About: This course provides physiotherapists working in Counties Manukau with the basic skills needed
to assess and treat the commonest forms
of BPPV they
will encounter on wards or in ED
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: This is for
physiotherapists, working for Counties Manukau
who assess and treat people with dizziness, that is, physios covering
wards, ED and/or doing weekend cover.
Prerequisites: Vestibular Training – e-learning
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 3 hours
Course contact: Janet Rowley and Thomas Deane
Search results: 1901
About: This
course provides physiotherapists working for Counties Manukau with the basic
skills needed to assess and treat common causes of dizziness, apart from BPPV,
which is covered in the earlier session.
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: This is for
physiotherapists working for Counties Manukau, who assess and treat people with
dizziness, that is, physios covering wards,
ED and/or doing weekend cover.
Prerequisites: Vestibular Training –
e-learning
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 3 hours
Course contact: Janet Rowley and Thomas Deane
Participants: This course is required for all Waitemata clinical staff in services working with individuals, families, children and young people.
Prerequisites: Violence Intervention Programme Pre-training module
Duration: 8 hours face to face workshop
Course contacts: Rebecca Webster, Nurith Divekar and Hannah Wood
About this course
The Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) team present a one day course for all WDHB staff who are working with individuals in the community and inpatient services.
The course covers the dynamics, identification and how to respond to Family Violence, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) situations.
- Understanding the dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence (IVP) and Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN)
- Implementing the Ministry of Health (MOH) Six Step Response to (IPV) and (CAN)
- Identifying how you can make a difference!
- Provision of a take home Training Workbook for ongoing reflection and reference
Please note: Before enrolling please discuss with your manager how this course will help you meet your performance objectives.
Target audience: Any Te Toka Tumai employee, priority given to those whose services support the practice of routine enquiry for family violence.
Pre-requisites: must complete both the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and the Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) the online component before signing up to the face-to-face training
Duration: 8 hours (6 hours online, 2 hours face-to-face)
Course contact: FamilyViolence@adhb.govt.nz
As healthcare providers, we play a key role in supporting the safety of the individuals and families in our care. Our Violence Intervention Programme (VIP), which is aimed at all Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau healthcare professionals who deal with child abuse or inter- familial partner violence.
Once you have completed this module, you may be required to complete the National VIP module prior to attending the core training workshop.
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The content of this eCourse mirrors the key aspects learnt during the face to face Violence Intervention Programme training. All staff in MoH high risk designated areas (Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Emergency Care and Mental Health ), are required to attend the facilitated VIP training. This needs to be followed up annually through the eCourse refresher training programme.
Due to the complex nature of family violence it is imperative that every applicant has first attended face to face VIP training. This course is equivalent to 1 hour of Professional Development Time |
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Prerequisites: You need to have completed the Violence Intervention CORE Training day
Takawā / Time: 7 hours
Course contact: Rebecca Webster, Hannah Wood, Nurith Divekar & Marie Nugent
Method: face-to-face
Frequency: Annual
Mā wai tēnei | Who is this for: This course is for any Te Toka Tumai staff who have completed any CORE VIP Training less than 2 years ago.
Prerequisites: 8-hour study day CORE VIP Training
Course contact: Family Violence Team
Frequency: Every 2 years as required by Auckland District Family Violence Policy
Duration: 1 hour
Intended audience: All Waitematā DHB Social Workers
as well as any clinicians working regularly with Vulnerable Adults (Key
workers, Allied Health, Nursing Staff, Community Services, Primary
Health, Residential Services)
Duration: 2 hours including a shared morning tea
About this course
This course builds upon the introductory 'Vulnerable Adults Response Core Training' by offering a more in depth study of specialist areas related to working with Vulnerable Adults. In this case we will explore the Maori approach to Vulnerable Adults.
Intended audience: All Waitematā DHB Social Workers
as well as any clinicians working regularly with Vulnerable Adults (Key
workers, Allied Health, Community Services, Primary Health)
Duration: 2 hours
About this course
In response to the Crimes Amendment Act (3) in 2011, Waitematā DHB has established a Vulnerable Adults Response (VAR) Policy, which outlines the pathways we work in when dealing with Vulnerable Adults across the DHB. This training offers an introduction and guidance regarding the work with Vulnerable Adults.
