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From award-winning producers, Home Is Where the Hearts Stops is a comprehensive CPR training video, but not as you know it! Written according to latest international resuscitation guidelines for audiences young and old of all learning styles, the video effectively communicates the key basic life support principles with clear and simple instruction, innovative analogies, on-screen text and animations and tongue-in-cheek humour. Cardiologists, paramedics, trainers and students are saying “it’s the best CPR training video [they've] ever seen". Show Less

This video resource looks at various aspects of the early years setting from the basics of health and safety to areas of employment within this rewarding industry. The topics of preventing accidents, controlling infections, and types of early years settings are highlighted as well as career pathways and the roles of workers in different early years settings. This video resource has additional support notes with questions and answers for your students and includes interviews with personnel working in the industry which shows a true reflection of life working in the early years sector. Show Less

Workers in community or health services will from time to time encounter people exhibiting behaviours of concern. This collection of short programmes outlines common examples of difficult and challenging behaviours as well as providing practical strategies for safe, effective responses. This includes using appropriate communication strategies, following established procedures, and knowing when and how to seek assistance or refer a client. With the aid of dramatised scenarios, experienced mental health professionals offer helpful information and demonstrate effective responses. Show Less

Accidents and injuries occur without warning. When incidents happen in public places, often the welfare of the victim depends on the level of help they receive before qualified paramedics or other professionals can attend to them. For this reason, it makes a lot of sense that as many people as possible have some basic skills in first aid. This programme provides a rundown of the issues involved, and the main types of injuries that occur in the community and how they should be treated. It includes what to do in an emergency; legal and moral aspects of first aid; fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains; neck, head and spinal injuries; hypothermia and hyperthermia; and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) – (both hands-only, and hand and mouth procedures). It provides clear verbal and visual information, portraying some typical scenarios in public places where immediate first aid intervention is required, and demonstrating the correct ways to administer relevant procedures. This programme is an ideal learning resource for those studying first aid at an introductory level. Show Less

The decline or total loss of any of the five senses has an enormous impact on an older person's independence and the quality of life they enjoy. This interview led programme outlines the difficulties and behaviours a carer may encounter as a result of a client's sensory impairment as well as providing practical strategies and management plans to assist carers in meeting the needs of clients with sensory impairment. Show Less

This fantastic video resource informs students about the latest research on the effects of marijuana on the brain. Animated graphics clearly shows how THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, hijacks the brain's endocannabinoid system and harms the functioning of different parts of the brain associated with coordination, cognition and intelligence, and mental illness. Clinicians who treat marijuana users forcefully explain that it's possible to become addicted to marijuana and that the risk of addiction is higher for teenagers because their brains are not yet fully developed. The author of a long-term study cites research that shows that people who started using marijuana as teens show an average loss of 8 points in IQ. Recovering marijuana addicts provide a human face to the effects of marijuana as they describe why they started using and how use led to dependency and addiction. Show Less

This program is comprised of 10 short programmes, each addressing practical techniques and protocols in the administering of medications. This includes essential requirements for preparing medications and clients, as well as dealing with contingencies. Proper techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated for the different routes of administration. Show Less

Anywhere in the community or in the home, emergencies can occur, which require the administration of first aid. This collection of video resources provides an overview of the main areas of first aid training, including: what to do in an emergency; legal and moral aspects of first aid; heart attack, stroke, diabetic shock, epilepsy; CPR and hands-only CPR; fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains; neck, head and spinal injuries; burns, scalds, electrocution; cuts, lacerations, bleeding; asthma, allergies and anaphylaxis; poisoning and overdose; and hypothermia and hyperthermia. Show Less

Working with people with disabilities is challenging and highly rewarding. This interview led programme discusses: the complex issues facing people with disability; effective communication; supporting rights, interests and needs; supporting a range of disability types; and responding to risk. We talk with co-ordinators and support workers from the Woorinyan - Day Training and Employment Support Services for People with a Disability, the Senior Deaf and Disability Liaison Officer at LaTrobe University, Grit Media’s Sarah Barton who produces disability related content, and Arianne Garner-Williams, a systemic advocate for people with disabilities. Ideal for community services related studies at TAFE level, the production covers the essential elements of the ISC Community services unit of competency, Work effectively with people with a disability. Show Less

