse Content: This is an advanced wound management course forexperienced Registered nurses wishing to maximise their clinical skills inthis domain. The program is intended to develop the clinician in thedimensions of physiology, assessment, decision making, treatmentdelivery and governance. The subsequent role of the graduating Fellow isone of leadership and resource within their clinical area.Course Fee: On application32

TRAINEESHIPSSydney Adventist Hospital employees onlyNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDTRAININGCertificate III Health Services AssistanceHLT32512Target Audience: SAH Wardspersons, Operating Theatre AssistantsCourse Content: Completed over a 24 month period.Core Units of CompetenceHLTHIR301C - Communicate and work effectively in healthHLTIN301C - Comply with infection control policies and proceduresHLTWHS200A - Participate in WHS processesBSBFLM303C - Contribute to effective workplace relationshipsBSBMED201A - Use basic medical terminologyHLTAP301B - Recognise healthy body systems in a health care contextCompulsory Elective Units of CompetenceHLTCSD201D - Maintain high standard of client servicesHLTCSD304D - Support the care of clientsHLTCSD305D - Assist with client movementHLTCSD208D - Transport clientsWardspersons Elective Units of Competence(5 units - depending on job role / department)HLTCSD306D - Respond effectively to behaviours of concernHLTMS207D - Handle medical gases safelyHLTFA311A - Apply First AidHLTCPR211A - Perform CPRHLTMT303D - Maintain a mortuary serviceHLTAMBT301B* – Transport non-emergency clients under operationalconditions (*must be employed as a HTV Driver to undertake this Unitof Competence)33

Theatre Elective Units of CompetenceHLTTH301D - Provide theatre support servicesHLTTH302D - Provide equipment support in an acute care environmentHLTTH303D - Identify and move to maintain a sterile fieldHLTMS207D - Handle medical gases safelyHLTMS208D - Handle waste in a health care environmentHLTTH308C - Handle waste in a health care environmentCourse Fee: $2,800 - No charge for SAH staff entering atraineeship contract.CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTHPRE-NATAL CLASSESTarget Audience: Generally designed for first time parentsDates: Sunday sessions or Weekday evening sessionsTime: Weeknights 7.00pm, Weekends 9.00am or 2.00pmLocation: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie ComplexContent: Information on relaxation, labour and birth and choices inchildbirth, newborn behaviour and feeding and postnatal careCost: Contact SAH Maternity BookingsCONFERENCES.Dates for all Sydney Adventist Hospital conference programs will beanounced on-line: www.sah.org.au/EducationCPD PointsContinuing Professional Development statements, In-service records andCPD point details can be obtained from Margaret Defries on Ext: 9227.One CPD point is awarded for every hour of professional development.34

Policy and ProcedureAccess to ServicesParticipants have equitable access to all programs irrespective of theirgender, culture, linguistic background, race, location, socio-economicbackground or disability.Programs have a limited number of vacancies. These will be filled in achronological order upon completion of an enrolment application andpayment of course fees (if applicable)A strict ‘No’ fee, ‘No’ booking applies to reserve a position in any courses/workshops/studydays via Wisenet.Applications for courses are held until the closing date.San Education Training RoomsParticipants should dress for air-conditioned facilities. Room venuetemperatures vary. Please wear layered clothing for your comfort.Workplace Health and Safety requires course participants to wearclosed in shoesRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL)The procedure for RPL is available upon request. (fees may apply).San College of Education will recognise qualifications/statements ofattainment issued by other RTOs.Fees and RefundsAll Fees must be paid in full upon enrolment into a courseThe course fees listed in this Calendar and Handbook include a 20%non-refundable administration feeCancellationCourses with insufficient applicants will be cancelled.Notice of cancellation by applicants must be five working days prior tocourse commencement35

If a course is cancelled you will receive a full refund of your feesA refund less the 20% non-refundable administration fee, will begranted only when five working days or more notice is given prior tocourse commencementCertification (Nationally Recognised Training only)Certificates will be issued to participants detailing NationallyRecognised qualifications completed.A statement of attainment will be provided to participants who haveonly completed part of a Nationally Recognised Qualification.Records of Nationally Recognised Qualifications issued are held for30 years and can be accessed by writing to the RTO Administrator.A $65 fee applies for all reissued qualifications and statementsof attainment.Certification (San Education courses only)Certificates will be issued to participants indicating CPD points.Nursing transcripts provided on request. Cost $300AppealsAppeals should be submitted in writing to San College Educationwithin 14 days of receiving results.Each trainee will be sent a written statement of the appeal outcome,which will include the rationale for the decision made.A further appeal may be made within 14 days of notification of thedecision and an independent arbiter will then assess the case.Should the outcome not be acceptable the participant will be informedin writing. The applicant may then choose to lodge a complaint withthe National Registration Authority.36