Orientation Series
MTAA offers a range of Level 1 training modules across a number of courses that support the orientation of new employees. These modules aim to assist new staff understand general aspects of the industry or specific aspects of their areas of responsibility. The modules have been sequenced to better meet the needs of new staff.
| Course | Module | Target Audience | Duration | Fee | Registration |
| 5.0 Workforce Development | 5.1 Introduction to the Medical Technology Industry | For staff new to the industry | Up to 1 hour self-paced online | Free | Access the module online |
| 2.0 MTAA Code of Practice | 2.1 Introduction to the Code of Practice | For staff working directly with healthcare professionals |
Up to 2 hours self-paced online |
See the website for details | |
| 3.0 Working with Healthcare Professionals | 3.1 Understanding Medical Terms | For staff working directly with healthcare professionals who are not from a science or healthcare background | Up to 1 hour self-paced online | Free | Register your interest |
| 3.0 Working with Healthcare Professionals | 3.2 Language of the Human Body | For staff working directly with healthcare professionals who are not from a science or healthcare background | Up to 1 hour self-paced online | Free | Register your interest |
| 3.0 Working with Healthcare Professionals | 3.3 Infection Prevention | For staff working directly with healthcare professionals and/or entering the healthcare setting | Up to 1 hour self-paced online | $145 | Register your interest |
| 3.0 Working with Healthcare Professionals | 3.5 Introduction to Operating Theatre Protocols | For staff working directly with healthcare professionals that are entering the perioperative environment for the first time | 1 day face-to-face in a simulated or real operating theatre in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane |
$950 member $1500 non-member |
Scheduled dates |
| 3.0 Working with Healthcare Professionals | Anatomy and Physiology Series | For staff working directly with healthcare professionals not from a healthcare or science background | Each self-paced online module runs for up to 2 hours |
$145 per module $1100 complete series |
Click here to learn more and register |
| 1.0 Medical Technology Regulation and Clinical Activities | 1.1 Introduction to the Regulation of Medical Technology in Australia | For staff new to the regulatory area | Half day face-to-face |
$550 member $850 non-member |
Register your interest |
| 4.0 Reimbursement of Medical Technology | 4.1 Introduction to Reimbursement of Medical Devices in Australia | For staff new to reimbursement | 2 hours self-paced online |
$165 member $330 non-member |
Register your interest |
| 5.0 Workforce Development | 5.2 Introduction to Leadership and Management | For staff moving from technical expert to new manager | 1 hour self-paced online |
Free | Register your interest |
| 5.0 Workforce Development | 5.3 Management and Leadership Essentials | For staff moving from technical expert to new manager | 1 hour self-paced online |
$165 MTAA/VHIA member $330 non-member |
Click here to learn more and register |
| 5.0 Workforce Development | 5.4 - 5.7 | For staff moving from technical expert to new manager | Second Wednesday Webinars (online) |
$115 MTAA/VHIA member $230 non-member |
Click here to learn more and register |
Contact
For further information about each training option, please click the links above or contact the Professional Development Manager by E: pd@mtaa.org.au or P: (+612) 9900 0650.

