Professional development
Looking to further your career?
Mater Education is proud to offer a variety of professional development courses to suit people in all stages of their career covering clinical, leadership and simulation faculty development.
Our courses are available for both Mater employees as well as any organisations, teams or individuals.
Whether you’re an experienced clinician wanting to upskill, an out-of-practice nurse wanting to undertake a refresher course or an organisation seeking communication enrichment programs, there is something to suit everyone. There are a total of 18 courses on offer, ranging from six-hours to seven-day programs.
Our tailored programs combine theory with hands-on simulated learning, providing participants with the skills and confidence to transition from study to practice. Our highly qualified educators have decades of experience and will inspire you to reach your potential.
Explore our upcoming courses below.
Simulation faculty development
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South BrisbaneFour daysAdvanced Instructor Course (AIC)
This simulator instructor training is designed to prepare leaders in simulation-based education to develop their own debriefing and feedback skills and contribute to strategic management and development of simulation programs in their organisation.
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South Brisbane6.5 Hours
Basic Obstetric Skills Stations (BOSS)
This intensive course harnesses Mater Education’s expertise in simulation training, giving participants the opportunity to step through a number of common obstetric procedures and get a head start on their skills development.
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South BrisbaneFour days
CMS Healthcare Simulation Essentials: Design & Debriefing
As a Healthcare Simulation Essentials (HSE) course participant, you will learn to identify the jobs, pains, and gains their colleagues and clinical programs find most urgent. You will then learn to work practically and strategically to translate simulation into visible gains for stakeholders.
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South BrisbaneTwo days
Introduction to Simulation Methodology
This course provides professionals with the knowledge and skills required to develop, deliver and evaluate simulated activities in their area.
Clinical skills development
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South BrisbaneOne day
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) training arms clinicians with the skills they need to provide urgent treatment when faced with cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and myocardial infarction.
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South BrisbaneOne day
Antenatal and Birth Suite Clinical Skills
The Mater Education Antenatal and Birth Suite Clinical Skills course is designed to arm participants with the theoretical knowledge and foundational skills needed to deliver exceptional birthing care.
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South Brisbane6.5 Hours
Basic Obstetric Skills Stations (BOSS)
This intensive course harnesses Mater Education’s expertise in simulation training, giving participants the opportunity to step through a number of common obstetric procedures and get a head start on their skills development.
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Two days
Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (Adult)
The Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC) course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills required for healthcare professionals working in Intensive Care Units and other critical care environments.
Communication enrichment programs
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South Brisbane
Virtual via MS Teams1.5 hoursBuilding a Customer Service Mindset
In this course, you will look through a brain-friendly lens at how customer service really works. Using Mater’s own Mind MASTERY™ Discovery Tool, explore how seven key neuroscience insights apply to your business.
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OnlineThree individual sessions
Educating the Educators
Identify your strengths in your leadership approach, improve your skills of being an engaging leader while networking with others nationally.
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NewsteadFour hours
High Value Conversations
The High Value Conversations course is designed to create an important cultural and transformational shift that empowers employees to have open conversations with colleagues, question unsafe behaviour and ensure safety is prioritised.
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OnlineFour hours
Open Disclosure
This workshop is designed to help participants conduct conversations with transparency and compassion.
