The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ are running a ‘Summer Special’ promotion until the end of February 2025 at the reduced cost of $79.
The course is open to any healthcare practitioner who can self-enrol and pay via the payment gateway.
The course is designed for all registered health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and GPs’.
The College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc. has endorsed the course for 12 continuing professional development (CPD) hours.
Updated in February 2021 to align with the new NZ Asthma and COPD best practice guidelines, the course incorporates the latest research with specific information for the Aotearoa New Zealand context, such as recently funded medications, treating Māori and Pacific peoples and best practice health literacy.
Heath Te Aroha is embracing te reo in a big way. We had a chat with practice manager Dwayne Stewart about this impressive effort.
Read moreFollowing a recent case, the Ministry of Health is clarifying the use of the Mental Health Act (1992) for frontline doctors and nurse practitioners. This concerns situations where someone may require compulsory assessment and treatment.
Furthermore, the Ministry recommends all frontline doctors and nurse practitioners in the community, rural hospitals and emergency departments, engage with training such as that available via Te Pou on the application of the Mental Health Act.
Treatment of patients with moderate asthma exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsPinnacle is a recertification programme provider partner for designated registered nurse prescribers in community health (RNPCH).