Advance your skills in the focus areas of cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, mental health and diabetes mellitus.

This virtual workshop is the first workshop in our 6-month intermediate level Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program.

If you are looking for a foundational course please view APNA Principles of Chronic Disease Management which is for nurses to develop and apply skills in chronic disease management, developing foundational knowledge and building practical strategies.

Program objectives

• To enhance understanding of the principles of chronic disease management and healthy ageing for five key chronic conditions.
• To incorporate and apply the concepts of chronic disease management and healthy ageing within nursing practice.
• To identify strengths and areas to grow in relation to chronic disease management and healthy ageing practice.

Induction Workshop Date and Time

Tuesday 26th of Feb time in each state below:

1. Victoria: 4-6pm
2. Tasmania: 4-6pm
3. New South Wales: 4-6pm
4. Queensland: 3-5pm
5. South Australia: 3:30-5:30pm
6. Northern territory: 2:30-4:30pm
7. Western Australia: 1-3pm

Monthly Workshops

Following the first induction workshop, each monthly workshop will discuss the role of the primary health care nurse in chronic disease management and healthy ageing care focusing on the key priority areas of:

1. Cardiovascular health
2. Cancer control
3. Injury prevention and control
4. Mental health
5. Diabetes mellitus

Dates and time of each workshop*

For consistency all workshops will be held from 4-6pm AEDT^. Workshop topics will be advised one month in advance. 

• 26th of February 2025
• 26th of March 2025
• 30th of April 2025
• 28th of May 2025
• 25th of June 2025
• 30th of July 2025

*Whilst we encourage participation in the live online sessions, workshops will also be recorded.

^daylight saving time will end on the 5th of April 2025 which will impact the time of workshops for some states throughout the program.

Self Assessment

Upon registering for the workshop, nurses will complete a self-assessment (online survey) to develop of an understanding their current knowledge, skills and confidence and identify any areas for improvement.

Community of Practice

A private messaging platform where program participants can discuss, engage and consult with their peers. APNA provides tips and resources to the group, as well as encouraging and facilitating discussion.

CPD

APNA provides online learning modules of approximately 12 CPD hours to nurses. We encourage nurses to use their self-assessment as a guide through their personalised learning journey. These are optional and nurses are not required or expected to complete all of the learning activities.

Other Intakes

There will be additional intakes throughout the year. If you’re interested in the program, but now is not the right time: Register your Interest

Cost

$220 (members and non-members)

Funding

This program is subsidised by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

Questions

APNA Online Learning: education@apna.asn.au