The Flinders Model Chronic Condition Self-Management Workshops

Training for individuals

The Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit based at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, delivers 1-day and 2-day training workshops in the area of Chronic Condition Self-Management and related topics.

Training for organisations

A highly experienced team of health and educational professionals from the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit will come to your workplace to conduct 1-day and 2-day training workshops in the area of Chronic Condition Self-Management and related topics.

To arrange for our presenters to come to you to conduct a 1-day or 2-day workshop, please contact the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit for more information.

 

Your workshop presenters

The workshops are delivered by a highly experienced team of health and educational professionals from the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit based at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia led by Dr Malcolm Battersby.  Our team brings a diverse range of practical knowledge about clinical practices in both urban and rural settings.  

back to top

Certificate of Competence Chronic Condition Self-Management Workshop (2 day)

Why attend the two-day workshop?

With the ageing of our population and the increased rates of chronic conditions our Health Services have a growing need to better manage chronic disease.  Effective support for self-management is an important component of such change.
The two day workshop is designed to enable participants to:

back to top

What do participants say about our Workshops?

“Well presented, educative and relevant, applicable to health professionals and clients”
“I enjoyed learning how to use new tools and looking at management of conditions from another perspective”
“Relaxed atmosphere encouraged interaction”
“Material was simple yet very relevant”
“Found this culturally appropriate training - catered for people from all walks of life”
“Excellent - draws together a lot of what we try to do and puts it into a format we can use”
“Client focused therefore increased ownership of care provided”
“Patient opens up more and therefore health worker can help with issues “real not presumed”

Why Chronic Condition Self-Management?

Internationally, and particularly in developed countries, the disease burden is shifting rapidly from acute to chronic conditions. Health Care practices must now change in response to this challenge. Chronic Condition Self-Management (CCSM) is widely recognised as a key strategy which needs to be included in health care practice. The Flinders Model of Chronic Condition Self-Management support is a generic approach which can be used across a wide range of chronic conditions. It enables the clinician to develop skills in:

back to top

What is the Flinders Model?

FHBHRU has developed a generic set of tools and processes that enables clinicians and clients to undertake a structured process that allows for assessment of self-management behaviours, collaborative identification of problems and goal setting leading to the development of individualised care plans. These care plans are the cornerstones in enhancing self-management for people with chronic conditions.

The tools include:

For further information on the tools visit our self-management page.

Aim of the Flinders Model

The aim of the model is to provide a consistent, reproducible approach to assessing the key components of self management that:

back to top

Do clinicians find this a useful process? - Worth the time?

The most common responses by health professionals are that the Flinders Model adds structure to how they are already working with their clients with chronic disease and that it encourages the client to have ownership of the management process and their care plan.

This workshop is an exciting and innovative approach that enables health care professionals to better support people with chronic illnesses. It will enable health care professionals to empower their clients to be become active partners in their care and more effective self-managers.

How the Flinders Model of Chronic Condition Self-Management improves health outcomes

The Flinders Model of CCSM approach seeks to:

back to top

Who is Flinders Model of Chronic Condition Self-Management education for?

The Education Module has been developed for clinicians working with people who have a range of chronic conditions including mental health problems and in city, rural, remote and indigenous communities.

Timetable & Register for Chronic Condition Self-Management Workshops

On-line registration is not available please click on workshop date required to access the registration form and return it to us via fax or post

20 & 21 November 2008 – Flinders University, South Australia
9 & 10 March 2009 - Flinders University, South Australia
27 & 28 April 2009 - Flinders University, South Australia

Workshops outside South Australia: (return registration forms to the organisation conducting the workshop/s unless otherwise specified)

12 & 19 November 2008 – Whitehorse CHS, Box Hill, Victoria

A Certificate of Competence is awarded to participants who attend the 2 day Workshop and who submit three care plans for assessment.

To arrange for our presenters to come to your workplace to conduct a 1-day or 2-day workshop, please contact the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit for more information.

back to top

Chronic Condition Self-Management Trainer Accreditation Workshop (2 day)

Who can apply to attend the Trainer Accreditation Workshop?

You are eligible to undertake our Trainer Accreditation training in Chronic Condition Self-Management if you have obtained the:

  1. Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit Certificate of Competence Chronic Condition Self-Management Workshop (2 day)  
  2. Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit Certificate of Competence in self-management by completing three Patient Assessments and Care Plans, using the Partners in Health Scale, Cue & Response Interview and Problems & Goals Statements and faxing (or mailing) your completed, de-identified forms to the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit. Feedback will be provided on all case studies.

Timetable & Register for Chronic Condition Self-Management Trainer Accreditation Workshops*

On-line registration is not available please click on workshop date required to access form and return to us via fax or post

17 & 18 November 2008 – Flinders University, South Australia
12 & 13 March 2009 – Flinders University, South Australia
6 & 7 August 2009 – Flinders University, South Australia

* It is a prerequisite that you must have obtained your CoC prior to registering for the Trainer Accreditation Workshop. Registrations will not be accepted until a CoC has been issued.

To arrange for our presenters to come to your workplace to conduct a 1-day or 2-day workshop, please contact the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit for more information.

NewFlinders Model Accredited Trainers Forum (1 Day)

On-line registration is not available please click on workshop date required to access form and return to us via fax or post

Thursday 30 October 2008 - Flinders University, South Australia.

* It is a prerequisite that you must have achieved Flinders Model Accredited Trainer status prior to registering for the Accredited Trainers Forum.

back to top

Motivational Interviewing in Chronic Condition Self-Management support Workshop (1 day)

Due to popular demand, FHBHRU is offering this workshop as an adjunct to the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit Certificate of Competence in Self-management.

19 November 2008 – Flinders University, South Australia
11 March 2009 - Flinders University, South Australia
5 August 2009 - Flinders University, South Australia

* Registration for this workshop is essential. FHBHRU reserves the right to cancel this Workshop at short notice if insufficient enrolments.

To arrange for our presenters to come to your workplace to conduct a 1-day or 2-day workshop, please contact the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit for more information.

back to top

 

 

Updated: 8 October, 2008