Nurses who are working with and caring for young people are invited to this one-day introduction into the role and scope of the youth health nurse.

Date: Thursday 23 February 2012
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Venue: The Royal Children’s Hospital, West Building, Level 1, Health Education and Learning Precinct, Vernon Collins Room (via the yellow lifts)

Program overview

• Adolescents and engaging them in their own health care
• HEADDS and psychosocial screening tools
• Drugs and alcohol in the adolescent context
• Acute and chronic mental health
• Sexual health
• Supervision and reflective practice

This study day is equal to seven Continuing Professional Development hours.

For more info and registration details please see the Forums page.