Cardiac Nursing Seminar (Module 1&2) is organized by ECT4Health and will be held from Oct 12 - 13, 2020 at Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 14 CPD Points. Description: Acute Cardiac Module-1 Seminar – 1 Day Our acute one day cardiac nursing seminar (Cardiac Module-1) includes core prerequisite knowledge with: • A fundamental overview of cardiac cell physiology, sarcomere function and troponin • Basic cardiac mechanical function and electrophysiology • ECG waves, and linking these to pump function • Basic Lead II (monitor and telemetry) rhythm interpretation • Recognition of Sinus rhythms, Atrial and other supraventricular rhythms • AV heart blocks and how to differentiate • Ventricular and life threatening rhythm interpretation • Introduction to ST segment analysis • Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for Cardiovascular disease • The sugar / fat / dietary hypothesis and discussion on the evidence around cholesterol • Differential diagnosis for chest pain • Pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes. • Pathogenesis of MI – its assessment and management are reviewed At the completion of this one day seminar, nurses and paramedics will have an understanding of basic cardiac rhythm, the assessment of a patient experiencing acute chest pain and management modalities of chest pain events. This seminar is pitched at students in 2nd-3rd year, Paramedics and RNs in acute care settings where oxygen and ECGs are performed. Acute Cardiac Module-2 Seminar – 1 Day Our acute one day cardiac nursing seminar (Cardiac Module-2) includes core prerequisite knowledge with: • Full content from module 1 (delivered on day-1 of a two day seminar) • Pathophysiology of arteriosclerosis, plaque rupture and clot leading to MI • Introduction to interpretation of the 12 lead ECG including ST segment, Axis deviation, and Bundle branch blocks • Chest pain nursing assessment • Oxygen and its use in chest pain – a presentation of the evidence • Diagnosis, pathogenesis and pharmacology of hypertension The ECT4Health full 2-day Cardiac Nursing seminar is designed for nurses and students in the health sciences (premed, medicine, nursing and paramedical) to develop contemporary knowledge and confidence in the assessment and management of patients experiencing acute cardiac events. Our comprehensive two day cardiac nursing seminars include the fundamental rhythm interpretation and an introduction to 12 lead ECGs.

Paediatric Assessment and Management Seminar is organized by ECT4Health and will be held on Nov 19, 2020 at Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Points. Description: Is our paediatric assessment and management seminar for you ?  Are you a nurse or student who cares for paediatric patients occasionally or on a daily basis?  You know children are not just little adults, but do you need a “tune-up” of your assessment, and big ticket issues like recognising deterioration, fever management and which rash is what?  The ECT4Health Paediatric Assessment and Management Seminar will answer all these questions and more. This is a one day seminar that takes the nurse through the physiological differences between children and adults, and looks at how this impacts on assessment and management of patients. Content Includes: • Paediatric physiology differences • Traige - what is a sick child? • Asthma in children • Respiratory presentations in children • Dehydration Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Toowoomba Nurses' Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Nov 23 - 24, 2020 at Burke & Wills Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11 CPD Hours. 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 upcoming 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... The Goal 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.

Medicines: Improve Your Knowledge Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Apr 20 - 21, 2020 at Burke & Wills Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 11h 30m CPD. Why Attend: Medicines are one of the highest risk areas of practice for all nurses. This vital update will increase your confidence in: •  Preventing medicine errors •  How medicines act and are metabolised •  Safe administration and storage of medicines •  Common medicine interactions and side effects •  Where to look for credible medicine information •  How to educate patients about their medicines This seminar is for all nurses who have not had a formal update in medicines education in the past 18 months. Come and “TOP UP” your knowledge! Need for Program: The administration of medicines is one of the riskiest areas of nursing practice and requires a thorough understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. In this context, it is imperative that medicine interactions and unwanted side effects are readily identified. The combination of new and current medicines requires nurses to continually expand their knowledge and that of their patients. The onus for safe and quality practice remains with the professional handling of medicine. It is, therefore, imperative that nurses engage in evidence-based education. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this seminar is to provide up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge about the safe and quality use of medicines in nursing practice. Your Learning Outcomes •  Analyse key concepts in pharmacology, such as how medicines exert their action, why the body’s handling of a medicine differs between individuals, and how these relate to appropriate dosage •  Explain the reasons for different dosage forms and the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of administration •  Source and appraise information about medicines and explain to a student nurse or colleague how to find and identify high-quality sources of information •  Recognise circumstances that expose patients to medication misadventure and how to avoid them