CIAP Education  
 
 

Education Schedule - April to November 2009


Contact details

Please contact your library or CIAP to discuss your training requests.

E: ciap@hss.health.nsw.gov.au
T: 1800 824 279 (during business hrs)

May | June | July | August | September | October | November

Date Location AHS Time Session Information

May 2009

04.05.09 OvidSP Train the Trainer ALL 14.00 – 15.00 It is recommended that you take the Introduction to OvidSP class prior to OvidSP Train the Trainer class. Register Here
04.05.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 15.00 – 16.00 This is a recommended prerequisite to other Ovid training courses. Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. No prerequisites required. Register Here
05.05.09 Embase on OvidSP ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of EMBASE using OvidSP's features. It is recommended that you have completed the Introduction to OvidSP course and/or have prior experience using the OvidSP platform. Register Here
05.05.09 Medline on OvidSP ALL 11.00 – 12.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of Medline using OvidSP's features. It is recommended that you have completed the Introduction to OvidSP course and/or have prior experience using the OvidSP platform. Register Here
05.05.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 14.00 – 15.00 This is a recommended prerequisite to other Ovid training courses. Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlights: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. No prerequisites required. Register Here
06.05.09 Introduction to CIAP SSWAHS -
Campelltown Hospital
09.00 – 12.00 A 3-hour hands-on overview of the CIAP resources.
To book,
contact Jacqueline Smith, Library Manager, 4634 3941, jacqueline.smith@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
08.05.09 Making the most out of CIAP resources SWAHS -
Westmead Hospital
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using Medline on OvidSP and CINAHL on the EBSCO platform.
To book,
visit the Westmead Library web site or contact Ratnes Singham, 9845 6262.
14.05.09 Introduction to CIAP SSWAHS -
Bowral Hospital
09.00 – 12.00 A 3-hour hands-on overview of the CIAP resources.
To book,
contact Jacqueline Smith, Library Manager, 4634 3941, jacqueline.smith@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
22.05.09 Making the most out of CIAP resources SWAHS -
Westmead Hospital
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using Medline on OvidSP and CINAHL on the EBSCO platform.
To book,
visit the Westmead Library web site or contact Ratnes Singham, 9845 6262.
26.05.09 Using the Cochrane Library ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Live demonstration and explanation of browsing and searching The Cochrane Library. Includes a brief introduction to evidence-based medicine, The Cochrane Library and the Cochrane Collaboration. Register Here

June 2009

01.06.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
01.06.09 Books@Ovid on OvidSP ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for all users--novice and experienced. Detailed demonstration including: Browsing and/or Searching, Natural Language Searching, Ranking, Passage Retrieval, and Keyword Searching. Register Here
01.06.09 Embase on OvidSP ALL 15.00 – 16.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of EMBASE using OvidSP's features. Register Here
04.06.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
04.06.09 Medline on Ovid ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of Medline using OvidSP's features. Register Here
05.06.09 OvidSP - Creating AutoAlerts from searches ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Learn how to create a current awareness search known as an AutoAlert, a Table of Contents (TOC) AutoAlert and an Expert Search on OvidSP.  Use AutoAlert from a search strategy to deliver records via either email or RSS (Really Simple Syndication). It is recommended that you have completed the Introduction to OvidSP course and/or have prior experience using the OvidSP platform. Register Here
05.06.09 An introduction to CIAP resources SWAHS -
Westmead Hospital
09.30 – 12.00 This course covers the CIAP resources such as MIMs, Micromedex, Stat Ref, MD Consult and more.
To book,
visit the Westmead Library web site or contact Ratnes Singham, 9845 6262.
05.06.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 11.00 – 12.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
05.06.09 Journals@Ovid on OvidSP ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for all users, novice and experienced. Includes a detailed demonstration of Browsing, Issue List, Table of Contents, Field Searching, Saving a Search, PDF, Graphics, and Jumpstarts. Register Here
05.06.09 Basic search on OvidSP ALL 15.00 – 16.00 All aspects of the Basic Search in OvidSP in less than an hour. Examples are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Basic Search function, not just for beginners but also for more advanced users. Relevancy score criteria will be explained in detail, as well as the principles behind Natural Language Processing. Register Here
19.06.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
19.06.09 Making the most out of CIAP resources SWAHS -
Westmead Hospital
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using Medline on OvidSP and CINAHL on the EBSCO platform.
To book,
visit the Westmead Library web site or contact Ratnes Singham, 9845 6262.
19.06.09 Train the trainer on OvidSP ALL 11.00 – 12.00 Our Trainers are conducting one-hour sessions to assist you with searching techniques on the Ovid interface. It is recommended that you take the Introduction to OvidSP class prior to OvidSP Train the Trainer class. Register Here
19.06.09 Books@Ovid on OvidSP ALL 15.00 – 16.00 Designed for all users--novice and experienced. Detailed demonstration including: Browsing and/or Searching, Natural Language Searching, Ranking, Passage Retrieval, and Keyword Searching. Register Here

