Practice Support and Development
Practice Support and Development for Allied Health
Support
Allied Health Practices located within our region have access to the following services and support to help maintain and improve quality within their practice.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Allied Health Network: Allied Health Professionals have the opportunity to access education activities as part of their membership with the CESPHN Allied Health Network
Allied health practice staff can attend educational activities relevant to improving their practices, such as:
- Infection control
- Telephone techniques
- Chronic Disease Management
- Triage
- Cultural Awareness
- Dealing with difficult patients
- and much more
Support and resources
CESPHN can support practices with resources to improve their practice, such as:
- Access to Interpreting Services for Allied Health Professionals
- Signage for your practice – such as infection control, hand hygiene, COVID-19 information
- Human Resource management
- Privacy information
- Policies and Procedures
- Specific CESPHN program information that might involve Allied Health
Health Referral Forms
Practice Support and Development
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