Wound Management: A Practical Guide Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from May 24 - 25, 2021 at Rydges Mackay Suites, Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Accreditation: CPD Hours: 11h 15m Why Attend Ausmed's Wound Management Seminar is an essential and very popular course for healthcare professionals, including nurses, general practitioners, podiatrists, pharmacists, and occupational therapists. It is based on the latest evidence for effective wound management. You will learn: A strong focus on the foundation principles of wound management How to incorporate a patient-centred approach to care How to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds Dressing selection, compression therapy, and bandaging Ausmed has a long-standing track record of educating thousands of nurses and other health practitioners across Australia on this topic. Our experienced presenters are popular and extremely adept educators who are consistently very highly evaluated. Don’t miss out – book now! Need for Program Nearly half a million Australians are affected by wounds in some way. It is predicted that the prevalence and cost of wound care will rise over the next few years because of the ageing population. Comprehensive assessment guides treatment and knowledge of the foundation principles of wound care is essential. Additionally, new wound dressing products are becoming increasingly sophisticated. If best patient outcomes are to be achieved, applying evidenced wound management is essential. Purpose of Program The purpose of this program is to provide health professionals with up-to-date information, tools and strategies for best-practice wound management. Your learning outcomes • Build an understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of wounds with factors that impact on healing • Use a systematic approach for assessing a patient and their wound to guide appropriate care • Describe an appropriate management plan, including dressings, taking into account patient considerations and the pathophysiology of the wound • Gain confidence in the management of a person with a wound and advocate for best-practice care

Mackay Nurses' Conference 2021 is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Dec 09 - 10, 2021 at Rydges Mackay Suites, Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Accreditation: CPD Hours: 11 Why Attend: This general nurses’ conference is an ideal way for you to update your knowledge about a range of nursing topics each year. Book your place at this year’s conference and: • Keep up-to-date • Network, share experiences, and connect with like-minded colleagues • Help meet your CPD requirements • Enrich your professional practice and personal growth • Improve health outcomes specific to your local community and much, much more… Need for Program: Good patient care is directly related to the quality of the nursing care being provided. The healthcare environment is rapidly changing and all nurses are faced with the constant challenge of keeping their knowledge, skills and practice, up-to-date. As well, the amount of new knowledge available is increasing. To achieve the desired patient outcomes informed, safe and competent nursing practice is vital. In addition, continuing professional development is a professional regulatory requirement. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this conference is to enable all nurses to remain up-to-date on a range of current professional and clinical practice topics. Learning Outcomes: • Identify behaviours that cause illness in people in order to plan care to prevent health deterioration • Interprofessional collaboration will be optimised with the intention of enhancing better patient outcomes • Apply new knowledge about a range of conditions to provide holistic care • Patient outcomes will be underpinned by evidence-based practice, recognised standards, and guidelines Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.