BadgerNet is an application for recording maternity care information. There are eLearning modules and face to face workshops available which will go through how to use the application. It is strongly recommended that you complete any eLearning modules for your role as well as attending any relevant face to face workshops.

Who is this for?

All staff who work in Maternity at Wairarapa districts. The modules and workshops are tailored to suit roles within Maternity.


This course is a basic introduction to the Indici COVID-19 Vaccination System.

  • Administration staff who manage COVID-19 vaccination clinics
  • 15 minutes

This course will cover Central Venous Access Device Management

Competency is required for Registered Nurses and Midwives who will be managing CVADs

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Outline key factors to consider when undertaking an assessment for the selection of a CVAD
  • Describe how to care and manage different types of CVADs
  • Discuss the application of infection control measures when caring for patients with a CVAD
  • Identify potential risks / complications related to different CVADs and interventions to avoid or correct these

This course is worth 3 hours of Professional Development time.

 

This course covers the basics of Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) for use with IV and related therapies.

Audience

Nurses and midwives

Learning objectives

After completing this course you will be able to use aseptic non-touch technique when dealing with IV and related therapies. 

Time allocation

1 hour of Professional Development time will be given for the completion of this course.


This course provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the normal swallow.

Audience

This course is for nursing staff who work with the adult population

Time allocation
10-15 minutes

This course provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the normal swallow and explores what can go wrong with a patient's swallow (dysphagia) following a stroke.

This course should be completed as a pre-requisite to undertaking the nurse dysphagia screening course to train as a nurse dysphagia screener or it can be completed as a standalone course to learn more about dysphagia.

Audience
This course is for nursing staff who work with the adult population

Time allocation
10-15 minutes

This course trains nurses how to identify who is appropriate for Nurse Dysphagia Screening and provides information on what symptoms nurses should look for that may indicate patients have dysphagia and require SLT referral. 

Dysphagia I: The Normal Swallow and Dysphagia II: In Stroke must be completed. 


This course provides a practical introduction to using the National Vital Signs Chart and Early Warning Score.

Audience

This course is for:

  • nurses who complete vital signs and early warning scores 
  • junior doctors who are primary responders for early warning score escalation
  • nursing and medical students (add or delete depending on the LMS the course is placed on)

Time allocation

20-30 mins