An introductory course for Department of Health staff and all users of Acacia 1.0: Patient administration+.

Overview

Acacia is a web based application with many common features and functions throughout the application. This course introduces some of these common features to help you familiarise yourself with how the application works, and how to navigate the system.

Learning Outcomes

• How to log into Acacia
• Basic features and functionality in Acacia
• Searching for, and viewing a patient's record
• Ward summary and printing labels
• Reviewing a patient’s EPR
• View and update patient allergies, sensitivities and alerts
• Access reports

Duration (online course)

14 videos ranging from 2 to 17 minutes each in duration. The final video is optional. This course is expected to take 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete uninterrupted.

Costs

Nil.

Completion

You must watch videos 1 to 13 to be assessed as "completed".

Technical requirements

You may prefer to use a headset to listen to the narration within the videos. Closed captions can be turned on via the  icon after you open the videos.

Viewing the videos on a large monitor/screen is recommended. You can view the videos on a laptop, however you may experience legibility issues in some areas. Viewing the videos on a tablet or other mobile device is not recommended.

If you are using an NTG device and require technical advice or assistance, please call the NTG Service Desk on 1800 000 254.

How to enrol

Please select the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this webpage. 

If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this webpage, please click here and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page.

Selecting on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage.

If you are not already logged into MyLearning, you will be prompted to login.

Login for NTG users and other MyLearning account holders: 

For NTG staff, you will be required to use your NTG credentials. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.

For non-NTG staff, ie. external users, you will be prompted to login using your MyLearning account. 

Non-NTG users who do not have a MyLearning account

If you do not have a MyLearning account you will need to apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.

Course Enquiries

For any queries related to this course, please contact us using the details below:

1800 000 254 (Ask to speak with an ABS Trainer)
ABS1Service.DCDD@nt.gov.au
Training Portal Information Enquiry