2012 is proving to be a busy year for professional development in the medical technology industry. The MTAA professional development program continues to expand with a number of new self-paced online modules being launched.

The MTAA 2012 Training Calendar outlines the wide range of available learning opportunities. Please click here to view the calendar online. Copies can be posted to you by E: pd@mtaa.org.au and indicating the number of calendars you require.

New and Revised Online Self-paced Modules

1.1 Introduction to the Medical Technology Industry

This module has just been revised with the latest information and industry data. It supports new employees or students to understand the medical technology industry. It is freely available from the MTAA website by clicking here.

3.3 Infection Prevention

Released in March, this module provides insight into infection prevention when working in the healthcare setting. To register, please click here.

5.11 Planning Projects

Planning a project for the first time? This new module explores general project management principles and how to apply the skills to the project planning processes during the initiate and plan phases. To register, please click here.

5.12 WHS Fundamentals

With the release of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act on 1 January 2012, WHS has become a hot topic. This module supports employees to gain an understanding of work health and safety fundamental principles when working off-site in a healthcare facility. To register, please click here.

Upcoming Face-to-Face Training

May

1.8 Introduction to the Regulation and Design of Clinical Investigations for Medical Technology in Australia (23 May, Sydney)

June

5.6 High Performing Teams (13 June, online)
2.3 Advertising Therapeutic Goods in Australia (27 June, Sydney)

MedTech Seminar

MTAA’s next MedTech Seminar - Has Your Company Planned for All the Impacts from a Regulatory Adverse Event? will be presented by David McCredie and Elisabeth White, Partners, Baker & McKenzie on 24 May 2012 at the Kolling Building, RNSH, Sydney (4:30 – 5:30 pm followed by refreshments until 6:30 pm). Cliff Spong, Director Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, MTAA will facilitate the session.

This seminar will include issues to consider when an adverse event occurs such as:

• ACCC product safety reporting requirements imposed by new Australian Consumer Law provisions and interplay with the Therapeutic Goods Act adverse event reporting regime
• Potential product liability exposure and practical tips for managing prospective claims
• Impact on clinical trials
• Communications with regulators, customers and healthcare practitioners
• Director, shareholder and stock exchange reporting requirements.

Please click here to register online using a credit card. Members will pay $75 and non-members $150.

Workforce Forum

The MTAA Workforce Forum is seeking additional members who work in the areas of professional development and human resources. Where MTAA is seeking advice on a particular project, a Professional Development Update will be sent to the group inviting a response.  Where a guest speaker is presenting on a topic of interest, Workforce Forum members may join online, or face-to-face in the MTAA Boardroom if wishing to network with other members.

Please email your interest to join the Workforce Forum to pd@mtaa.org.au   Your role would entail joining the online presentations, contributing to discussions on initiatives and projects, and offering suggestions for speakers to present to the forum or at MTAA information sharing events. There will be up to three forums scheduled this year where a guest speaker will be invited to present on a topic of interest.

Contact

To discuss your training needs, either as an individual requiring advice or as a company requiring a tailor-made training solution, please call Fiona Shipman, MTAA Professional Development Manager by P: (02) 9900 0650 or E: pd@mtaa.org.au