PACT ‘Pelvic Assessment for Continence Training’ – A Practice Development and Accreditation Program for Continence Practitioners
The PACT program is a practice development and accreditation program to develop confidence and competence for performing both female and male pelvic examination for continence assessment, endorsed by the Royal Collage of Nursing Australia.
Next course will be held in July; dates to be advised.
The weekend PACT program will run over 2 x 1/2 day sessions, Friday 4.00pm-8.30pm and Saturday 11.00am-4.30pm.
Attendance attracts 10 RCNA Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning Program (3LP)
The program utilises a range of teaching and learning methods delivered by healthcare professionals, Professor Turner, O&G consultant Dr Nathan, senior Nursing and Psysiotherapist continence practitioners’ and Clinical Teaching Associates.
The focus of learning is on authentic examination practice and accreditation guided by experienced Clinical Teaching Associates – trained to teach and accredit sensitive pelvic floor examinations.
The overall aimsof the program are to:
You can register your interest in participating in the course on the PACT Registration page.
Payment for the course can be made at the PACT Online Payment site. Please do not make a payment until you have received confirmation of your course registration.
Visit the Continence Foundation of Australia website for more information about bowel and bladder health.
Accommodation and airfares should not be booked until you have received confirmation of your course registration.
40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart
Fountainside Hotel offers 4-star accommodation and has been fully refurbished, with king size beds and fabulous bathrooms, 24-hour reception and a dining room for breakfasts and dinner. It is within easy walking distance of the Royal Hobart Hospital, the Hobart waterfront and Salamanca Market.
58 Collins Street, Hobart
Hotel Collins is the ideal accommodation for business or pleasure and is located in the CBD and close to the waterfront. Designed by leading architects, the Hotel's elliptical form rises elegantly above its original Wapping Street façade which retains its historic links but provides a contemporary expression with the Hobart CBD. It is within easy walking distance of the Royal Hobart Hospital, the Hobart waterfront and Salamanca Market.
1 Davey Street, Hobart
Hotel Grand Chancellor is a 4.5 star hotel, well positioned overlooking the harbour, with panoramic views of Derwent River or Mt Wellington and the city. Enjoy contemporary dining at Restaurant Tasman or relax over a quiet drink in The Atrium Lounge Bar while taking in the magnificent views over the waterfront. It is within easy walking distance of the Royal Hobart Hospital and Salamanca Market.
As the conference is held in the heart of Hobart, a wide variety of other accommodation options are available for people ranging from backpacker to 5-star hotels, all within walking distance from the conference venue.