This course covers:
- Legal responsibilities
- Pathways and guiding principles in accordance with the VAR Policy for all staff
- Definitions, Indicators and Reasons for abuse and neglect
- Trends
- Case examples/reviews
Intended audience:
All Waitematā Mental Health, CADS and forensic DHB Social Workers as
well as any clinicians working regularly with Vulnerable Adults within
the Mental Health setting (Key workers, Allied Health, Nursing Staff,
Community Services, Primary Health, Residential Services)
Duration: 5 hours face-to-face course, including 0.5 hour lunch time
About this course
This Study Day builds upon the introductory 'Vulnerable Adults
Response Core Training' by offering a more in depth study of specialist
areas related to working with Vulnerable Adults in the Mental Health
context.
Specifically, this Study Day will cover the following topics:
- Capacity and partial capacity
- the journey from Vulnerable Adult to orders under PPP&R or EPOA activation and how Social Work interventions can support this process (i.e. how can we support families to apply for orders under PPP&R in the community)
Information sharing under Family Violence Act 2018
WDHB policy and pathways on Vulnerable Adults Response
Update from the Whangaia Nga Pa Harakeke (Police response) liaison
Introduction to Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust (PASAT)
This course is for all nurses and allied health staff who work with adult populations and who may come across vulnerable adults in their work. The course is designed to give learners confidence in identifying a Vulnerable Adult under the Crimes Act and understanding their responsibilities if abuse is disclosed or suspected.
Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Learning Needs Analysis form for Ward 31 Auckland City Hospital, Te Toka Tumai.
Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Uploading your completed audit form constitutes a legal statement that you have demonstrated your ability satisfactorily.
In due course, the course Tutor will confirm this and award you a PASS (10/10)

Mā wai tēnei | Who is this for: Registered Nurses at Waitematā
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Sophie Jones, Clinical Educator
Method: Face to face
Frequency: Once for new staff to Shift Coordination (or as a refresher as required)
To book on a session, please email the course contact who will book you into a session, and please advise your manager
- If approved, accept the calendar invite in the confirmation email
ALS - Advanced Responder Recertification - Practical - Waitematā
Whakaminenga / Who this is for?
- SMO are recommended every 3 years
- Registrars and House officers.
- Nurses working in LCC, CVU, ECC, ADU , ICU, HDU, PACU, Transit care, DNM, PaR team.
- Anaesthetic Technicians
Duration: 4 hours
Valid for: 2 years (can be repeated annually)
What you can expect :
- Applying practical skills of Resuscitation that support management of Adult and Pediatric collapse, AED, manual Defibrillation and Airway adjuncts.
- Participating in scenarios for the management of collapse and medical emergencies within a safe learning environment.
Whakaminenga | Who is this for: All Waitematā Radiology Nurses, MITs, Sonographers
Prerequisites: nil
Takawā | Time: 5 hours
Course contact: Karen Moughan
Frequency: This course can be completed annually.
Prerequisites: Appropriate eLearning for scope of practice. Nursing staff are recommended to do the immediate eLearning and BLS face to face.
Takawā / Time: Pre-requisite eLearning is approx 60 mins learning time and face to face course is 1.5 hours.
Course contact: clinicaleducation@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Method:Blended learning -eLearning and face-to-face course
Frequency: every 2 years
Whakaminenga | Who is this for: All Waitematā nurses who are proficient cannulators
Prerequisites: Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (Waitematā) eLearning & Blood Culture Collection eLearning
Takawā | Time: 2 hour workshop + prelearning
Course contact: Amanda Robinson
Frequency: complete once, repeating will refresh knowledge but not update your verified record
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CPR skills for Immediate responder - Practical
Intended audience: Welcome to all New graduates or New Nurses starting at Waitemata
Duration: 3.0 hours credit
Valid for: 2 years
This course covers:
- Demonstration of Basic Life Support Adult and Paediatric DRSABCD
- Management of Anaphylaxis
- Airway Management (Open airway techniques, Bag Valve Mask, and Adjuncts)
- Resuscitation Medications/Emergency trolley
- Team Scenarios

CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
Intended audience: Waitemata DAOs requiring update
Duration: Full day (8 hours)
About this course
DAOs are health professionals designated and authorised by a Directors of Area Mental Health Services (DAMHS) to perform certain functions and use certain powers under the Mental Health Act. All DAOs are required to maintain clinical competence and engage in update training to maintain their DAO licence.Who is this for: ED/ ADU staff
Time: 90-120 minutes
Course Contact: Talk to your VIP Coordinators ( Rebecca Webster & Hannah Wood)
Method: eLearning
Family Violence is an issue of fundamental importance to the health of New Zealanders. Health care providers can make a crucial difference to identifying and supporting victims of Family violence. We all have a role in addressing family violence in New Zealand.
