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The Australian Physiotherapy Council's (APC) online Cultural Safety Training for Physiotherapists has been developed in partnership with The University of Melbourne, and is proudly brought to you by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

End-of-Life Essentials provides online learning opportunities and practice resources for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to improve the quality and safety of end-of-life care in hospitals. Education modules are designed to assist all health professionals working in acute hospitals in delivering end-of-life care.

There are 25 modules available across six main topics. The Australian Physiotherapy Association recommends that, at a minimum, health professionals complete the Orientation to End-of-Life Care package.

Click on this link to sign up for End-of-Life Essentials: https://education.endoflifeessentials.com.au/

OPEN (Online Pain Education Network) is an evidence-based online training program designed to transform how healthcare professionals understand and treat chronic pain.

For the first time, the OPEN course provides an opportunity for all healthcare professionals to learn the same shared core knowledge and skills for helping people living with pain to manage their pain without relying on medication alone. There are four awards available, each focusing on a different aspect of pain management. Complete all 4 awards to receive an OPEN certificate of completion in the OPEN Clinical Pain Management Training program — all included for a one-time cost of $280. (Payment is made through OPEN's website)

Click on this link to sign up for the OPEN Clinical Pain Management Training program: https://openpaintraining.com/register/?group=APA

Learning that supports your career

Sports Medicine Australia is offering APA members special discounted rates to the learning & development that you need to support your career in physiotherapy.

Courses include:
Sports Trainer Level 1 program

Sports Medicine Australia's (SMA) Level 1 Sports Trainer course is designed to introduce participants to the basic knowledge and skills required by a Sports Trainer. These skills include the management of specific sporting injuries, sports taping and transporting an injured athlete. This course educates prospective Sports Trainers on the basic principles of sports medicine. This course has been developed for Allied Health students and professionals.

Use code APAST10 for 10% off when enrolling through the SMA website

First Aid + CPR
This course is delivered using blended learning combining pre-course online learning with theoretical and practical tasks. Students are required to participate in all course elements, providing them with an opportunity to practice and refine their skills prior to assessment. The course structure involves simulated real-life scenarios which could appear in the community, sporting and/or workplace settings. This allows students to demonstrate application of their skills and knowledge.

Use code APA15 for 15% off when enrolling through the SMA website

Bundle Offer: APA members now have exclusive access to enrol in SMA's First Aid, CPR course AND Sports Trainer (Allied Health) course for a special partnership price of $299 (RRP $409)

To take advantage of this offer, contact the SMA team at safersport@sma.org.au with your APA member number and include your preferred course dates.


To find upcoming course dates, discount codes and registration information, click here.

VALD Academy provides free, self-paced online training designed to help physiotherapists and their teams build their knowledge and confidence in using VALD objective measurement technology and digital health tools. Whether you are new to VALD systems or looking to develop a deeper understanding of their application, the Academy offers structured, step-by-step learning that you can complete at your own pace.

Courses range from introductory content covering the foundations of using VALD systems, through to intermediate learning focused on common tests, metrics and interpreting testing data, as well as masterclasses exploring more advanced applications. Bite-sized video tutorials guide you through each unit, with content designed to progressively build your knowledge and practical understanding. A quiz at the end of each course allows you to check your learning, and successful completion earns a VALD Academy certificate of completion.

Click here to sign up for free.