10 CPD plus hours with free access to pre – recorded webinars – extra CPD for a submitted reflection
The aim
To provide registered nurses with additional evidence based and practical strategies to reduce dementia related behaviours and falls, while supporting staff but minimising personal and organisational risks.
Who should attend
Committed registered nurses wanting to advance their knowledge; protect their registration and to make a real difference in care delivery to their residents, clients or patients.
Facilitator: Prue Mellor
RN, PGradDipAppSci(Geront), M(Geront), MNg(NPrac), MACN
Prue was the proponent and clinician for research funded by the Commonwealth Government.
Her speciality is guiding RACF staff to deliver care that is reflective of best practice, aligned with standards of the NMBA & the strengthened Aged Care Standards.
Workshop Details
Date: Monday 21 July 2025
Location: Bupa Traralgon, 96 Park Lane
Traralgon VIC 3844
Fee: $330 per person
If you wish to pay via invoice please contact us on info@ageconcern.com.au
Maximum attendees: 18 registered nurses
A light lunch and m/a tea provided
Workshop Timeline
Commencement: 08.30 for a 09.00 hour start.
09.00-09.30 Why admission matters
- Where poor admission processes and assessments are still failing the residents, staff, the NMBA and strengthened standards.
- Assessment for care success & fewer BPSD.
09.30–10.30 Neurocognitive disorders, the facts.
- How to assess across the 6 cognitive domains used in dementia diagnosis.
- (DSM 5 TR 2022) Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementias. s
10.45–12.15 Four (4) dementia symptom clusters
- Government funded research on effective non-pharmacological strategies to reduce BPSD, falls and SIRS.
- Personalising care for the symptom clusters of cognitive, conative, affective losses, BPSD
- Documentation to evidence contemporary nursing practice & legislation requirements.
12.15-13.15 Lunch break
13.15-16.00 Documenting behaviour support plans
Step by step, we write personalised, supportive plans for the behavioural symptoms as identified by the attendees, introducing effective, researched strategies, inclusive of possible cross cultural issues.
Maximum attendees – 18 registered nurses
Nurses will have access to the following pre-recorded webinars:
- Documentation in clinical practical. Linda Starr RN, RPN, Dip App Sci. (Nsg); BN (ed); LLB; Grad Cert in Ed (Dist Ed); GCLP; LLM; PhD (c), FRCNA Justice of the Peace
- Back to basics Pharmacokinetics in the Elderly. Joyce McSwan. BPharm, MPS
- Antipsychotics in the Elderly. Joyce McSwan. BPharm, MPS
Registration: $330 per person.
10% discount: for a facility booking all seats
Registration includes: a light lunch and m/a tea.
Payment options:
Invoice
PayPal – including Pay in 4
Credit Card and EFT.
If you wish to pay via invoice please contact us on info@ageconcern.com.au
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0412 391 059 | info@ageconcern.com.au
Registered Office:
3/91 Station Street, Malvern
Vic 30144