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Metabolic Screening and Assessment Introduction Evidence states that people who experience serious mental illness (SMI) are more likely to experience preventable, chronic health conditions than those who do not. One of the major causes amongst those who experience SMI are the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications. Nurses who are working with people with SMI are in a unique position to be able to screen, provide advice and early intervention to minimise harm and promote high achievable levels of health for them. The Nursing process APIE (Assessment planning, intervention and evaluation) is an essential part of any Nursing intervention. |
- Key contact: Deborah Mudgway
National Medication and Infusion Therapy - Core Plus
Recommended for: Staff in clinical areas who administer medications and infusion therapy, including general practices, district and community healthcare staff with some IV responsibilities.
Completion of the following courses are required to attain a first level competency for the administration of medication and infusion therapy for health care staff, such as Enrolled Nurses, Midwives and Registered Nurses. To complete the Medicines Management Competency you are required to complete Core Plus 1- 3 and all other of the courses applicable to your practice setting, and a clinical competency assessment. Re-certification is required three yearly and includes completion of the Core Plus 1 & Core Plus 2 courses; and a clinical skills competency assessment related to infusion therapy or an area specific clinical skills assessment for Mental Health and Public Health.
The Core Plus - Medication and Infusion Therapy program contains the following courses:
Core Plus 1 - Medication Safety
Core Plus 2 - Clinical Calculations
Core Plus 3 - Oral Medication
Core Plus 4 - Subcutaneous Therapy
Core Plus 5 - Intravenous Fluid Administration
Core Plus 6 - Intravenous Medication Administration
Core Plus 7 - Blood & Blood Product Administration
Area specific courses include:
Core Plus 8 - Pediatric Intravenous Care
Core Plus 9 - Pediatric Intravenous & Electrolyte Management
Core Plus 10 - Medication Management & Irrigation Fluids in the Operating Theatre Environment
- Editing Trainer: Neil Hellewell (Waitaha)
- Editing Trainer: Deborah Mudgway