Step 8 – Training & CPD
Training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) are vital for compliance, demonstrating our team's readiness and safety skills.
Remember...
Certificates must be valid for at least 2 months at submission, and all training must be completed before your first shift.
Make sure that your certificate is issued in Australia and is healthcare-specific.
Don’t have a certificate?
We offer
free training through a website called
Community Therapy. To access the free training with our
promo code 'e4'. Watch this video to see how it's done:
CPR/First Aid training
Make sure...
- That training is completed in Australia or New Zealand.
- The training provider that issued your certificate is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
How long is my certificate valid for?
The certificates are valid for the dates mentioned below, unless something different is noted on the certificate itself.
| Training certificate | Valid from date of completion: |
|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | 1 year |
| First Aid | 3 years |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Infection Control
Make sure that your training for PPE and Infection Control has been completed after 2020 and issued in Australia.
Personal Protective Equipment
If you do not have a PPE certificate, please follow these steps that will be emailed to your from our Compliance team:
Step one
Step two
Confirm you've read it by signing this form.
Once you have signed the form, we will automatically be notified.
Infection Control
If you have not completed a module in Infection Control, you can do so on
Sentrient which we recommend.
Medication Safety Training - RNs and ENs
A mandatory medication safety training plan has been developed specifically for our RN’s and EN’s through Ausmed*.
It is not required for AIN and PCA positions.
So, what's required?
Medication Safety Principles Training Module
This 30 minute course covers the potential risks of medications, the importance of continuity of medication management and documentation, and how to obtain a Best Possible Medication History.
Aged Care Medication Management and Error Reduction Training Module
This one hour lecture covers the rights of medication administration and reinforces best-practice strategies to minimise the risk of harm, with a focus on aged care settings.
*What is AUSMED?
AUSMED is an online platform that provides healthcare professionals with access to a range of accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. Once you have access to your account and have completed your training, you are welcome to complete other modules. The good news is – the hours that you spend completing these modules can be contributed towards your yearly registration.
Got a burning question you want answered?
Here's a few we get asked alot...
1. I completed Manual Handling training through a non-healthcare RTO provider. Is this valid?
No, we are unable to obtain non-healthcare Manual Handling certificates. Manual Handling training that is specific to the Healthcare sector covers areas such as lifting, carrying, or moving patients, and requires specific techniques to ensure the safety of both the caregiver and the patient.
2. I completed Manual Handling training through my qualification. Can I use this instead of getting a certificate?
Yes, if you provide evidence of your transcript with the year of completion of this unit, we can accept this.
3. Does E4 recommend a training website for First Aid/CPR/BLS??
Yes, we recommend TPC Training where you can complete your CPR training, entirely online! Please note, we do not have a partnership or professional affiliation with this website.
4. I completed First Aid training through my qualification. Can I use this instead of getting a certificate?
Yes, if you provide evidence of your transcript with the year of completion of the First Aid unit, we can accept this.
5. I have completed medication safety training already. Can I use this certificate?
We require our staff to complete the mandatory training through AUSMED. This way, we can ensure that our staff are prepared with the same knowledge and skills before they begin work.