Training

NSW Health is committed to the development of a workforce that is knowledgeable, skilled and competent. There is a genuine commitment to increasing your access to training by providing a range of flexible learning options.

A range of services and activities are offered across NSW Health through:

• NSW Health Department Learning Services
• Public Sector Programs
• Nursing and Midwifery Office
• NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training
• Workforce Development and Training

Each Area Health Service has an Education and Training unit that provide high quality education and training activities, which enhance the clinical and non-clinical skills and career opportunities of staff.

NSW Health is a Registered Training Organisation offering a range of accredited courses endorsed by the Vocational Education and Training Advisory Board. The Area Health Service based Education and Training Services offer a range of accredited programs, both clinical and non-clinical, that are applicable to the skills of NSW Health employees.

Training is offered across a range of flexible training options and a participant can apply to have previously gained knowledge and skills recognised, no matter how and where they were attained - including on the job experience. For more information speak to Education and Training staff in the relevant Area Health Service.

The NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training (IMET) develops and supports medical education and training provided in NSW public hospitals. This includes:

• supporting newly qualified doctors in their first two postgraduate years
• supporting specialist trainees

For more information see IMET's website for Prevocational Training and Speciality Training.

• Institute of Rural Clinical Services and Teaching - a virtual institute supporting country clinicians across all stages of their careers
• The Rural Health Education Foundation - the Foundation provides independent, accredited education services via satellite television programs for general practitioners and other health professionals working in rural and remote Australia
• The Australian Rural Health Education Network - linking and supporting University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH)
• NSW University Departments of Rural Health - provide medical, nursing and allied health students the opportunity to develop skills in rural areas as well as supporting further professional development of health professionals in isolated practice. Refer to
  • University of Sydney Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill
  • Northern NSW University Department of Rural Health, Tamworth
  • Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health, Lismore
• Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine - peak professional organisation for rural medical education and training in Australia
• Centre for Allied Health Evidence - provides a repository for evidence-based research in a range of areas from physiotherapy through to medical radiations
• Association for Health Professional Education - aiming to promote, support and advance education in the health professions and facilitate communication amongst educators