Online Modules
Online Learning Modules
The Online Learning Modules have been developed by Nurse Practitioners to share with our community. In some instances the ACNP previously ran these sessions as a webinar, or they are brand new modules available for you.
All learning module delegates will receive:
* Certificates of participation will be issued upon completion of the module.
* Earn between 1 -3 CPD hours for each module.
| Who can complete these modules?
The modules are available to endorsed Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioner Candidates and Students, Nurses, and Health Professionals.
| Cost of Registration:
The ACNP is currently running a 'Lockdown' special until the end of September, where ACNP members can receive 50% off each online module.
* ACNP Member Lockdown Special: $25.00 each module
* ACNP Members: $50.00 each module
* Non Members: $100.00 each module
Pricing includes: GST, software used and development fees
| To enrol:
To enrol in an online module please:
1. Ensure you logged in to the ACNP website
2. Select your course by clicking on 'Enrol'
3. Enter or confirm your details. (Members be sure to tick the box beside "Lockdown special". This will reduce the price to $25.00)
Once your course is selected you will be asked to complete payment.
| Enquiries:
Phone: 1300 433 660
Email: events@acnp.org.au
| Online learning modules available are:
COVID 19 and Aged Care
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will provide an overview of AUSMAT response to the Victoria's COVID-19 Aged Care Crisis
1. What is Novel coronavirus (COVID-19?)
2. Outline of infection prevention and control in aged care homes
3. Outline of current infection prevention and control cleaning pre-COVID-19 post AUSMAT visit
4. Outline staffing levels required during and post AUSMAT visit in aged care homes
Cost
- $50.00 - ACNP current members
- $100 - non-members
DISCLAIMER
- Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
- 1 CPD Hours
- All information was correct at the time of recording.
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will provide an overview of Nurse Practitioner’s role in Clinical Pharmcokinetics concepts.
1. Exploration of Pharmacokinetics concepts for:
Absorption
Bioavailability
Volume of distribution
Steady states
Half life
Phase I and II enzyme metabolism and CYP450 enzymes
Linear and non linear pharmacokinetic
Enzyme inducers and enzyme inhibitors
Excretion
2. Overview of Pharmcokinetics in the elderly
Cost
- $50.00 - ACNP current members
- $100 - non-members
DISCLAIMER
- Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
- 2 CPD Hours
- All information was correct at the time of recording.
Clinical Pharmacodynamics
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will provide an overview of Nurse Practitioner’s role in Clinical Pharmacodynamics concepts.
1. Introduction – examples of clinical pharmacodynamics
2. Pharmacodynamic
* Basic definitions/concepts
* Drug receptor bindings
* Chemical interactions
3. Dose response relationships
4. Pharmacodynamic variables to consider when prescribing
Cost
- $50.00 - ACNP current members
- $100 - non-members
DISCLAIMER
- Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
- 2 CPD Hours
- All information was correct at the time of recording.
P&P - Key Issues and Antimicrobials
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will provide an overview of ACNP Prescribing and Pharmacology Course of Key Issues and Antimicrobials
1. Key Issues
- Health headlines
- Risk management - QUM
- High risk medicines
- Legislation, PBS, Scheduling chnages
- New guidelines, evidence based presciribing and resources
2. Overview of Pharmcokinetics in the elderly
- Resistance
- Stewardship, new Antimicrobials guideline 16 - eTG
- Allergies
- Drug interactions of common Antimicrobials
Cost
- $50.00 - ACNP current members
- $100 - non-members
DISCLAIMER
- Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
- 3 CPD Hours
- All information was correct at the time of recording.
P&P - What's New and Pain Management
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will provide an overview of ACNP Prescribing and Pharmacology Course of What's New and Pain Management
1. What's New
- Asthma/COPD update – new guidelines, the right inhaler, biologicals; triple therapy for COPD
- Cardiovascular – new guidelines: lipids , AF, heart failure, aspirin in primary prevention, DOACs
- Diabetes update – new guidelines, new drugs in diabetes, new algorithm
- Controversies - calcium & vitamin D, fish oil and New ADRs and pharmacovigilance update
2. Pain Management
- Neuropathic Pain
- Pain - Nociceptive/Mixed/Neuropathic
- Analgesics
- Practice Tips
Cost
- $50.00 - ACNP current members
- $100 - non-members
DISCLAIMER
- Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
- 3 CPD Hours
- All information was correct at the time of recording.
