Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Centre

Continuing professional development (CPD) is central to lifelong learning and constitutes a vital aspect for keeping healthcare professionals’ knowledge and skills up to date. At ACN we are dedicated to helping you meet your CPD requirements and ongoing education needs.

Our CPD centre offers you an extensive range of tailored evidence-based products to suite your lifestyle, workplace, and education needs. Choose from a variety of study modes including online, face-to-face and webinars with new products being added regularly.

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We are scheduled to upgrade our CNnect website from 5:00pm AEDT Monday 15 January 2024 and is expected to be back online by 12:00pm AEDT Tuesday 16 January 2024. The system will be temporarily unavailable during this period and students will not be able to access their course material.

Should you encounter any difficulties logging into CNnect following the upgrade, please reach out for assistance via email at CNnect.support@acn.edu.au. For any enquiries regarding your CPD or Immunisation course, please contact your course coordinator at cpd@acn.edu.au or immunisation@acn.edu.au. Your understanding is appreciated and apologise for any inconvenience.

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Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Bundle

This bundle is made up of 8 modules including: Introduction to the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Strengthened Aged Care Standard 1: The Person Strengthened Aged Care Standard 2: The Organisation Strengthened Aged Care S....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $90.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $90.00

CPD Hours: 8.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Standard 3: Care and Services

This Standard focuses on tailoring care and services to meet the unique needs of each individual. This standard emphasises a holistic approach, where care is planned to support the older person's rights. The module encourages a focus on pre....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 7: The Residential Community

This standard focuses on the importance of the residential community in a person's life when transitioning into care. It ensures that individuals feel safe, included, and respected, with a focus on maintaining personal and cultural connecti....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Introduction to the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

This introduction module will explain the changes in the new Aged Care Act and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. You will also identify ways the Act and Standards can be applied to practice.

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 4: The Environment

This standard focuses on the crucial elements of identifying risks and ensuring the continuous provision of care that meets individuals’ needs while maintaining safety. This course will guide you on how to support those receiving care to fe....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 1: The Person

This standard focuses on treating older individuals with dignity, respect, and person-centred care. In this module, you will learn the key elements of the standard, and explore?how to apply these elements in your organisation and the care y....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 5: Clinical Care

This Standard highlights the importance of person-centred, high-quality clinical care in improving an individual’s quality of life, independence, and confidence. In this module, you will learn how to collaborate with other health profession....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 2: The Organisation

This Standard emphasises the organisation's responsibility to ensure quality care and services. In this module you will learn about risk management processes, how to maintain a competent and psychologically safe workforce, and and how to en....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 6: Food and Nutrition

This Standard emphasises the importance of working with older individuals to understand their food and drink preferences, as offering choice can greatly enhance their quality of life. Recognising that food and dining are integral to feeling....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Culturally Competent Care for Older First Nations People in Aged Care Services

Providing clinical care for First Nations People within aged care services requires a culturally sensitive and respectful approach. This module will assist nurses providing clinical care for First Nations People within aged care services to....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00

CPD Hours: 2.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Understanding the National Aged Care Classification Funding Model

This CPD course is designed to provide you with fundamental knowledge of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding Model and its practical applications in aged care. Completing this course will equip you with critica....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $45.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $45.00

CPD Hours: 3.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management

Aged care providers have a duty of care and responsibility towards the consumers within their care. This falls under the Aged Care Act 1997 guidelines. The quality of care provided is governed by the Quality Care Principles 2014, which incl....

Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Clinical Issues in Aged Care 2

Falls and malnutrition have significant consequences on the elderly yet continue to be leading causes of morbidity in the aging population. Falls are the number one cause of accidental injury in older Australians, with 1 in 4 people who are....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $45.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $45.00

CPD Hours: 3.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Shingles

This CPD is aimed at those who want to learn or re-fresh their knowledge about shingles, with a focus on the pathogenesis, risk, prevention, and treatment.

Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $15.00 Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $15.00

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Dementia or Delirium: Differentiation and Management

Dementia and delirium are both cognitive disorders, but they have distinct differences in their causes, symptoms, and prognosis. Distinguishing the differences between dementia and delirium is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriat....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $45.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $45.00

CPD Hours: 3.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Managing Malnutrition in the Elderly

The consequences of poor malnutrition are significant and often irreversible for the elderly. The Dietitians Association of Australia calls this the silent epidemic in the elderly, citing that more than 50% of older Australians in aged care....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00

CPD Hours: 2.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Introduction to Tracheostomy

Patients with a tracheostomy tube may present across different settings requiring tailored care. This module is designed for any healthcare professional caring for a person with a tracheostomy. This module will provide evidence-based infor....

Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

End-of-life care for the Older Person

This module explains the principles of palliative care and end-of-life care. Although palliative and end-of-life care are related concepts, they are not synonymous. They both focus on improving the quality of life for individuals facing ser....

Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Medication Management in Older People

Medication management constitutes a large part of an older person’s care. It is complex due to the high prevalence of comorbidities, frailty, and disease progression associated with ageing. This module provides essential information for nur....

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00

CPD Hours: 2.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Introduction to Genomics in Healthcare

This module will approach genomics from a theoretical perspective providing participants with a fundamental knowledge of genetics and genomics, while supporting the relevance of genomics to nursing practice via clinical examples.

Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00 Members: $0.00 | Non-Members: $30.00

CPD Hours: 2.00

Content Type: Elearning module

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