July 2009

01.07.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Manly Hospital
12.00 – 13.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Amanda Hovey, 9976 9512
06.07.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Royal North Shore Hospital
(Douglas Piper Library)
11.00 – 12.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Bonnie Cheng, 9926 4509
13.07.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Mona Vale Hospital
13.00 – 14.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Amanda Hovey, 9976 9512
14.07.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Wyong Hospital
(Wyong Hospital Library)
14.30 – 15.30 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Suzanne Lewis, 4320 3623
15.07.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
15.07.09 Medline on OvidSP ALL 11.00 – 12.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of Medline using OvidSP's features. Register Here
15.07.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
15.07.09 Embase on OvidSP ALL 15.00 – 16.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of EMBASE using OvidSP's features. Register Here
16.07.09 Train the trainer on OvidSP ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Our Trainers are conducting one-hour sessions to assist you with searching techniques on the Ovid interface. It is recommended that you take the Introduction to OvidSP class prior to OvidSP Train the Trainer class. Register Here
16.07.09 EBMR on OvidSP ALL 11.00 – 12.00 Designed for more experienced users familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of the Evidence Based Medicine Reviews databases using OvidSP features.
16.07.09 Introduction to OvidSP  ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for novice users or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface including: NLP and Syntax searching, Search Aid, Linking to Full Text, RSS feeds and Search Result Management Tools. Register Here
21.07.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Ryde Hospital
14.30 – 15.30 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Bonnie Cheng, 9926 4509
29.07.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Gosford Hospital
(Gosford Hospital Library)
13.00 – 14.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Suzanne Lewis, 4320 3623

August 2009

04.08.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Manly Hospital
14.30 – 15.30 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Amanda Hovey, 9976 9512
13.08.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Hornsby Hospital
13.00 – 14.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Kathryn Leonards, 9477 9180
19.08.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Wyong Hospital
(Wyong Hospital Library)
14.30 – 15.30 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Suzanne Lewis, 4320 3623
20.08.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Ryde Hospital
14.30 – 15.30 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Bonnie Cheng, 9926 4509

September 2009

01.09.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Manly Hospital
12.30 – 13.30 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Amanda Hovey, 9976 9512
01.09.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Royal North Shore Hospital
(Douglas Piper Library)
11.00 – 12.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Bonnie Cheng, 9926 4509
07.09.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Mona Vale Hospital
13.00 – 14.00 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Amanda Hovey, 9976 9512
10.09.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Gosford Hospital
(Gosford Hospital Library)
14.40 – 15.30 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Suzanne Lewis, 4320 3623
14.09.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Ryde Hospital
14.30 – 15.30 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Bonnie Cheng, 9926 4509
22.09.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Hornsby Hospital
13.00 – 14.00 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Kathryn Leonards, 9477 9180

October 2009

09.10.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Gosford Hospital
(Gosford Hospital Library)
14.40 – 15.30 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Suzanne Lewis, 4320 3623
15.10.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Wyong Hospital
(Wyong Hospital Library)
14.30 – 15.30 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Suzanne Lewis, 4320 3623

November 2009

02.11.09 Introduction to database searching - Medline NSCCH -
Mona Vale Hospital
13.00 – 14.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the Medline database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Amanda Hovey, 9976 9512
10.11.09 Introduction to database searching - CINAHL NSCCH -
Hornsby Hospital
13.00 – 14.00 This course is a basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, Kathryn Leonards, 9477 9180
11.11.09 CIAP for Nurses NSCCH -
Royal North Shore Hospital
(Douglas Piper Library)
11.00 – 12.00 This course is an overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence based nursing practice, including CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, Bonnie Cheng, 9926 4509
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