The Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Scoping Project is a joint initiative of the Allied Health Professions' Office of Queensland (AHPOQ), Health Service and Clinical Innovation Division, Department of Health and the Cunningham Centre, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS). The recommendations from the completion report form the basis of the Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Implementation Plan. An outline of the implementation project is located here.
The three objectives of the Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Implementation Plan are addressed by:
The Allied Health Telehealth education package addresses objective 1 of the Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Implementation Plan. The Cunningham Centre has developed an online, on demand training package available to all Queensland Health staff. This package is designed to increase clinician capability in the use of telehealth for the delivery of allied health clinical services in Queensland Hospital and Health Services. Further details regarding this package are listed below.
This training package is one of the three workforce capacity building strategies identified in The Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Scoping Project, a joint initiative of the Allied Health Professions' Office of Queensland (AHPOQ), Health Service and Clinical Innovation Division, Department of Health and the Cunningham Centre, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS).
This package is designed to increase clinician capability in the use of telehealth for the delivery of allied health clinical services in Queensland Hospital and Health Services.
The package is presented in three sections:
Service redesign modules
These modules are designed to assist allied health teams to scope the potential for telehealth implementation in their service and identify the elements and processes involved in preparing for and conducting telehealth consultations.
Clinical examples
These clinical scenarios are designed to assist allied health professionals to explore the potential applications of telehealth, including identifying potential technology options and clinical modifications.
Resource library
The resource library contains literature, templates and example documents to assist allied health teams to implement telehealth in their service area.
The package is available online, on demand, and modules can be completed in any order.
This education package is suitable for allied health professionals and allied health assistants employed in Queensland Health's Hospital and Health Services, and for allied health professionals and allied health assistants external to Queensland Health by consultation with AHET.
This training is coordinated by the Allied Health Education and Training team at the Cunningham Centre.
The Allied Health Telehealth education package was developed and is supported by Queensland Health allied health statewide training and support funding.
This training can be completed online, on demand and is designed to be flexible to each learner's need, therefore modules can be completed in any order at any time.
This training will provide participants with increased confidence and competence in the use of telehealth for the delivery of allied health clinical services in Queensland Hospital and Health Services.
Please note: A Statement of Attendance will not be issued after the participant has completed the training. Participation in this professional development activity may contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for the purposes of registration and/or professional association membership. Please refer to the specific CPD requirements of your registration board and/or professional association to confirm.
This training is available on demand for all Queensland Health staff on the Queensland Health intranet (QHEPS). Click here to access.
Access for non Queensland Health staff can be negotiated. Please contact Allied Health Education and Training, Cunningham Centre to discuss access options:
t. 07 4699 8097
e. AHET@health.qld.gov.au
The Allied Health Telehealth Network addresses objective 2 of the Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Implementation Plan. The Network commenced in 2015 and provides members with opportunities to share information and develop collaborative partnerships through three main methods:
opt-in email group coordinated by the Cunningham Centre for dissemination of information on telehealth collaboration, education / training, information sharing opportunities
intranet/internet page for publishing of key documents such as information on networking structures, presentation schedule, summary information from previous presentations (AHPOQ or Cunningham Centre) [in development]
scheduled videoconference presentations on allied health telehealth services implemented in Queensland HHSs (and other agencies if relevant).
Click here for more information about the next Telehealth Network Presentation to be held on Tuesday 17 April 2018.
The Evaluation Resource Guide
The Evaluation Resource Guide addresses objective 3 of the Allied Health Telehealth Capacity Building Implementation Plan.
Further information and external access
If you are external to Queensland Health and would like to discuss access to this education package or other telehealth resources, please contact Allied Health Education and Training, Cunningham Centre
t. 07 4699 8097
e. AHET@health.qld.gov.au
