Description
Law and ethics directly impact nursing and midwifery practice in a myriad of ways. This course has been contextualised for nurses working in mental health services. This seminar is designed to refresh nurses’ understanding of the fundamentals of the law and the legislation that impacts on mental health nursing practice. Included is an outline of legal precepts including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) and its implications for practice, documents, scope of practice of registered and enrolled nurses and the legal and ethical principles of nursing practice.This course is suitable for nurses working in mental health services or with mental health consumers and for nurses considering working in the emergency department mental health and AOD hubs.
This course is suitable for registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives.
Please note: This course is currently scheduled to be delivered face to face at ANMF Victorian Branch, 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Face to face delivery is subject to change dependent on the COVID-safe conditions and restrictions in place on the course delivery date.
Categories:
Capability 1 - Embedding responsible, safe and ethical practice
Disciplines:
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Infant,
Child,
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
Wednesday 25 October 2023
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Thursday 26 October 2023
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Melbourne
Member $400, Non-member $550, Job Rep $380
Provided by
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF)
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