EDUCATION

Education, professional development + more

Did you know that we run an education facility? The Health Education and Research Centre (HERC) is located next to the ANMF office in Hobart. Together we provide nurses, midwives and care workers with access to quality education and continued professional development (CPD).

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  • CPD & Education

ANMF members have access to high quality, face-to-face learning opportunities across Tasmania, along with regular conferences and professional development opportunities throughout the year. ANMF members also have access to free online CPD, with nearly 200 modules meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia criteria all easily accessed via their ANMF Member Portal. These are a great way for members and non-members to advance and maintain their knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the provision of safe and competent care, whilst also contributing to their NMBA required hours.

Right now all members receive discounted rates on ANMF Tasmanian Branch run conferences and CPD sessions thanks to the support of Nurses Club Ltd. and our Health Education Research Centre (HERC).

As a condition of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) all nurses and midwives agree they “will maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge, expertise, and competence, and develop the personal and professional qualities required throughout their professional lives.” Professional Development is one-way nurses and midwives are able to maintain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the provision of safe and competent nursing care. It is the responsibility of each nurse and midwife to ensure they are able to comply with their relevant professional standards and competency, which is difficult given the ever-changing context in which they work.

Almost all EBAs include paid professional development leave, allowing you to take time off for training or conferences.

Here’s an email template you can use to apply for your Professional Development leave

The ANMF Tasmanian Branch holds regular conferences and professional development opportunities throughout the year. These are a great way for members and non-members to advance and maintain their knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the provision of safe and competent care, whilst also contributing to their NMBA required hours.

View the CPD calendar here

ANMF members receive FREE access to over 200 hours of on-line CPD thanks to HealthStaff ED. Get your 20 CPD hours when and where it suits you, on any device, at any time, with nearly 200 modules meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia criteria. To access, simply log on to your ANMF Member Portal.

Members can browse Free Online CPD here

Maintain an online record of your CPD achievements. This service is provided by ANMF Federal Branch.

View what recording services are available here

Under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and AHPRA, all registered health practitioners must undertake CPD. Learn more about what this involves and what your requirements are.

Learn more here

  • Health Education Research Centre (HERC)

HERC is a Skills Tasmania endorsed Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40736). Established in 2013, it is the initiative of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch. The purpose built education space provides accessible, high-quality training for health professionals. In addition to providing nursing qualifications, HERC also offer a wide range of continued professional development (CPD) opportunities. You can learn more about HERC and view the CPD sessions on in your area.

visit herc to learn more