Working with people with disabilities is challenging and highly rewarding. This interview led programme discusses: the complex issues facing people with disability; effective communication; supporting rights, interests and needs; supporting a range of disability types; and responding to risk. We talk with co-ordinators and support workers from the Woorinyan - Day Training and Employment Support Services for People with a Disability, the Senior Deaf and Disability Liaison Officer at LaTrobe University, Grit Media’s Sarah Barton who produces disability related content, and Arianne Garner-Williams, a systemic advocate for people with disabilities. Ideal for community services related studies at TAFE level, the production covers the essential elements of the ISC Community services unit of competency, Work effectively with people with a disability. Show Less

Professional boundaries refer to the distinctions that a worker or professional or group of professionals make between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. In the delivery of health care services, they are critical to maintain a proper, professional relationship between workers and clients. However, it is an area where there can be many ‘shades of grey’ and health care providers must use appropriate decision-making tools to guide their behaviour. This programme provides an introduction to the area of professional boundaries, and includes interviews with three experienced health professionals, including renowned consultant and trainer, Jenny Bray – along with some excellent dramatized scenarios aimed at provoking thought and discussion in this important area. It is an essential learning resource for students studying in a range of health care areas, and working health care professionals – be they in institutional care facilities or involved in community-based care. Show Less

Providing health and care services to recipients has changed significantly in recent decades. Not only have technology and medical science progressed considerably, but approaches to service provision have also shifted. Today, the service user is the focus of coordinated and managed care plans. It is critical that their needs, wants and aspirations are the focus of service delivery. This film explores how individual needs are met with health care and other service provision. It features the University of Kent’s Professor Julia Twigg and The Fremantle Trust’s Sue Green, who provide expert comments relating to care plans and the management of individuals’ needs. It is an engaging and informative resource for those studying courses relating to health care and allied service provision, as well as serving as a useful professional development tool for those already working in those sectors. Show Less

WARNING: This video contains real-life footage of car accidents with graphic scenes. The original award-winning Dying High gave viewers an unblinking look at what happens when teens overdose on alcohol or other drugs. This new programme moves onto the nation’s highways, where viewers follow an ambulance as it responds to a multi-vehicle accident involving teens and drugs. Viewers learn the driver severed his spinal cord and is now a quadriplegic. In addition to this compelling footage, viewers are briefed on the range of devastating outcomes resulting from driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs. Includes interviews with real teens who faced the horror of a drugged driving crash. This programme urges students to think about the impact their actions have on loved ones and friends when making decisions about drugs and driving. Clearly gives your students the jarring realisation that "This could happen to me." Show Less

Case management is becoming a prominent and successful tool of modern healthcare. Putting the client firmly at the centre of a collaborative process, it can be mediated by doctors, social workers, nurses, and a range of vocationally qualified staff. It's tricky, but is guided in all cases by a recognized set of standards that can help bring about optimal outcomes in highly complex environments. Show Less

Wellbeing is not just about a healthy body – it is critical to maintain a healthy and active mind as well. There are many psychological factors that contribute to an individual’s state of health, and maintaining perspective and balance is critical to ongoing mental wellbeing. This film features street interviews and commentary from three experts – psychotherapist and counselor Simone Lee, social worker Ben Hoskins and Julia Twigg, professor of social policy and sociology at the University of Kent. They provide an informative coverage of key areas that contribute to our mental wellbeing – self-concept, self-esteem, relationship with family and stress. It is an essential reference for senior secondary and FE students of health-related disciplines. Show Less

To effectively deliver its products or services, any organisation must have certain fundamentals in place, including a positive and constructive organisational culture, a clear mission statement that effectively articulates its purpose and values, effective communication channels and an emphasis on solid team building. All these elements need to be in place in order for a health or social care service provider to function effectively and deliver appropriate outcomes to its clients. This film examines those areas that are required for the successful operation of organisations in the health and social services sector. It is an essential resource for students of courses related to health and social care service provision, and serves as an informative and useful tool for professional development for those already working in this area. Show Less

