About: This is a comprehensive
introductory workshop designed to equip physiotherapists with the skills and
confidence to complete a detailed vestibular assessment, and offer treatment
options for vestibular hypofunction and BPPV.
It is one of the 2-3 such courses that will be offered this year. The
others will be run by other Auckland area/Northland DHBs, and at locations near them.
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: This is for
physiotherapists who assess and treat people with dizziness,
that is, physios covering wards, ED, and/or doing weekend cover. It is
available to all physiotherapists working in the Auckland and Northland DHBs.
Prerequisites: Vestibular Training – e-learning
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 16 Hours
Course contact: Janet Rowley and Thomas Deane
About: This study day helps participants to advance their knowledge on the care
of the haemodialysis patients
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for:Senior staff working in the dialysis
units from CMH, Auckland and NorthShore
Prerequisites: Should have experience working in the haemodialysis unit
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Mohana Varughese and Anu Chacko
About: This study day gives the participants an overview of the Care of the renal
patient
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: Staff new to the renal service and any others providing care to renal
patients from Counties Manukau, Auckland and North Shore
Prerequisites: Renal online workbook
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contacts:
- Counties Manukau - Mohana Varughese and Anu Chacko
- Waitemata - Balaji Jagannathan
- Auckland - Charissa Morrell and Fredric Doss
About: This study day gives the participants basic understanding on the care of
the haemodialysis patient
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: Staff new to the Haemodialysis unit from CMH, Auckland and North Shore
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Mohana Varughese and Anu Chacko
About: This study day builds on the knowledge from the ‘Introduction to Haemodialysis’ study day and prepares the nurse/physiologist to care for the acutely unwell haemodialysis patient.
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: Staff working in the Haemodialysis unit from CMH, Auckland and North Shore
Prerequisites: Completion of the Introduction to Haemodialysis Study Day
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Mohana Varughese and Anu Chuprath Chacko
About: This study day gives the participants knowledge to perform patient
assessments and use the findings to make clinical decisions
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: Staff working in the renal service and others providing care to renal
patients from CMH, Auckland and NorthShore
Prerequisites: Renal Workbook eLearning and have attended the Care of the Renal
Patient study day
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Mohana Varughese, Anu Chacko and Charissa Morell
About: This study day gives the participants knowledge to perform advanced vascular
access assessments and ultrasound guided canulation of difficult access.
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: Staff working in the dialysis units from CMH, Auckland and NorthShore
Prerequisites: Have experience working in the haemodialysis unit
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Mohana Varughese and Anu Chacko