This course requires a passcode please contact: Rebecca Webster or Hannah Wood please note there is a practical component that can be organised with the VIP team.
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The In-team Vaccinators, once trained can vaccinate Waitemata District Health Board workers against influenza. This course is available for all staff who hold a current annual practicing certificate and vaccinating adults is within their scope of practice. |
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Mā wai tēnei | Who is this for: Waitematā Expert Nurses working in Medical Services
Prerequisites: Expert RN/EN
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Contact: Angelito Tolosa, Jon Hosking, Sarah Timmis, Lynnette Long
Frequency: complete once, repeating will refresh knowledge but not update your verified record
About:
The workshop will serve as a check-in on progress with any clinical projects or clinical initiatives, as well as a chance to connect with peers and discuss the challenges and successes experienced in their roles. We will also touch on leadership support and overall well-being.
This course is for Nursing Entry to Practice @ Waitematā
Use your group enrolment key, for example:
- 2022September
- 2023February
Note. the enrolment keys are case sensitive.
New Zealand Resuscitation Core Advanced - Practical - Waitematā
Whakaminenga / Who this is for?
- SMO
- Registrars and House officers
- Anaesthetic Technicians
- Nurses working in LCC, CVU, ECC, ADU , ICU, HDU, PACU, Transit care, DNM ,PaR Team
Duration: 8 hours
Valid for: Attend once on starting at Waitematā
What you can expect:
- Applying practical skills of Resuscitation that support management of Adult and Paediatric collapse, AED, manual Defibrillation, Airway adjuncts Basic Trauma survey.
- Participating in scenarios for the management of collapse and medical emergencies within a safe learning environment.
- Assessments including theory test and practical assessments on Rhythms, Manual Defibrillation, Airway adjuncts, BLS for Adult and Paediatrics.
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: Waitematā Nurses providing care for patient receiving Non-Invasive Ventilation in a ward setting.
Prerequisites: NIl
Takawā | Time: 10 hours (including pre-Learning)
Course contact: Breanna Carl
Frequency: This course can be completed every 2 years, please note that the re-credentialing is annual.
About: On completion of this course, nurses are to undergo three credentialing sessions with their nurse educator or with the respiratory nurse specialists. Annual re-credentialing is required, reattending the study day will refresh knowledge if required.
Please note, priority bookings are reserved for nurses working in Rima, ED, Transit & PAR.
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: All Waitematā Nurse Educators and Clinical Coaches
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 3 hours
Course contact: Janine Quiding
Frequency: May complete monthly
About: This forum is a platform designed for Nurse Educators and Clinical Coaches at Waitematā to engage in professional development, stay updated with the latest practices, and share insights from their clinical experiences.
Whakaminenga | Who is this for: This course is only for Occupational Therapy staff and OT students in the Waitemata district, across all practice areas.
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Kirstin.O’connor@waitematadhb.govt.nz and Katrina.Wallis@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Method: Face to face
Frequency: Once
Prerequisites: (Please complete e-learning before attending course)
Takawā / Time: approximately 4 hours of study time for e-learning and 8 1/2 hours for practical Workshop
Course contact: ClinicalEducation@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Method: e-Learning and face-to-face practical workshop
Frequency: Required every 2 years
About: This course focuses on the first 10 minutes in managing the seriously ill child. the e-learning covers a large component of theory and the face to face course is hands on with some assessment on the practical skills taught during the day(ntubation skills not taught on this course)
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: Waitematā Nurses (Competent, Proficient, Expert)
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Sonny Shi
Frequency: This course can be completed every 2 years
About: This study day aims to enhance participants' understanding of diverse expectations in Palliative Care and develop skills for compassionate communication, pain management, symptom assessment, and discharge planning.
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: Waitematā Patient Care Assistants
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 4 hours
Course contact: Amanda Robinson
Frequency: This course can be completed every two years
About: An update day for Waitematā Patient Care Assistants, to further develop skills and knowledge, and update any new changes.
Whakaminenga | Who is this for: All Waitematā nurses
Prerequisites: Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (Waitematā) eLearning & Blood Culture Collection eLearning
Takawā | Time: 4 hours
Course contact: Amanda Robinson
Frequency: complete once, repeating will refresh knowledge but not update your verified record
