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  • The role of General Practice in supporting people with weight concerns

    WA, Australia

    The second session will provide attendees with an understanding of: The role of general practice in supporting patients with weight concerns. How GPs, practice nurses (and other healthcare professionals) can overcome the risk of providing unsolicited advice when initiating conversations about weight. How to incorporate a behaviour change and motivational approach to chronic disease care planning. Presenters: Dr Mark Mellor, General Practitioner, Connolly Drive Medical Centre Sara Drew, Registered Nurse and APNA Programs Solutions Manager – Leadership, Education, Support Click HERE to register

  • Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2023

    WA, Australia

    The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. The forum has limited places.  Travel subsidies will apply for all eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA. Optional pre forum workshops Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP) Friday 16 June 2023 Cost: $330.00 NeoResus Friday 16 June 2023 Cost: $360.00 Eligibility Open to all currently practicing GP Obstetricians, Obstetric and Gynaecology Specialists and GP Registrars with...

  • Workshop: Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+)

    Katanning Katanning, WA, Australia

    The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audio-visual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility: All medical practitioners are welcome to register, with priority given to currently practising rural and remote...

  • FREE Poisoning Prevention Webinar

    WA, Australia

    Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

  • Hand Injury assessment and commonly missed injuries

    WA, Australia

    Great Southern health professionals are invited to join Dr Mark Hanikeri MBBS, FRACS (PLAST) from Handoc for this exclusive evening event.. Light refreshments provided and places are limited. To find our more and register click HERE

  • Immunisation Back to Basics – Webinar

    WA, Australia

    This webinar is aimed at practice nurses to help them navigate the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Michele Cusack will discuss: Accessing PRODA Accessing AIR Completing overseas vaccinations on AIR – with real time examples REGISTER here

  • Paediatric Health Program for General Practitioners.

    WA, Australia

    This is a multifaceted education program designed for General Practitioners and includes: monthly live interactive webinars (recordings available), an online chat forum, resources, and feedback to support your practice in paediatric health care. Cost: $250 + GST to access all course materials from 16th February 2023 until 16th February 2024. Click here for more information and registration

  • Workshop: Emergency Airway Skills Management

    Albany Albany, WA, Australia

    This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Length: One day – 8.00am-4.30pm Cost: $50 The cost of this workshop is...

  • Do you have patients requiring paediatric assessment in the Great Southern?

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    Albany Albany, WA, Australia

    GP's, Pharmacists and Psychologists are invited to join: Dr Rebecca Cresp, Consultant Paediatrican and Head of Department, Albany Health Campus, who will be sharing her expertise in the assessment and management of children with ADHD and ASD. Also, Georgina Greaves, Manager of Paediatric Outpatient Services, on maximising access to paediatric services. Light Refreshments provided, RSVP for catering purposes / registration numbers are limited NOTE: This is a self-directed CPD accredited activity. Register here 

  • Voluntary Assisted Dying Participating Practitioner Workshop

    WA, Australia

    A VAD Practitioner workshop has been organised for Friday, the 11th of August at Fiona Stanley Hospital facilitated by the VAD Coordinator for SMHS, John Robinson and supported the SWCNS,  Care Navigator, Kim, with the opportunity for a further workshop later in the year if demand is high. Lunch and morning tea are provided, please provide any dietary restrictions. To register send an email to smhs.vadprogrammanager@health.wa.gov.au