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Health professionals can play a key role to ensure people use their asthma inhalers correctly. Up to 90% of people with asthma are incorrectly using their inhalers – this can have a significant impact on managing their asthma. Find out where people are going wrong and how you can correct and help improve their asthma control and quality of life. Topics included: Discussing device technique with your patients or customers Choosing the right inhaler device Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique Identify common errors with each inhaler device  Spacer use and care Date: Thursday 16 of March 2023 Time: 1 pm –...

Join GPs Dr Grace Phua and Dr Daniel Hunt as well as Dr Alex Shivarev, Communicable Disease Control Directorate for an update on the syphilis outbreak in Western Australia. This practical webinar will cover the basic epidemiology followed by an update on what GPs need to know. We'll cover the priority populations, congenital syphilis and identify the opportunities to test in general practice. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the webinar. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health. Your panel: Dr Grace Phua, Metropolitan...

The program also includes a live online workshop with two ACRRM medical educators experienced in using telehealth in their practice. Cases will be discussed giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in this peer group setting. The College is offering 10 dates for the 90-minute workshop and each workshop is limited to 20 people. Our telehealth workshops are designed to cater to participants with varying levels of experience. Workshops 4, 8, and 9 are specifically tailored to users with a higher level of telehealth experience. These workshops will cover advanced skills and address complex questions, while the other workshops are...

WA Primary Health Alliance’s HealthPathways WA in collaboration with the Child and Adolescent Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service and TransFolk of WA are pleased to present a three part webinar series on trans, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) health. These sessions can be attended individually or as a series. The session is open to GPs, GP registrars, hospital-based medical practitioners, public health physicians, public health registrars and medical students (University of Western Australia 3rd year, University of Notre Dame 3rd and 4th years and Curtin University 4th and 5th years). The third session will include: A discussion about gender...

ICGET 2023 is being organized by Researchfora. The aim of the conference is to provide the platform for Students, Researchers and Academicians to share the knowledge and ideas in the recent trends in the field of Green Energy and Technology. ICGET will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and a result in Green Energy and Technology. The aim of the Conference is to provide a platform to the researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to meet the share cutting-edge development in the field. Click here for more information

This session is aimed at pharmacists and pharmacy staff interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to easily access the system and find clinical documents. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate available features of My Health Record. Click here for more info and registration

The Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment with limitations in equipment, personnel and resources. Participants learn in a supportive environment that encourages a relevant, practical and self-directed approach to learning. Participants develop their practical skills and professional abilities such as teaching, teamwork, leadership and dealing with stress and uncertainty. Participants have the opportunity to network with colleagues in a unique setting. Who should attend? Multidisciplinary health professionals with clinical roles or a strong interest in emergency or acute health care are invited to attend...

The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high • Undertaking a detailed risk assessment • Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Accreditation: • 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) • 3 Education Activity PRPD (ACRRM) Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs Topics covered: • The Suicidal Crisis • Acute Management • After the Attempt • Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Register here