Nurses benefit from aged care forum
Published on 21 June, 2012
CQUniversity Rockhampton was the host of a recent forum for Aged Care nursing professionals in the Rockhampton area.
The forum brought together 8 Managers of Aged Care facilities to discuss their training needs, and provided a welcome opportunity for the University to showcase the highlights of its nursing programs.
The event was hosted by Queensland Centre for Professional Development in partnership with the Centre for Professional Health Education, a division within CQUniversity's School of Nursing.
Dr Kerry Reid-Searl demonstrates her MASK-ED concept in the character of Stanley
Director for the Centre for Professional Health Education Deborah Austen said the forum was a great starting point to develop the training needs of the Aged Care industry.
"The forum was a good chance to get together with our industry partners in the one room and brainstorm ideas for online short courses and face-to-face workshops that will target the needs of the Aged Care industry" she said.
This view was shared by Kirsty Smith, Business Development Manager with Queensland Centre for Professional Development.
"The group seemed quite excited to be working with the University in this capacity and I look forward to developing our partnership" she said.
A major highlights of the forum included a demonstration of Dr Kerry Reid-Searl's MASK-ED and the character of Stanley, which greatly impressed the attending Managers.
