Professional development
Looking to further your career?
Mater Education offers a range of courses for practicing clinicians who want to gain or further develop skills in specialty areas.
As the leaders in healthcare education, our core focus is providing the opportunity to learn within a healthcare setting, in our highly developed simulation facilities, by passionate educators. Our tailored programs combine theoretical understanding with hands-on simulated learning in our world-class simulation wards, giving you the skills and confidence to transition from studies to practice.
Explore our courses available below.
Clinical skills development
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South BrisbaneOne dayAdvanced Life Support (ALS)
This interprofessional course is designed for clinicians working in critical care areas or those expected to lead a team during a medical emergency.
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South BrisbaneOne day
Antenatal and Birth Suite Clinical Skills
In this hands-on, one-day program, participants will refresh their theoretical knowledge and practice foundational skills in caring for maternity patients.
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South BrisbaneTwo days
BASIC (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.
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South BrisbaneSix hours
Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD)
This interactive workshop will enable healthcare professionals to learn contemporary, evidence-based skills and knowledge in Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs).
Communication enrichment programs
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South BrisbaneFour hours
Your Resilience Roadmap
This evidence-based, practical workshop will equip you with the tools you need to understand your stress responses and put into place your own roadmap to resilience.
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South BrisbaneFour hours
Building 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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South BrisbaneFour 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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Virtually delivered workshopThree 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.
Simulation faculty development
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South BrisbaneOne day
In-situ Simulation Workshop
Learn how to successfully implement a sustainable organisational wide In-situ Simulation program. The team will guide you through the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of an In-situ Simulation program.
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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.
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South BrisbaneFour days
CMS Simulation as a Teaching Tool
This intensive four-day training program is designed to develop your skills in delivering safe and effective simulation-based learning.
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South BrisbaneFour days
CMS Advanced Debriefing
Drawing on advanced techniques from experiential learning and organisational psychology, this course focuses on debriefing skills to enhance and extend instructional techniques learnt in the Simulation as a Teaching Tool course.
