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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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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2026 Urinary Catheterisation Workshop

Urinary catheter insertion is a common procedure used in the management of hospitalised and community-based patients.

This event is fully booked

Mon 17 Aug 2026

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Parramatta

2026 Venepuncture and Cannulation Course

This hybrid course will provide participants with evidence-based knowledge and skills to perform peripheral venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation within the clinical setting under the supervision of a trained practitioner.

This event is fully booked

Thu 20 Aug 2026

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Parramatta

2026 Wound Management Update Brisbane

A 2 day wound management course whose content can be immediately applied to the workplace to support clinicians working in nursing, allied health and pharmacy.

RSVP Date: 24-August-2026. Only 4 Place/s Left!

Mon 24 Aug 2026 - Tue 25 Aug 2026

8:30 am

Brisbane

Spotlight on Research - Emerging Research Leader Program Presentation

Join the Institute of Leadership and the 2025 Emerging Research Leaders for a Spotlight Presentation of their research achievements over the duration of the program

RSVP Date: 26-August-2026

Wed 26 Aug 2026

4:00 pm AEST - 5:30 pm AEST

Online

2026 Wound Management Update Kiama

A 2 day wound management course whose content can be immediately applied to the workplace to support clinicians working in nursing, allied health and pharmacy.

RSVP Date: 07-September-2026. Only 4 Place/s Left!

Mon 7 Sep 2026 - Tue 8 Sep 2026

8:30 am

Kiama

Policy Masterclass and Parliament House Tour Experience

Nurses influence policy every day through patient advocacy, clinical decision-making, leadership, and system improvement. Yet many nurses are not aware how National, State and Territory policies are shaped or how they can influence change. ....

RSVP Date: 01-September-2026

Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Wed 16 Sep 2026

10:00 am AEST/AEDT

Canberra

2026 Wound Management Update Hobart

A 2 day wound management course whose content can be immediately applied to the workplace to support clinicians working in nursing, allied health and pharmacy.

RSVP Date: 21-September-2026. Only 4 Place/s Left!

Mon 21 Sep 2026 - Tue 22 Sep 2026

8:30 am

Hobart

2026 Venepuncture and Cannulation Course

This hybrid course will provide participants with evidence-based knowledge and skills to perform peripheral venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation within the clinical setting under the supervision of a trained practitioner.

RSVP Date: 23-September-2026

Wed 23 Sep 2026

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Parramatta

Clinical Educators' Masterclass Brisbane

This masterclass is an opportunity to redefine your role as a clinical educator. By integrating adult learning principles, harnessing emotional intelligence, and applying brain-based learning techniques, you will transform your approach to ....

RSVP Date: 24-September-2026

Thu 24 Sep 2026

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brisbane

October 2026 Wound Management Update Mildura

A 2 day wound management course whose content can be immediately applied to the workplace to support clinicians working in nursing, allied health and pharmacy.

RSVP Date: 12-October-2026. Only 7 Place/s Left!

Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Tue 13 Oct 2026

8:30 am

Mildura

2026 Venepuncture and Cannulation Course

This hybrid course will provide participants with evidence-based knowledge and skills to perform peripheral venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation within the clinical setting under the supervision of a trained practitioner.

RSVP Date: 13-October-2026

Tue 13 Oct 2026

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Parramatta

2026 Urinary Catheterisation Workshop

Urinary catheter insertion is a common procedure used in the management of hospitalised and community-based patients.

RSVP Date: 21-October-2026

Wed 21 Oct 2026

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Parramatta

Clinical Educators' Masterclass Parramatta

This masterclass is an opportunity to redefine your role as a clinical educator. By integrating adult learning principles, harnessing emotional intelligence, and applying brain-based learning techniques, you will transform your approach to ....

RSVP Date: 22-October-2026

Thu 22 Oct 2026

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Parramatta

2026 Wound Management Update Perth

The course is for registered and enrolled nurses from all health sectors, as well as clinicians working in Allied Health specialties and Pharmacy.

RSVP Date: 26-October-2026

Mon 26 Oct 2026 - Tue 27 Oct 2026

8:30 am

Perth

Lead From Where You Are - Leadership Program for Aged Care Nurses

Join us for a 5-week 'live and online' webinar series - Lead From Where You Are - Leadership Program for Aged Care Nurses designed exclusively for Aged Care Nurses - enhance your leadership skills, exchange practical experiences, and lead m....

RSVP Date: 03-November-2026

Thu 5 Nov 2026 - Thu 3 Dec 2026

2:00 pm AEST/AEDT

Online

Fundamentals of Wound Management

Who should attend Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), and team members involved in wound care

RSVP Date: 09-November-2026

Mon 9 Nov 2026 - Tue 10 Nov 2026

8:30 am

Alice Springs

2026 Venepuncture and Cannulation Course

This hybrid course will provide participants with evidence-based knowledge and skills to perform peripheral venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation within the clinical setting under the supervision of a trained practitioner.

RSVP Date: 11-November-2026

Wed 11 Nov 2026

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Parramatta

Clinical Educators' Masterclass Hobart

This masterclass is an opportunity to redefine your role as a clinical educator. By integrating adult learning principles, harnessing emotional intelligence, and applying brain-based learning techniques, you will transform your approach to ....

RSVP Date: 12-November-2026. Only 10 Place/s Left!

Thu 12 Nov 2026

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hobart

2026 Wound Management Update Melbourne

A 2 day wound management course whose content can be immediately applied to the workplace to support clinicians working in nursing, allied health and pharmacy.

This event is fully booked

Mon 16 Nov 2026 - Tue 17 Nov 2026

8:30 am

Melbourne

2026 Wound Management Update Canberra

A 2 day wound management course whose content can be immediately applied to the workplace to support clinicians working in nursing, allied health and pharmacy.

RSVP Date: 23-November-2026

Mon 23 Nov 2026 - Tue 24 Nov 2026

8:30 am

Forrest

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