Industry working with Healthcare Professionals
Course 3: Working with Healthcare Professionals
Medical technology industry personnel often work closely with healthcare professionals. This requires a range of skills, knowledge and understanding that responds to the language of healthcare professionals and their work environments. In addition, medical company representatives as visitors to the perioperative environment are required to be trained in the 2010-2011 ACORN Standards for authorised admission (Standard 24). A range of modules reinforcing the skills required to work effectively with healthcare professionals are available.
Modules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7 and 3.8 are available through expressions of interest. Please click on 'Register Your Interest' and include with the module title your name, preferred location (face-to-face only), phone and email address. For face-to-face modules, the city location of the training will be dependent on where the majority of those that have expressed an interest are based.
Module 3.6 Operating Theatre Protocols Update is now available online. Companies wishing to register must complete the online form. From the time a company registers, all nominated participants can access the training for up to 12 months. Fees to participate in the training are built on a sliding scale for member and non-member companies. Please click here for participant e-learning fees.
Modules 3.9 and 3.10 are available as self-paced online learning.
To view an interactive demonstration of the free online modules 3.1 and 3.2, please click here.
To learn about the MTAA training level descriptors, please click here. For a summary of module fees, please click here.
Click on the module title and/or presenter for more information.
* The following overview may be subject to change. Please click on the link to register or express your interest.
Recognition of competence through VHIA assessment services (Modules 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 only)
Recognition of competency is available through successful completion of specified assessment tasks. Participants will be assessed against the unit of competence BSBMED301A Use advanced medical terminology. If deemed competent, the participant is issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit.
It is recommended that the participant complete the two free online modules (3.1 and 3.2) or 3.3 face-to-face before completing the assessment. Assessment involves the participant submitting three items of evidence to the assessor.
1. A portfolio of evidence.
2. Written assessment task wherein the candidate answers a series of questions.
3. A supervisor's report.
Assessment is conducted by the MTAA's training partner, VHIA Training. Full information about the unit of competence and the assessment requirements is provided to the participant prior to them undertaking an assessment.
The assessment service is available at $550 per person (including GST). Students or companies interested in undertaking assessment should contact VHIA Training on P: (+613) 9861 4000 or E: training@vhia.com.au
MTANZ Operating Theatre Protocol Training
MTANZ offer Operating Theatre Protocol training. This provides an understanding of protocol and aseptic awareness for medical company representatives entering operating theatres in New Zealand. To learn more, please click here. To register, please complete the registration form.
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* The following overview may be subject to change. Please click on the link to register.