P&P - MH, Polypharmacy & Deprescribing
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module will provide an overview of ACNP Prescribing and Pharmacology Course of Mental Health, Polypharmacy & Deprescribing
1. Mental Health
• Mental health - antipsychotics
• Drugs used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, dementia and more
• Side effects, cautions and drug Interactions
2. Polypharmacy and Deprescribing
3. Vitamins & Minerals
• Vitamins & minerals – deficiencies caused by medications
•GI conditions- constipation
Cost
- $50.00 - ACNP current members
- $100 - non-members
DISCLAIMER
- Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
- 3 CPD Hours
- All information was correct at the time of recording.
COVID 19 and Aged Care
By Terry Jongen
| Module Overview:
This module will provide an overview of AUSMAT response to the Victoria's COVID-19 Aged Care Crisis
1. What is Novel coronavirus (COVID-19?)
2. Outline of infection prevention and control in aged care homes
3. Outline of current infection prevention and control cleaning pre-COVID-19 post AUSMAT visit
4. Outline staffing levels required during and post AUSMAT visit in aged care homes
| CPD Hours:
1 CPD Hour
Disclaimer: Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
All information was correct at the time of recording.
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
By Viviane Khalil
| Module Overview:
This module will provide an overview of Nurse Practitioner’s role in Clinical Pharmcokinetics concepts.
1. Exploration of Pharmacokinetics concepts for:
* Absorption
* Bioavailability
* Volume of distribution
* Steady states
* Half life
* Phase I and II enzyme metabolism and CYP450 enzymes
* Linear and non linear pharmacokinetic
* Enzyme inducers and enzyme inhibitors
* Excretion
2. Overview of Pharmcokinetics in the elderly
| CPD Hours:
2 CPD Hours
Disclaimer: Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
All information was correct at the time of recording.
#3 Clinical Pharmacodynamics
By Viviane Khalil
| Module Overview:
This module will provide an overview of Nurse Practitioner’s role in Clinical Pharmacodynamics concepts.
1. Introduction – examples of clinical pharmacodynamics
2. Pharmacodynamic
* Basic definitions/concepts
* Drug receptor bindings
* Chemical interactions
3. Dose response relationships
4. Pharmacodynamic variables to consider when prescribing
| CPD Hours:
2 CPD Hours
Disclaimer: Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
All information was correct at the time of recording.
#4a Prescribing & Pharmacology: Key Issues and Antimicrobials
By Dr Jenny Gowan
| Module Overview:
This module will provide an overview of ACNP Prescribing and Pharmacology Course of Key Issues and Antimicrobials
1. Key Issues:
* Health headlines
* Risk management - QUM
* High risk medicines
* Legislation, PBS, Scheduling chnages
* New guidelines, evidence based presciribing and resources
2. Overview of Pharmcokinetics in the elderly
* Resistance
* Stewardship, new Antimicrobials guideline 16 - eTG
* Allergies
* Drug interactions of common Antimicrobials
| CPD Hours:
3 CPD Hours
Disclaimer: Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
All information was correct at the time of recording.
#4b Prescribing & Pharmacology: What's New and Pain Management
By Dr Jenny Gowan
| Module Overview:
This module will provide an overview of ACNP Prescribing and Pharmacology Course of What's New and Pain Management
1. What's New
* Asthma/COPD update – new guidelines, the right inhaler, biologicals; triple therapy for COPD
* Cardiovascular – new guidelines: lipids , AF, heart failure, aspirin in primary prevention, DOACs
* Diabetes update – new guidelines, new drugs in diabetes, new algorithm
* Controversies - calcium & vitamin D, fish oil and New ADRs and pharmacovigilance update
2. Pain Management
* Neuropathic Pain
* Pain - Nociceptive/Mixed/Neuropathic
* Analgesics
* Practice Tips
| CPD Hours:
3 CPD Hours
Disclaimer: Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
All information was correct at the time of recording.
#4c Prescribing & Pharmacology: MH, Polypharmacy & Deprescribing
By Dr Jenny Gowan
| Module Overview:
This module will provide an overview of ACNP Prescribing and Pharmacology Course of Mental Health, Polypharmacy & Deprescribing
1. Mental Health
* Mental health - antipsychotics
* Drugs used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, dementia and more
* Side effects, cautions and drug Interactions
2. Polypharmacy and Deprescribing
3. Vitamins & Minerals
* Vitamins & minerals – deficiencies caused by medications
* GI conditions- constipation
| CPD Hours:
3 CPD Hours
Disclaimer: Your certificate will be available to download at the end of the module after you complete the assessment.
All information was correct at the time of recording.
