Professional Development
Current professional development opportunities
ACORN's Perioperative Professional Development Portfolio
The Perioperative Professional Development Portfolio is a reference folder which will assist the Perioperative Nurse to present formal evidence of ongoing professional development and demonstrate that achievement or learning has taken place.
Perioperative Ophthalmic Nursing Seminar
“Are you surgically scrubbing for patients’ with ophthalmic conditions?” or .. “Do you want to learn more about ophthalmic surgery?”
Come along to the Perioperative Ophthalmic Nursing Seminar at Sydney Hospital & Sydney Eye Hospital on Friday 24 September 2010.
Download the info sheet and application form
Postgraduate Ophthalmic Nursing Courses
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
12 month course comprised of 4 units - 2 units online with Australian Catholic University and 2 units based at RVEEH. Assessment - clinical competencies and achievement of course objectives.
Contact: clinical educator
Principles of Ophthalmic Nursing
- Distance Education mode in conjunction with AONAQ and Queensland University of Technology
- Runs over one University semester or 15 weeks
- Value of 12 credit points at post graduate level at Queensland University Technology, with other universities likely to acknowledge same
- Assessment by on line multiple choice questions (for each module) clinical case study and clinical portfolio, which includes clinical competencies
- Limited Sponsorship offers were offered for first intake, although it may be available through AONA to members.(see each state for advice)
Contact: http://www.aonaq.org.au or http://www.qut.edu.au
Sydney Eye Hospital - Ophthamology Nursing
Postgraduate Short Courses
Sydney- Paediatric Ophthalmology Seminar
- Infection Control Issues in Ophthalmic Practice
- Ocular Oncology
- Emergency Management of Eye Injuries
Contact: , Sydney Eye Hospital
MelbourneOphthalmic Emergencies for Nurse Practitioners, RVEEH Melbourne
Contact:
Ophthalmic Nursing Specific Modules
MelbourneOperating theatre - retinal surgery, corneal surgery, cataract surgery
Contact:
, Clinical Educator, Operating Theatre, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
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