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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ACN members get free access to over 100 CPD modules plus exclusive discounts on premium CPD. Become a member today and start saving on your professional development. Join now to unlock your exclusive benefits.

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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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Global Rounds: A Healthcare Data Deep Dive

Healthcare is generating data at unprecedented scale - but are we using it wisely, safely, and equitably? In this session, Dr Carol Hullin brings a genuinely global lens to the opportunities and risks of digital transformation in healthc....

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Digital health

CPD Hours: 0.50

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:26:27

15/07/2026 12:00:00 AM15/07/2026 12:00:00 AM

Distance, Disadvantage and Determination: Rural Health Challenges and the Future of Nursing Rural and Remote Generalism

This session presents a comprehensive discussion with the Deputy Rural Health Commissioner (Professor Linda Deravin), examining the policy, workforce, and practice dimensions that shape rural and remote healthcare in Australia. The event wi....

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Professional practice

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:56:47

3/07/2026 12:00:00 AM3/07/2026 12:00:00 AM

Navigating AI: What every Nurse needs to know

This webinar aims to equip nurses with foundational knowledge and practical insight into the growing role of artificial intelligence within nursing practice. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into clinical systems, education....

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Digital health

CPD Hours: 1.50

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:33:02

30/06/2026 12:00:00 AM30/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

From Lamp to Leadership: The Evolution of Nursing through Time

From Lamp to Leadership: The Evolution of Nursing through Time, a webinar that traces the rich historical development of nursing and its enduring impact on contemporary practice, education, and professional identity. Nursing is widely re....

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Professional practice

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:14:09

23/06/2026 12:00:00 AM23/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

Interview Skills for Graduate Nurses

This webinar session is hosted by Marissa Jacques, Director of My Dream Job Careers Consulting. Marissa will provide tips and advice to improve your interview skills, promoting clarity, and confidence. This will enable you to stand out from....

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Career development

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:10:19

11/06/2026 12:00:00 AM11/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

Bridging the divide: Identifying mental health conditions in people with intellectual disability in regional Australia

guest speaker Trent Dean, Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Health. Trent will be exploring his PhD research aimed to explore how mental health conditions are identified in people with intellectual disability (ID) living in regional Austra....

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Mental health

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:02:48

9/06/2026 12:00:00 AM9/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

Child Protection and Detection

a webinar exploring the vital role nurses play in recognising and responding to child maltreatment. Led by Dr Lauren Lines MACN, a Credentialed Children and Young People’s Nurse and experienced researcher in child protection, this session w....

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Child and family health

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:46:16

4/06/2026 12:00:00 AM4/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

Strategy to practice, embedding Planetary Health in the real world

This webinar that explores how planetary health strategies can be translated into practical, real-world nursing practice. This session will feature expert perspectives, practical examples, and opportunities for discussion across clinical, e....

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Sustainability

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:14:24

28/05/2026 12:00:00 AM28/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

Beyond the Trial Protocol – The Human Side of Clinical Trials

Join the ACN Clinical Research Nurses Faculty as they celebrate International Clinical Trials Day with their upcoming webinar, Beyond the Trial Protocol – The Human Side of Clinical Trials. This session will provide an opportunity to explor....

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Clinical skills | Education

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:59:12

20/05/2026 12:00:00 AM20/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

The Architect and the Disruptor: Two Doctors, One Question - Is Healthcare IT Ready for AI?

AI is already reshaping how care is delivered, documented, and governed - but is the infrastructure underneath ready to support it safely? In this webinar, we bring together clinicians leading change from very different vantage points to ex....

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Digital health

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:14:24

13/05/2026 12:00:00 AM13/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

How History Can Inform Nursing and Midwifery Care: Aboriginal Truth Telling and Cultural Safety

Understanding the past is critical to shaping a more equitable future in healthcare. In this webinar, we explore how historical knowledge, truth telling, and culturally informed approaches can transform clinical practice and improve health ....

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Education | Professional practice

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:02:59

12/05/2026 12:00:00 AM12/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

Designing the Nursing Career Pathway You Want

To mark International Nurses Day 2026, The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) hosted a special exclusive member webinar to inspire nurses to take charge of their careers and design the path they want. This webinar features award-winning Nu....

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Career development

CPD Hours: 1.50

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:29:05

12/05/2026 12:00:00 AM12/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

The Secret Sauce to Staying: How Socialisation and Community Connection Shape Rural Nursing Careers

Guest speaker, Jessica (Jessie) Elliott MACN. Jessie will be sharing her PhD research which, explores how socialisation, community connection, and a sense of belonging during rural clinical placements influence undergraduate nursing student....

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Career development

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:46:43

5/05/2026 12:00:00 AM5/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

Nursing power, culture and practice in aged care settings in rural & regional Australia

Deborah Magee is an academic at Charles Sturt University who is undertaking doctoral research titled: Nursing power, culture and practice in aged care settings in rural & regional Australia: A critical discourse analysis. Deb's presentation....

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Aged care

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:05:38

23/04/2026 12:00:00 AM23/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

Resumes & Cover Letters for Graduate Nurses

Stand out in a competitive job market with a resume and cover letter that truly showcase your skills and potential. Join us for an insightful webinar led by Marissa Jacques, Director at My Dream Job Careers Consulting, as she shares expert ....

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Career development

CPD Hours: 1.50

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:30:10

23/04/2026 12:00:00 AM23/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

Career Pathways in Advanced Nursing Practice and Leadership

This session is designed to support nurses who are exploring advanced practice roles, leadership development, and long term career progression. Each speaker will bring a unique perspective, offering attendees a rich and diverse understandin....

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Career development

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:51:43

22/04/2026 12:00:00 AM22/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

Innovation enabled by technology in Aged Care

Explore how innovation is accelerating across aged care, with technology acting as a powerful enabler for better care, stronger workforce capability and improved outcomes for older people. It begins with a snapshot of the InnovAGEING initia....

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Aged care | Digital health

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:01:00

9/04/2026 12:00:00 AM9/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

Making Nurses Visible in General Practice: The OCEAN Study

This webinar will explore how we can capture the impact and contribution of nurses and nurse practitioners in Australian general practice. It will provide an overview of the work being undertaken within the OCEAN study and identify how nurs....

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Community and primary health

CPD Hours: 0.50

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:37:40

9/04/2026 12:00:00 AM9/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

Quality and Safety Through a Nursing Lens

This webinar will focus on quality and safety in nursing practice, exploring evidence, standards, and practical application through a nursing lens. Designed for Registered Nurses working across a range of clinical settings in Australia, the....

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Professional practice | Quality

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 01:03:33

31/03/2026 12:00:00 AM31/03/2026 12:00:00 AM

Nurse Career Essentials for 2026

Take control of your nursing career in 2026! Join the Brisbane Region Leadership Team and guest speaker Marissa Jacques for Nurse Career Essentials, a powerful one-hour online webinar designed to help you stand out in a competitive nursing ....

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Career development

CPD Hours: 1.00

Content Type: Webinar recording

Duration: 00:52:26

19/03/2026 12:00:00 AM19/03/2026 12:00:00 AM
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