William James, more than anyone else, was responsible for introducing the wide range of topics that now comprise the broad field of psychology. In his magnificent text, The Principles of Psychology, he explored and expanded what was then known about neuroscience, cognition, emotion, perception, and behaviour and left a legacy of inquiry into the workings of human experience that still fuels this social science. This film presents some of James’ most important formulations, including his discussions of habit, consciousness, will, and religious experience with current live-action illustrations. Dr. McDermott's commentary reminds viewers that James's work also prods us to lead our own individual lives with courage, openness to possibilities and awareness to what James referred to as the "fringe" of experience. This fringe includes the hunches, un-expressible feelings, and haunting memories that influence our thoughts and actions. An interview with a young recovering alcoholic and an account of James’s own struggle with suicidal depression make this film an emotionally moving experience as well as an instructional one for students. Show Less

Team nursing is founded on a philosophy that supports the achievement of goals through group action. Under the team nursing model, all members are encouraged to make suggestions and share ideas. Successful implementation of team nursing results in high levels of job satisfaction and strong motivation to give better care. This essential video resource provides nurse unit managers and nursing team members with the knowledge and practical tools needed to develop a highly effective nursing team. From forming a new team and day-to-day functioning of a team, to the secrets of a successful team, this comprehensive and insightful resource illustrates exactly why teams work best. Show Less

Infection control in a health care setting is a fundamental responsibility shared by all staff. This video resource will ensure that infection control is front of mind for every worker. It starts by outlining the four principles of infection control, followed by a detailed examination of standard precautions that must be undertaken at all times, including a step-by-step demonstration of correct hand washing technique. Transmission-based precautions are explained, grouped into three broad groups: contact, droplet, and airborne. Finally, organisational support is described, including the importance of the infection control committee and regular health screenings for all staff. Show Less

The health of individuals and communities worldwide is affected by a complex combination of factors. Where we live, our environment, genetics, income, education level, and our personal relationships all influence our health. This insightful programme offers an overview of adult health and development, outlining the physical, social, emotional and intellectual stages of development we all experience. It illuminates the health status of adults, acknowledging gender differences and similarities and summarising the major determinants of health which affect societies worldwide. Throughout the programme, expert input from doctors is balanced with personal opinions from everyday adults at all three stages of development. Show Less

The goal of post-stroke rehabilitation is to enable an individual who has survived a stroke to reach the highest possible level of independence and be as productive as possible. Nurses are integral to the multidisciplinary team responsible for a stroke survivor's rehabilitation program. This comprehensive video-based resource provides nurses with a full overview of their role in post-stroke rehabilitation. With expert insight from a clinical neuropsychologist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, physiotherapist, and social worker, we provide an overview of stroke and its impacts on the patient, the process of post-stroke rehabilitation, the role of nurses in rehabilitation, and the importance of total patient education. Show Less

Nursing, like any job, has its inherent risks. But in nursing, more than other fields, risks present themselves on a daily basis, and the impact of these risks can have serious consequences. It is critically important then for nurses to be aware of the risks around them, and be well equipped to deal with them in the best way possible. This essential programme provides a framework for management of risks; from identification and assessment, to potential solutions, and a risk management plan. It then examines common areas of risk for nursing professionals; from infection control and manual handling, to medication errors, IV therapy, and patient identification. Show Less

Health professionals have a responsibility to provide clear, concise and appropriate information to colleagues, patients and the wider community. This essential programme employs a dynamic combination of dramatised scenarios, real footage on the ward, and expert comment from health professionals, to get to the heart of communication in a health care setting. It discusses how nurses can communicate more effectively, and examine blocking behaviours that we can all fall into. It also delves into specific day-to-day situations faced by nurses, demonstrating how to break bad news, providing strategies for effective handover, and responding appropriately to aggression. Show Less

Like residents of most countries around the world, many Australians experience unequal opportunities to access even the most basic health treatments. The larger portion of our population can take for granted that when they are ill some of the finest treatments in the world are immediately available. Yet for many others their access is restricted or prohibited. This programme provides three case studies of Australian organisations: Sacred Heart Mission, Bendigo Community Health Services and Inner South Community Health Services, who have all developed innovative programmes to help minimise the impacts of health inequalities. Show Less

Like all health care professionals, nurses have many variables to consider when administering patient care, in order to deliver desirable and effective outcomes. This is equally true in community, hospitals, and aged care facilities. Care plans, clinical pathways and critical pathways are some of the tools available for the management of patient care, allowing for a systematic and holistic multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. This program explains these tools and provides insight into their implementation and evaluation. Additionally, the program presents some of the innovative technological developments and initiatives that are seeing advancements in patient care management. Show Less