External CE Courses
ESSA Approved External Continuing Education Courses
These courses are accredited however are not facilitated by ESSA. For further details and to register for the below courses please use the contact details provided under each course description. *Please note - courses are listed by upcoming dates.
ESSA/PulseStart First Aid and CPR Training Courses
Apply First Aid Course
This Course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response as well as basic life support and management of the casualty, the incident and other first aid providers until medical or other assistance arrive.
*NB: This First Aid Course requires a pre-workbook to be completed and handed in to the instructor on the day of the course. The booklet can be located by clicking on the Apply First Aid Assessment Booklet link on the bottom left hand side of the home page of PulseStart website (www.pulsestart.com.au) Print the booklet out to complete. All the answers can be located online via the First Aid Manual produced by Active Publications - http://www.activepublications.com.au (click on the Online Manual)
CPR Refresher Course
The CPR Refresher course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR.
* NB: The CPR course IS included when you book a First Aid Course with PulseStart; as a result you just need to book a First Aid course if you wish to have both (First Aid and CPR) certificates.
$60
Date & Locations:
Brisbane - 30 October
Location: University of Queensland
Sydney - 12/19 October (sessions run over two Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-8:30pm)
Location: Parramatta RSL (Macquarie Room)
Townsville - 18 September
Location: Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club, the Rockpool the Strand
Canberra - 25 September
Location: University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, Room 12B49
Adelaide - 2 October & 30 October
Location: University of SA, City East Campus, Centenary Building, Room C7-08
Perth - 20 November
Location: Murdoch University (Amenities Building, Room 2.019)
Port Macquarie - 7 November
Location: Port Macquarie Panthers Leagues Club, 1 Bay St, Port Macquarie (Rushcutter Room)
Melbourne - 16 October
Location: RMIT, Swanston St (Building 8, Lvl 6, Room 46)
Ballarat - 27 November
Location: TBC
Launceston – 11 December
Location: TBC
Time:
9:00am – 5:00pm (the CPR Course will be held at the start of the day for approximately 3 hours, and the First Aid will be held following this)
*Food is not included in the price of the course - attendees are to bring their own food requirements on the day*
CEP:
CPR Course: 3
First Aid & CPR: 8
To enrol in a Course please go to www.pulsestart.com.au. For more information please contact Michael Johnston 0432 482 146 or email michael.johnston@pulsestart.com.au.
Nordic Academy Australia offers training courses
for health professionals to become qualified Nordic
Walking Instructors.
Be part of this exploding global trend and help your clients to
improve their quality of life by introducing them to Nordic Walking.
At the same time you add value to your business by offering
Nordic Walking classes to existing and new clients.
The Nordic Walking Instructor Course is tailored for health
professionals who wish to provide their patients with an
enjoyable outdoor exercise.
Course Package includes:
1.5 day Instructor Course with internationally
experienced Master Trainers
Nationally accredited and internationally recognised
qualification
Course manual & certificate
2 year instructor membership and website listing
Nordic Walking Poles (rrp $169)
80 min interactive DVD resource (rrp $47.95)
11 CEP’s for ESSA, 12 PDP’s for APA members
Personal video tape analysis
Business Workshop
Morning & afternoon tea
Course Cost $470
ESSA Members receive a $45 discount on the course.
Course Dates - Spring 2010:
Melbourne: 4 - 5 September
Brisbane: 11 - 12 September
Sydney: 18 - 19 September
Canberra: 25 - 26 September
Hobart: 16 - 17 October
Adelaide: 23 - 24 October
Perth: 30 - 31 October
To download a registration form you can either visit http://www.nordicacademy.com.au/course-registration.html or contact Nordic Academy Australia on toll free 1300 791 740 to register.
For any queries please email training@nordicacademy.com.au
Insight Movement Training Centre - Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Training Course
This ESSA accredited comprehensive course for EP’s is designed to provide the successful graduate with a complete and thorough understanding of the Pilates Method fundamentals. The Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA), the industries professional certifying body, accredits this course and successful completion of all components will make available to the graduate, a direct pathway to membership of the association.
