Remote Health

Transition to Remote Area Nursing

When
19 August - 30 August (Alice Springs) | 7 October - 18 October (Alice Springs)

Duration
10 days

Location
Alice Springs, Katherine

Mode of delivery
On campus

$2,075

Who should attend?

This 10 day face-to-face non-award short course prepares registered nurses with the skills and knowledge required to become effective members of remote primary health care teams.

What you will study

The 10-day course is presented as two intensives. The first intensive - Framing Indigenous Health - has a focus on cultural safety, the social determinants of health and primary health care. The intensive will enhance knowledge and skills specifically relating to the geographical, environmental, and cultural context of remote health service delivery. The second intensive - Remote Advanced Nursing Practice - develops foundational skills and knowledge for advanced nursing practice in remote areas. The Remote Area Nurse Model of Consultation is the basis for clinical reasoning and assessment, clinical communication, and collaborative practice. Use of standard treatment manuals are used to guide evidence-based practice.

Assessment

Structured observation of Remote Area Nurse consultation plus 100% attendance.

Credit

Continuing professional development (CPD) self-reported

Learning outcomes

Outline the principles of cultural safety
Describe the social determinants of health in relation to remote Indigenous communities
Incorporate primary health care principles in their practice as a Remote Area Nurse (RAN)
Select, supply and administer appropriate medication under scheduled treatment protocols integrating comprehensive assessment and best practice guidelines.
Physically assess clients
Conduct a comprehensive health assessment
Follow the RAN model of consultation when consulting with patients
Understand the proficiencies required by the RAN to work within the remote setting