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Education / Course Info
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Continence Nurse Adviser (Flinders University)
Summary: The Continence Nurse Advisor stream is designed to prepare continence nurse practitioners.
It comprises two core topics:
* The first topic traces the development of continence across the human lifespan, using physiological, anatomical, social, behavioural, gendered and cultural terms. Developments in nursing assessment and management of incontinence (urinary and faecal) are also examined in the light of recent research.
* The second topic is a negotiated clinical practicum designed to meet the clinical experiential needs of the students. During this topic clinical competence is developed and assessed against the national competencies for continence nurse practitioners. Exploration of continence education and promotion through effective communication is undertaken.
A primary health approach is also examined as a preparation for the broad spectrum of health issues presented in the practice of a continence nurse practitioner. A tele-conference and internal tutorial will be offered each semester if required.
The full program of study for this stream is detailed in the course rule for the Graduate Certificate in Health
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Advanced Continence Nurse Specialist (Flinders University)
Summary: The Advanced Continence Nurse Specialist stream will facilitate extended practice skills and knowledge essential for the expanded advanced role of the continence nurse.
The stream consists of three topics that together will assist the student to develop advanced continence nursing practice, and develop and utilise evidence-based nursing research skills to plan, implement and evaluate care provisions in a specialist nursing environment.
A Continuing Education Continence course is offered for level 4 care workers, and enrolled and registered nurses who wish to develop knowledge and skills to enable them to promote continence in their practice setting. Registered nurses who opt to undertake, and successfully complete, the assessment may be eligible for credit transfer (3 units per module) into the Graduate Certificate in Health (Continence) or, with the approval of the course coordinator, other courses. Each module is offered as a three-day intensive workshop.
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CFA Continence training courses
Summary: Accredited continence training is available in every State during 2009.
A partnership of The Continence Foundation of Australia and registered training organisation The Benchmarque Group is offering the new Short, Certificate II and Certificate IV courses in continence management throughout Australia.
The Short course is suitable for those such as family and other carers, people with incontinence, and health workers wanting to improve their awareness of continence issues.
The Certificate II is aimed at personal carers, aged and mental health workers, pharmacy assistants as well as qualified health professionals looking for an introduction to continence care.
The Certificate IV is aimed at nurses, pharmacists, OTs and other health professionals looking for comprehensive training in continence promotion and management.
A specific version of the Certificate II course is available for Indigenous health workers and health professionals working in remote regions of Australia. See the Continence Education in Remote Australia page on the CFA website for more information.
The Certificate courses provide nationally accredited and recognised qualifications under the Vocational Education and Training system and are registered under the Australian Quality Training Framework.
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