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Building confidence and competence in Electroconvulsive Therapy care
Build the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, evidence-informed ECT care. This immersive full-day program combines expert-led education, practical skills stations, and high-fidelity simulation to strengthen your understanding of the nurses role across the entire ECT journey, from admission, treatment and through to recovery. Gain hands-on experience, deepen your clinical knowledge, and enhance your ability to provide high-quality care in mental health settings
Suitable for
Registered nurses currently working in ECT services
Enrolled nurses currently working in ECT services
Nurses looking to transition to ECT services
Dates
Thursday 29 April 2027
Thursday 21 October 2027
Cost
495.00 including GST
Location
Epworth Camberwell
Why this program is right for you
Program information
Full day program:
- Expert-led tutorials to develop core theoretical knowledge and understanding of ECT care
- Hands-on skills stations to practise essential clinical skills in a supported, practical setting
- High-fidelity simulation where learners will apply learning to complex clinical scenarios and respond with confidence
Together, these components deepen participants clinical knowledge and strengthen their capacity to deliver safe, high-quality ECT care
Expected learning outcome of the program:
- Understand the clinical indications, mechanisms, and legal frameworks guiding ECT practice
- Assess patient selection, risk stratification, and psychiatric treatment considerations
- Demonstrate airway management and anaesthetic principles specific to ECT
- Perform perioperative nursing interventions, including preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Respond effectively to emergencies and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams through simulation
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