All Modules

Learning OUTCOMES

• State the basic functions of the kidney
• Describe the structure of the peritoneal membrane
• Understand the concepts of diffusion, osmosis and ultrafiltration as they relate to PD
• Identify and manage complications of PD, including peritonitis and exit site infection

Target audiences

Healthcare professionals who work in areas other than renal care, including Specialists, General practitioners, Nurses/midwives, Nurse/midwife practitioners, pharmacists

Module duration
~ 30 min

Location(s)
International

Learning outcomes

• Explain the unique biopsychosocial factors that affect the wellbeing of those with CF and their caregivers across different life stages
• Employ effective strategies to engage those living with CF in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
• Implement evidence-based interventions and referral pathways to deliver best practice mental health care to the CF population
• Collaborate with a CF specialist team and other health providers in the planning and delivery of mental health care to the CF population
• Identify resources for further learning and understanding of CF as a disease

Target audiences

General practitioners, as well as other hospital and community-based health professionals, who work outside of the specialist CF care team, and may tasked with supporting the mental health and wellness of patients and caregivers living with CF.

Module duration
~1 hour

CPD
Self-reported activity

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning OUTCOMES

• Describe the impact of CF on mental health and the prevalence of mental health conditions in CF populations
• Explain the impact of mental health conditions on self-care, general health, functioning and quality of life for people with CF
• Differentiate between the various psychosocial risk factors and challenges faced by people with CF at each stage of life
• Explain the mental health care needs of people with CF at each stage of life
• Describe the impact of CF on the mental health of carers.

Target audiences

Specialists, advanced trainees, registrars, general practitioners, nurses and nurse practitioners, dietitians, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and all members of the multidisciplinary CF care team

Module duration
1 hour

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning OUTCOMES

• Differentiate and discuss the consensus statement principles developed by the International Committee on Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis
• Describe the models of collaborative care and quality improvement in the context of developing a mental health program within a CF centre
• Navigate the mental health services and resources available for patients with CF
• Coordinate and work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve effective mental health care of patients with CF throughout their lifespan

Target audiences

Specialists, advanced trainees, registrars, general practitioners, nurses and nurse practitioners, dietitians, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and all members of the multidisciplinary CF care team

Module duration
1 hour

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning OUTCOMES

• Utilise effective psychological first aid and communication techniques when discussing psychosocial issues with individuals with CF, as appropriate to their developmental and/or life stage
• Initiate a mental health referral pathway for individuals with CF displaying mental health concerns
• Interpret scores for the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screening tools for depression and anxiety, within the context of an individual with CF’s mental health presentation
• Provide appropriate psychosocial monitoring and support to individuals with CF as part of a multidisciplinary approach to mental health care.

Target audiences

Specialists, advanced trainees, registrars, general practitioners, nurses and nurse practitioners, dietitians, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and all members of the multidisciplinary CF care team

Module duration
~1.5 hours

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning OUTCOMES

• Describe the mental health impacts of providing care and/or support to people living with CF
• Understand how to assess for and recognise mental health concerns in carers and loved ones of people living with CF
• Assess, plan and implement mental health care interventions for caregivers of people living with CF, relevant to life-stage and based on evidence-based guidelines
• Identify and describe sustainable multidisciplinary mental health services and strategies relevant for caregivers of people living with CF.

Target audiences

Specialists, advanced trainees, registrars, general practitioners, nurses and nurse practitioners, dietitians, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and all members of the multidisciplinary CF care team

Module duration
~1 hour

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning OUTCOMES

• Describe the mental health impacts of working in the complex field of CF, including providing healthcare to patients with CF and family support for caregivers and loved ones
• Understand how to recognise and assess for mental health concerns within yourself and/or in other health professionals in your CF team
• Assess, plan and implement mental health and wellbeing interventions for yourself, both individually and within the CF team
• Identify when to evaluate your own mental health using mental health screening tools.

Target audiences

Specialists, advanced trainees, registrars, general practitioners, nurses and nurse practitioners, dietitians, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists, and all members of the multidisciplinary CF care team

Module duration
~1 hour

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning outcomes

• Explain the unique biopsychosocial factors that affect the wellbeing of those with CF and their caregivers across different life stages
• Employ effective strategies to engage those living with CF in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
• Implement evidence-based interventions and referral pathways to deliver best practice mental health care to the CF population
• Collaborate with a CF specialist team and other health providers in the planning and delivery of mental health care to the CF population
• Identify resources for further learning and understanding of CF as a disease

Target audiences

Hospital and community-based health professionals who work outside of the specialist CF care team, who may tasked with supporting the mental health and wellness of patients and caregivers living with CF. This includes psychiatrists, general practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and other members of the broader shared care team.

Module duration
~1 hour

Location(s)
Australia, New Zealand

Learning Outcomes

Once you have completed this module, you should be able to:

• Explain the basics of cancer and lung cancer to a patient or carer in appropriate lay terms.
• Describe the different types and sub-types of lung cancer.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of lung cancer and integrate these within the context of a comprehensive assessment for discussion with the patient.
• Relate lung cancer incidence, mortality and survival rates to your practice as a Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse.
• Explain the advanced practice role of the Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse to other health professionals, including illustrating the domains of advanced nursing practice with examples of your work.
• Discuss how you would apply and interpret standardised assessment tools in a comprehensive nurse-patient assessment.
• Formulate how the supportive care domains inform evidence-based interventions that you provide.

Target Audience

The SLCN Induction Education Series is currently locked for access by LFA SLCNs only. If you are a nurse working in lung cancer, please contact the EMPOWERED team to confirm if you are able to access this module.

Module duration
1-1.5 hours of core content

CPD
Self-reported activity

Location(s)
Australia

Learning Outcomes

Once you have completed this module, you should be able to:

• Discuss the 7 Principles of care and the 7 Steps of care in the OCP.
• State the three Steps in the OCP that have critical time intervals and discuss the importance of these time intervals to patient care.
• Associate risk factors for lung cancer with individual patient factors to illustrate health promotion messages.
• Describe ‘stage shift’ in the context of the soon-to-be-implemented National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
• Differentiate between symptoms that require investigation and those that require urgent referral.
• Describe the activities of a Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse in each Step of the OCP.
• Summarise the TNM staging classification in lay language for patient understanding.

Target Audience

The SLCN Induction Education Series is currently locked for access by LFA SLCNs only. If you are a nurse working in lung cancer, please contact the EMPOWERED team to confirm if you are able to access this module.

Module duration
1-1.5 hours of core content

CPD
Self-reported activity

Location(s)
Australia