SearchOnline Education
Our PHN's Online Learning Portal provides targeted, localised education for primary health care professionals across the Darling Downs and West Moreton region. The modules use interactive learning tools including videos and quizzes designed to optimise learning.
Available Learning Modules:
Current learning modules that are available include:
This learning module has been developed in line with the 10 Improvement Measures identified in the Practice Incentive Payment (PIP) Quality Improvement (QI) Incentive. Topics include:
- continuous quality improvement (CQI)
- recording your CQI activity
- diabetes - improvement measure 1
- immunisation - improvement measure 4
- cervical screening - improvement measure 9
This learning module will provide information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services that are available in the region, cross-cultural communication and culturally appropriate protocols including Acknowledgements and the Welcome to Country.
Learning Modules Under Development
We are currently developing a number of additional learning modules which are listed below. Health professionals will receive an alert once these become available.
This learning module will increase the knowledge and confidence of general practice staff caring for refugee patients. Topics include understanding our local refugee population, immunisation and using interpreters to improve the patient experience.
External Online Training Opportunities
We've compiled a list of online training that is already available for health care professionals:
For Health Professionals
GP Only
Nurses Only
Childhood Overweight & Obesity ECHO Series
Join the Childhood Overweight & Obesity ECHO series for weekly support and guidance from your co-participants and medical and allied health professionals.
Supporting Refugee Kids ECHO Network
Relevant for education professionals including early childhood educators, health care providers, and refugee support workers.
Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (QPASTT)
Introduction to the Refugee and Settlement Experience – The Impact of Trauma
To access this free online training please use the code - phn100toowoomba
National Eating Disorder Collaboration
Find training modules on eating disorders and related topics.
Clinical Skills Development Service
Find online courses relating to a number of topics including their five-module Immunisation Course.
Improvement Foundation
Find online webinars covering topics such as chronic disease, digital health, and early detection and prevention.
Australian Primary Care Collaboratives
Find relevant education on chronic disease related topics, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, Closing the Gap and diabetes.
Cancer Council
Find learning opportunities on a number of cancer issues for a range of health professionals (including GPs, health practitioners and OH&S professionals).
Improving Outcomes for Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
This free, accredited, e-module (developed in collaboration with the Australasian College of Dermatologists) works through a real patient's experience with apparently refractory eczema.
Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education
Find a series of eight short videos for GPs interested in palliative care.
Diabetes Qualified
Find a person-centred, evidence-based eLearning program to increase knowledge and understanding of diabetes for nurses working in general practice.
Get Support
For more information, please contact:
Melody Shepherd
Manager - Health Workforce
Phone: 07 4615 0900
Email: melody.shepherd@ddwmphn.com.au