The course is conducted on a part time basis each year and is presented in the format of 8 modules. The program of study involving lectures and practical components will apply current research in movement studies, biomechanics and motor re-learning to provide a basis for effective problem solving and instructional practice of the Method to both healthy and post acute rehabilitative clientele. It will provide an ability to deliver an appropriate program of exercise prescription utilising a broad knowledge of repertory from the pre-Pilates, traditional Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac (Trapeze Table), Wunda Chair and other small Pilates apparatus.
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Module dates:
2011 dates TBC
CEP - 15
For course outline and further information contact Donna Oliver dandon@bigpond.com.au or phone 0429307140
Are you interested in learning more about general sports nutrition and how it can affect fitness, health & performance? Do you have clients asking you for nutrition related advice? Then why not update your knowledge with experienced and qualified sports dietitians to take you through the latest sports nutrition practice and advice in the Nutrition for Exercise & Sport course
Dates:
VIC - 9 October
Gold Coast - 11 September
Sunshine Coast - 30 October
NSW - 11 September
WA - 30 October
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Cost: $275.00
7 CEP's
For more information please visit http://sportsdietitians.com.au/NEScourses/
To register attendance or for further enquiries please email shesiedo@sportsdietitians.com.au or call (03) 9926 1336
Level 1 Matwork- Pilates Institute of Queensland
This 2 day course will give you insight into a modernised Pilates exercise repertoire that is scientifically based and focusses on functional core stability, intersegmental control and a wide range or rehabilitation scenarios. These exercises are appropriate for rehabilitation cases through to intermediate fitness levels.
Sydney 9th & 10th October 2010
Perth 30th & 31st October 2010
CEP: 13
For course details and enrolment please email courses@pilatesoncollingwood.com.au
What’s in a Label? - Webinar
Speakers: Professor Klaus Grunert, Dr Geoffrey Annison
With food labelling firmly on the national agenda it is expected the ‘Food Labelling Law & Policy Review’ currently underway will play an important role for both consumers & industry in Australia. What can other countries tell us about the role of food labelling and how can these insights be used to gain a better understanding of the function of food labels?
Join this free webinar to hear from Professor Klaus Grunert who will present the findings from the European Food Information Council’s (EUFIC) Review of research conducted in 2003–2006 in the EU-15 countries on how consumers perceive, understand, like and use nutrition information on food labels. Providing a local industry perspective will be Dr Geoffrey Annison, Deputy Chief Executive of the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC).
About the Speakers:
Professor Klaus Grunert is the founder and director of the MAPP Center for Research on Customer Relations in the Food Sector. He has undertaken extensive research in the area of consumer behaviour with regards to food including quality perception, food choice and healthy eating. He is the author of 12 books, 110 academic papers in international refereed journals and numerous other publications.
Dr Geoffrey Annison is the CEO of the Australian Food & Grocery Council and has previously worked for food companies, rural companies, universities and the CSIRO. He has an extensive knowledge of current agri-food industry issues, particularly in the technical, nutrition and health areas.
Sponsored by Coca Cola South Pacific.
Date and Time: Thursday 23 September 2010, 9.00-10.00am AEST (Includes Q&A segment)
CEP: 1
Online – register in advance at www.livepositively.com.au/webinars
ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry Courses
The ISAK accreditation scheme is based on the concept of a four-level hierarchy. At the end of the Level 1 ISAK course, participants will be able to demonstrate adequate precision in:
· 2 base measurements
· 8 skin folds
· 5 girths;
· 2 breadths of the restricted profile; and
· has a basic understanding of the theory of anthropometric applications
Enrolment fee includes instructor fees, ISAK Level 1 accreditation (upon completion of all course requirements), textbook and morning tea each day.
Presenter: Dr. Gary Slater
Dates: 3 days: 1-3 October, 2010-08-24
Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm each day (approx)
Location: University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Brisbane
Cost (incl. GST): General Public: $500, UQ HMS students: $375
CEP: 15
For more information please visit http://www.uqsport.com.au/index.html?page=78941, contact UQ Sport via education@uqs.com.au or phone (07) 3346 6243.
To enrol please visit https://www.sport.uq.edu.au/Registration/PD/Default.aspx
This series of courses is designed to give the practitioner an expanded exercise repertoire using Pilates equipment, mainly the Reformer and Trapeze table utilising the principles of Pilates. The addition of instability and a variable resistance greatly increases core musculature recruitment and challenge and opens up a whole new range of possible exercises in challenging, specific, and safe applications. Enrol in our single level weekend courses or all three at once in our week long intensive course.
