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Headspace Present - Rates of eating disorders have increased significantly in the last 20 years, and this upward trend has accelerated since the start of the COVID pandemic. headspace Albany are excited to invite Great Southern clinicians and educators to our inaugural ED skills training workshop. edSPACE aims to strengthen confidence, capacity and collaboration in the region to meet the needs of young people experiencing EDs. The professionals stream offers 7 hours of PD for allied health, medical, nursing and education workers. To register click here  ( cost is $ 100)

This online course is for allied health professionals looking to increase their knowledge of diabetes and improve the support they provide to people living with diabetes. This diabetes training is suitable for mental health professionals, audiologists, dietitians, exercise professionals, occupational therapists, optometrists, and dental professionals. It will benefit any allied health professional who is working with people living with diabetes and is part of the persons diabetes team. The course is 3.5 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) Enrol here 

An Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) accredited course, this two day program aims to teach the theory and practical skills to effectively manage cardio/respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations and special circumstances, and to prepare senior members of a multidisciplinary team to treat the patient until transfer to a critical care area is possible. The course focuses on achieving advanced resuscitation competencies and is also designed to develop leadership and team skills in managing such emergencies. Course candidates will be sent the ARC Advanced Life Support 2 manual four weeks prior to the course. It is a requirement that the pre-course multiple choice...

About the CPD Nursing Course This online CPD nursing course is for Practice and Enrolled Nurses looking to increase their knowledge of diabetes and improve the support they provide to people in their care. Nurses will benefit from this interactive Nursing CPD course by learning how to help people living with diabetes to manage their condition and prevent complications, as well as providing support, being able to explain diabetes and how to manage it, and answer questions that might be asked in a consultation. Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic condition. Nurses are seeing more and more people with diabetes...

This webinar will provide general practitioners with an overview of sexual and reproductive health care in general practice, covering sexual health, sexual history taking, STI screening and contraception. Thursday, 10 March 2022  – WA: 4:00pm – 5:30pm (AWST)  This webinar is an RACGP Activity allocated 3 activity points and 1.5 CPD hours.  This activity received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. Register here

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The virtual classrooms are free. However, access is only available to those who work in a General Practice, Community Health or Aboriginal Medical Service. You will need to provide details about your workplace when you enrol. Upcoming Dates 8 February 2022, 6.30pm-8.30pm AEDT in Virtual Classroom 15 March 2022, 6.30pm-8.30pm AEDT in Virtual Classroom 4 April 2022, 6.30pm-8.30pm AEDT in Virtual Classroom 2 May 2022, 6.30pm-8.30pm AEDT in Virtual Classroom 6 June 2022, 6.30pm-8.30pm AEDT in Virtual Classroom Click here for more information on how to register

MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE CONDITIONS Topic: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Secondary Stroke Prevention Presenter: Luke Hays, National Stroke Foundation, State Manager Western and South Australia The Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention (CRSP) Webinars are a collaboration between Training Centre in Subacute Care (TRACS), Heart Foundation WA and the Australian Cardiovascular Health Association WA and Rural Health West. They have developed a series of CRSP Telehealth Professional Development sessions for Country WA health professionals via VC. To view previous sessions content please click here

This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia. You will gain knowledge in: types of dementia, signs and symptoms the experience of living with dementia available services and where to access support. Suitable for: People living with dementia, their family carers, family members, and people who are concerned they or someone they know may have dementia. This session is not suitable for volunteers, professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge,...

This session provides an introduction to dementia, including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia. This session provides more detail about causes of dementia and obtaining a diagnosis. Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist knowledge, skills and experience. You will gain knowledge in: types of dementia, signs and symptoms the experience of living with dementia available services and where to access support. Suitable for: Members of the public who want to learn more about dementia, or are concerned that they or someone they know may have dementia. To register click here