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Professional development recognition for drug use evaluation (DUE) in aged care facilities and hospitals Professional development recognition for drug use evaluation (DUE) in aged care facilities and hospitals

The DUE programs are recognised by a number of health professional bodies as contributing to continuing education and professional development (see below). To be eligible for professional development points on completion of this activity you must:

  • Provide your details including your professional membership number (where applicable) when you access or complete the DUE for the first time.
  • Notify us that you have completed the DUE program by submitting the evaluation/feedback survey.

Pharmacists

Completing a DUE will assist you meet the various competency standards as set out in the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Competency Standards for Pharmacists in Australia 2010.

Accredited PSA activity

The following DUE activities have been accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) as Group 3 activities. PSA is authorised by the Australian Pharmacy Council to accredit providers of CPD activities for pharmacists that may be used as supporting evidence of continuing competence.
NPS DUE activities accredited by PSA

DUE for aged care facilities
Antipsychotic use in the management of dementia CX110010a
Hypnotic medicines for the management of insomnia CX110010b
Opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain CX110010d
Laxative use for chronic constipation CX110010c

DUE for hospitals
Management of acute postoperative pain (APOP) CX110013a
Discharge management of acute coronary syndromes (DMACS) CX110013b
Once completed, please self-record the DUE activity in your CPD record quoting the relevant accreditation number. The number of credits awarded will depend on the number of hours spent engaged in learning (e.g. researching) as part of the activity. Time spent collecting data, completing forms and presenting does not count toward CPD hours. Group 3 credits are allocated at 3 credits per hour of time engaged in learning. To be eligible for Group 3 credits you will need to document a structured reflection on practice to identify learning needs, the time spent accessing information in preparation for the DUE and an evaluation of how practice has improved e.g. repeated data collection after changes have been implemented. Go to the PSA website for more information on allocating CPD credits.

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Nurses

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number 061110344 on behalf of Royal College of Nursing, Australia according to approved criteria, and attracts 15 Continuing Nurse Education points.

 

Date published: 2008-04-15 00:00:00

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