Level 1 Equipment - 2011 dates TBA
Level 2 Equipment - 28th & 29th August, 2010
Level 3 Equipment - 2011 dates TBA
Equipment Intensive Week - (level 1,2 &3) 27th September - 1st October, 2010
CEP: 15 Per Level
For course details and enrolment please email courses@pilatesoncollingwood.com.au
Level 2 Matwork - Pilates Institute of Queensland
This course will give you insight into a modernised Pilates exercise repertoire that is scientifically based and focusses on functional core stability, intersegmental control and a wide range of rehabilitation scenarios. These exercises are appropriate primarily for intermediate cases through to athlete fitness levels but still retain useful application within lesser fitness levels as well.
Brisbane: 16th & 17th October
Sydney: 23rd & 24th October
CEP: 13
For course details and enrolment please email courses@pilatesoncollingwood.com.au
Heartmoves for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Heartmoves is a low to moderate intensity physical activity program open to everyone and specifically designed to cater for people with lifestyle risk factors or with existing stable chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory conditions, arthritis etc. The Heart Foundation Heartmoves Program is committed to developing ongoing education opportunities for exercise professionals who have previously completed the Heartmoves training.
The Heart Foundation Heartmoves Program and Multiple Sclerosis Australia have collaborated to develop a re-accreditation module for existing Heartmoves Leaders. This module is designed to give Heartmoves leaders the knowledge, confidence, skills and resources to safely and effectively deliver and adapt existing Heartmoves programs for people with MS.
This course includes:
· New health professional with whom you can build relationships to cater for the people with MS in your Heartmoves sessions
· Expert presenters from the Heart Foundation and Multiple Sclerosis Australia
· Safety guidleines for delivering Heartmoves exercise programs for people with MS
· Theory, practical units, case studies and small group work
· New marketing strategies
Location: MS Studdy Centre, 80 Betty Cuthbert Drive, LIDCOMBE, NSW
Dates: 27 November 2010
CEP: 6
For further information, contact details and to download a registration form please click here
Victoria University - Case Conferences
Victoria University is offering Case Conferences for Semester 2, 2010.
Location: Footscray Park campus (Cnr of Geelong & Ballarat roads), Victoria University, Melbourne
CEP: 1 CEP point for either a 30 minutes oral presentation or 60 minutes attendance
Please click here to view the Case Conference timetable with dates, room venue & times.
For further information please direct all enquiries to Dr Dan van der Westhuizen at the School of Sport and Exercise Science on 03 99195395 0423826947 or dan.vanderwesthuizen@vu.edu.au
4 CEPs
This course is an introduction to the structural organization of the human body, with special emphasis on how the bones, joints, muscles and nerves function to accommodate movement. This course is supported by superb software.
http://hkeducationcenter.com info@hkaustralia.com or ph 08 8372 0999
PNF Techniques for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
4 CEPs
This course is designed to help practitioners understand and apply PHF procedures and techniques to upper extremity rehabilitation. The course is supplemented by a text which includes illustrations and animations that simplify the science behind PNF providing challenges to apply the knowledge to develop rehabilitation programs for various upper extremity injuries from a variety of sports.
http://hkeducationcenter.com or info@hkaustralia.com or ph 08 8372 0999
Managing Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults
4 CEPs
This online course empowers health and fitness practitioners to design, implement and manage physical activity programs for older adults, the fastest growing population in the health and fitness industry. The practical information presented in this series can be used by wellness, fitness activity and program directors in a range of settings. Participants will learn to develop or adapt programs for a variety of people, from fit to frail.
http://hkeducationcenter.com or info@hkaustralia.com or ph 08 8372 0999
Care and Treatment of Asthma in Athletes
4 CEPs
Care and treatment of asthma in athletes is an online course for certified athletic trainers seeking continuing education credits. The purpose of the course is to teach you how to treat athletes who have asthma. Asthma symptoms can be triggered by factors such as sensitivity to pollen or animals, viral infections and exercise. After completing this course you will have a clear understanding of asthma and a basic knowledge of how it is treated.
http://hkeducationcenter.com or info@hkaustralia.com or ph 08 8372 0999