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.

Become an ACN member now to receive a discount when enrolling into our CPD courses.

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Scheduled website upgrade

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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Assessing and Managing Adult Pain

Pain is a significant health problem in Australia, yet it continues to be largely unrecognised affecting 1 in 5 people in Australia. The physical, psychosocial and economic burden on individuals experiencing pain and on the broader communit....

Members: $45.00 | Non-Members: $75.00 Members: $45.00 | Non-Members: $75.00

CPD Hours: 5.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Comprehensive Infection Series

It is estimated around 165,000 healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur in Australian health facilities each year. In addition to causing great suffering to patients, HAIs can also impact healthcare resources. Most HAIs are potentially....

Members: $165.00 | Non-Members: $195.00 Members: $165.00 | Non-Members: $195.00

CPD Hours: 13.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Mental Health Nursing

On completion of this module will enable the student to: - Explain the nursing role and duty of care in relation to mental health - Identify the components of and select appropriate use of the mental state examination - Describe how to c....

Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Wound Management  Overview

This module will provide you with an overview and update of wound physiology, assessment and management strategies.

Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Working with Rural and Remote Communities (Number 5 in the AOD Series)

This module gives and overview of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use in rural and remote communities across Australia. Examines key challenges in addressing AOD use in rural and remote areas and highlights considerations for nursing practice.

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

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Legal and Ethical Issues in Dermatology and Cosmetic Nursing

This module is designed for registered nurses (RNs) who are working or wish to work in a variety of dermatology and cosmetic nursing environments. It explores the role of the nurse specialist and the specific clinical, ethical and legal is....

Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Defining Palliative Care

Palliative care is a model of care designed to meet the complex needs of people with life limiting disease. It is provided in almost all clinical settings where there are healthcare personnel including: - Neonatal care - Paediatrics - Ac....

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

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Physical Assessment  

Physical assessment is an essential skill for all nurses. Effective physical assessment not only assists in the observational process, but also allows us to communicate any concerns we may have more precisely and effectively. This module w....

Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

Professional Issues in Contemporary Nursing Practice  

On successful completion of this refresher module, you should be able to: - Review and benchmark current nursing practice against Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) codes and professional standards - Identify legal implicatio....

Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00 Members: $30.00 | Non-Members: $60.00

CPD Hours: 4.00

Content Type: Elearning module

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