Course Content
1.1 Importance of Clinical Competence
1.2 Ensuring Patient Safety
1.3 Guidance from AHPRA and the National Boards on Competence and Patient Safety
1.4 Section 1 Self-Check
2.1 Clinical Skills and Knowledge
2.2 Continuing Professional Development
2.3 Learning and Improving with Self-Reflection and Feedback
2.4 Section 2 Self-Check
3.1 Identifying and Minimising Risks in Clinical Settings
3.2 Incident Reporting and Its Role in Patient Safety
3.3 Patient Safety Guidelines and Protocols
3.4 Section 3 Self-Check
4.1 Ensuring Professional Ethics in Clinical Practice
4.2 Integrity and Accountability
4.3 Handling Ethical Dilemmas in Patient Care
4.4 Section 4 Self-Check
5.1 Effective Communication with Patients and Families
5.2 Involving Patients in Their Care Plans
5.3 Section 5 Self-Check
6.1 Understanding Fitness to Practise Standards
6.2 Responding to Notifications and Investigations
6.3 Complying with Recommendations and Remediation Plans
6.4 Section 6 Self-Check
7.1 Reflective Practice for Skill Enhancement
7.2 Creating a Personal Development Plan
7.3 Adapting to Changing Clinical and Patient Safety Standards
7.4 Section 7 Self-Check
8.1 Case Studies on Clinical Competence
8.2 Lessons from Patient Safety Incidents
8.3 Section 8 Self-Check