Course Content
1Section 1 – Clinical Competence and Patient Safety
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
2Section 2 – Developing and Maintaining Clinical Competence
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
3Section 3 – Risk Management to Support Patient Safety
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
4Section 4 – Ethical Obligations for Healthcare Professionals
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
5Section 5 – Effective Communication and Patient Safety
5.1 Effective Communication with Patients and Families
5.2 Involving Patients in Their Care Plans
5.3 Section 5 Self-Check
6Section 6 – Regulatory Compliance and Fitness to Practise
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
7Section 7 – Reflection and Continuous Development
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
8Section 8 – Learning from Case Studies and Practical Application
8.1 Case Studies on Clinical Competence
8.2 Lessons from Patient Safety Incidents
8.3 Section 8 Self-Check
9Section 9 – Conclusion and Commitment to Patient Safety
9.1 Conclusion and Commitment to Patient Safety