Library resource guides: ANZCA and FPM CPD Program resources: Short format learning

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Short course, workshops, problem-based learning discussions and small group discussions

Participate in face-to-face or virtual small group learning which may include teaching or learning a new skill, and which has an interactive and/or hands on component.

Participate in the ANZCA Educators Program (AEP)
Participate in an ACE meeting workshop
Complete a scientific meeting workshops - including ANZCA ASM workshop or ASA NSC workshop
Complete a problem-based learning discussion sessions
Complete a Regional Anaesthesia skills course
Complete an IV cannulation course
Attend a Perioperative Advanced Communication Skills (PACS) workshop
Undertake an ASA Communications Workshop - for example: Dealing with Difficult People

Check out the Courses tab of Keeping Current library guide for additional short course and learning sessions

See also: Formal courses for courses towards a formal qualification (higher education/tertiary)
See also: Learning sessions for attendance at lectures, presentations or online learning
See also: Reviewing performance: Team scenario for practice evaluation activities
See also: Wellbeing Education sessions for wellbeing related courses
See also: specific Emergency Response activities - for example: Can’t intubate, can’t oxygenate (CICO) and cardiac arrest/cardiac arrest – specialist pain medicine physicians for EMAC-related reporting

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under Knowledge and skills short format learning activity.

External courses

ACHS: Root Cause Analysis
Understand the policy and legislative requirements of undertaking a Root Cause Analysis. Develop skills in conducting the RCA process.
ASA: Events
CPD training and events, including exam support sessions, communication workshops, regional anaesthesia cadaveric courses and much more.
Benchmarque: Perform Intravenous Cannulation
The Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Course (HLTHPS009) is evidence based and the techniques taught in this IV cannulation course are designed to promote the best practice outcomes for patient care.
Blue Knot Professional Community
Blue Knot Foundation offers a variety of training programs that build on each person’s, team’s or organisation’s knowledge of complex trauma and trauma-informed practice and how best to support services and practice in both clinical and non-clinical settings. We deliver training in trauma-informed practice, complex trauma, vicarious trauma and leadership across sectors around Australia.
Good Clinical Practice training
Training for NSW Health hospital staff and NSW-based medical research institutes
Monash Uni: Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance (short course)
Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve performance.
Psychwire: Motivational Interviewing - Foundational
Join Drs. William Miller, Theresa Moyers and Stephen Rollnick and learn how to engage with your clients in a practical way to help them build their own motivation for change.
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Transthoracic Echocardiography Certification
Bridging the gap between your foundational theory and clinical practice, our course will develop your competency and confidence in performing and interpreting Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FCU) under supervision from accredited FCU trainers at your hospital.

Learn@ANZCA

Use the links below to access additional support resources contained on the Learn @ANZCA platform.

Note: Resources located in Learn@ANZCA require that you first register before accessing.

ANZCA Educators Program [Learn@ANZCA]
The AEP has been developed as a practical teaching course to support all clinicians who have a teaching role and particularly those who work with trainees, including supervisors, fellows and senior trainees. The course will prepare you with the appropriate knowledge and skills in educational principles to facilitate learning and teach with results in the anaesthetic and pain medicine environment.

CPD Note: CPD participants will automatically have the hours for this activity populated in the CPD portal.

ANZCA courses and workshops

ANZCA ASM Website
Each year, we explore innovative new ways to deliver continuing professional development (CPD) and networking opportunities through a program of plenary sessions, small group discussions, and interactive workshops.
ANZCA Educators Program (AEP)
This is an interactive five module course, delivered over 1.5 days, designed to equip anaesthetists and faculty of pain medicine specialists with the knowledge and skills to be competent clinical teachers.
FPM: Clinical skills courses
Our clinical skills courses and trainee tutorial program are designed to support pain medicine trainees.
ANZCA Events and Courses
Our events, meetings, courses, seminars, workshops, and evening lectures are developed by experts and tailored to the training and continuing professional development needs of anaesthetists, specialist pain medicine physicians, and the wider medical community.

CPD Note: CPD participants will automatically have the hours for this activity populated in the CPD portal.

Anaesthesia Continuing Education (ACE)

Joint Continuing Medical Education
Joint Continuing Medical Education (CME) refers to events and meetings organised by two or more of the ACE Committee parent organisations: ANZCA, the ASA and NZSA.

CME events and meetings take place across Australia and New Zealand throughout the year and generally attract CPD points, meaning they are a great way to maintain your medical education.
Anaesthesia Continuing Education (ACE) events
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

ANZCA & FPM resources

CPD Activity Guide
This guide contains a list of all the activities associated with the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program, as well as links to associated individual activity guides and forms.

ANZCA Educators Program (AEP) Library Guide
This guide contains information relating to the resources available via ANZCA Educators Program (AEP).
ANZCA: Keeping Current Library Guide
This guide contains resources that medical professionals can use to keep up-to-date with current articles, research, trends and networking opportunities, including the setting up of personalised journal alerts.