Victorian government-funded courses
The area of alcohol and other drugs is complex and rapidly changing.
To assist nurses and midwives to continue to provide best practice interventions and nursing management, the Andrews/Allan Government has provided funding for the development and delivery of contemporary continuing professional development initiatives. The ANMF (Vic Branch) and Turning Point, Eastern Health, have partnered to bring you a series of workshops and masterclasses.
For registration enquiries contact the Education Centre at: education@anmfvic.asn.au
Alcohol & other drugs: 2 day workshop
18 & 19 February 2025, 9.30AM - 4.00PM
CPD: 12 hours
Presenter: Sharon Patterson, senior alcohol and other drug education officer
Location: ANMF (Vic Branch), 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Who should attend? Registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives
This two-day workshop has been developed for nurses and midwives who want to learn more about how to work effectively with patients who use alcohol and other drugs. It is relevant for nurses and midwives working across all clinical areas and is designed to assist you to be more confident in your work with patients you are already seeing who use alcohol and other drugs. This practical and theoretical program will provide the latest evidence-based information on drug use and addiction. This is an important topic for nurses and midwives and provides an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and hear from industry experts, and to ask any questions you may have.
Alcohol & other drugs: 4 day webinar series
Series 1: 4, 11, 18 & 25 March 2025, 9.30AM - 12.30PM
Series 2: 20, 27 May, 3 & 10 June 2025, 9.30AM - 12.30PM
CPD: 12 hours
Presenter: Sharon Patterson, senior alcohol and other drug education officer
Location: Online
Who should attend? Registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives
This online seminar (delivered over four sessions) has been developed for nurses and midwives who want to learn more about how to work effectively with patients who have problems with alcohol and other drug use. It is relevant for nurses and midwives working across all areas of the health sector. This practical and theoretical program will provide the latest evidence-based information on drug use and addiction.
This seminar is designed to assist you to be more confident and competent in your work with patients you are already seeing who use alcohol and other drugs.
This is an important topic for nurses and midwives and provides an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and hear from industry experts and to ask any questions you may have.
This workshop will be delivered in four modules across a two-day period. It will cover the same content as the two-day face to face workshops, however the format has been modified for remote delivery.