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Whether you spend a large or a small amount of time on social media, you may not appreciate the extent to which AHPRA and other regulators consider that you are bound by their codes - and that those codes apply to both your professional and personal use of social media.

With this course, you will develop a solid understanding of your obligations when it comes to social media. With an increased awareness of the risks and potential pitfalls you may encounter, you will be better placed to navigate your online interactions and safeguard your reputation. We’ll outline best practice and talk about some case studies which show how easily something that seems like a harmless like, comment or share, can turn into a professional nightmare.

This course will not only help you avoid finding yourself in the gaze of the regulator - but if that does happen, we will also give you practical tips and guides on how best to navigate that situation.

Learning Outcomes

1. You will be able to identify and describe the roles of key regulatory bodies in Australia, such as AHPRA and the various National Boards, when it comes to the regulation of your social media use as a health practitioner
2. You will have a good working knowledge of the relevant codes, laws and guidelines, and will be able to apply those to your use of social media
3. You will understand the scope of your professional obligations relating to social media use, and will be able to identify when you may be engaging in conduct that could be in breach of those obligations
4. You will understand how the relevant regulators might respond to breaches of your professional obligations in your use of social media
5. You will be able to identify at least three proactive steps you can take to ensure your use of social media meets the expectations of the regulators
6. You will be able to develop a social media policy that assists you to meet your obligations as a health practitioner on social media
7. You will know how to effectively deal with a complaint related to your social media use, including the initial steps to take.

Details

Cost: Please refer to Provider's website.

This course is entirely self-paced and available online at any time. It can be completed in multiple sessions over several months if that is convenient. Your progress will be saved and you’ll continue where you left off when you log back in. The learning materials also remain available for you to revisit for 12 months after purchase, even if you’ve completed the course on the first day.

Disclaimer: Please note, once you click 'Register now' you will be leaving the AMA’s CPD Home website and entering a third-party education provider’s website. If you choose to register for this learning, you will need to provide some of your personal information directly to the third-party education provider. If you have any queries about how third-party education providers use, disclose or store your personal information you should consult their privacy policy.

Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.