About this masterclass

 Unlock over 4 hours of high-quality, evidence-based CPD, expertly delivered by leading professionals in primary care

This comprehensive masterclass equips nurses with essential knowledge to better support patients living with iron deficiency anaemia, a common condition affecting 12% of Australians in general practice. This module will prepare nurses to safely administer IV iron therapy by covering essential areas such as patient preparation, dosage awareness, protocol adherence, and recognising and responding to potential adverse reactions in a general practice setting. It will also educate on the interpretation of pathology results and recognition of potential side effects, and explore more general strategies to help setup and coordinate IV iron services in a primary care setting.

What you get by completing this masterclass

  • Videos

    Watch evidence-based presentations delivered by leading experts in the field

  • Handbooks

    Digital handbooks of the presentations to type notes or download and print

  • Quizzes

    Test your knowledge quizzes to reinforce your learning

  • Certificate of Completion

    Instant downloadable certificate upon each module completion

  • Resources

    Additional and industry resources to support your learning

Modules in this Masterclass

Part 1: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management of Iron Deficiency

This module is designed to enhance clinical confidence and guide nurses in understanding the key aspects of iron deficiency anaemia—how to interpret blood results, support treatment pathways, monitor patient progress, and recognise when further investigation is needed.

Part 2: Management of Iron Deficiency Using Intravenous Iron

This module prepares nurses to safely administer IV iron therapy by covering essential areas such as patient preparation, dosage awareness, protocol adherence, and recognising and responding to potential adverse reactions in a general practice setting.

Part 3: Set up and Administration of IV Iron Service

This module offers a practical overview of how nurses can be involved in building a safe IV iron service. It covers defining team roles, supporting staff training, following protocols, assisting with patient preparation and consent, documenting processes, and promote safety through structured procedures.

Meet the Experts

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya | General Practitioner

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya is the principal of a small independent general practice in the Perth metropolitan area for the last 20 years. As a past Director of Research for the RACGP in WA, he has contributed to guideline initiatives including those for chronic disease self management and preventive activities in general practice. More recent initiatives have included the development of a community based iron infusion facility in collaboration with a Medicare Local and a related educational activity for primary care health professionals.

Joel Mason | Nurse Practitioner

Joel is a Nurse Practitioner, specialising in vascular access/infusion therapy, wound management, gastroenterology, paediatrics, surgery and reproductive health. He has spent over a decade innovating and developing the subspecialties of vascular access and wound management, specifically in paediatrics and at risk populations. Joel is the first Australian nurse with global accreditation for vascular access nursing (CRNI), and paediatric wound management, and is recognised as a hands-on clinical expert.

Alicia Morcombe | Registered Nurse

Alicia is a trained Registered Nurse and Project Manager. The majority of her nursing experience has been in emergency departments in both Australia and the UK. Alicia has also worked as a nurse and project manager in humanitarian settings in South Sudan, Mozambique and Lebanon, during which she was responsible for rolling out large-scale primary health responses, as well as complex distributions and shelter projects. While in the UK, Alicia helped run COVID-19 prevention and response programs that focused on supporting the homeless community in the city of Brighton and Hove. She is currently employed part-time at the WA Iron Centre.

This activity is proudly supported by an independent educational sponsorship from Menarini