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This webinar provides Western Australian midwives with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The webinar also highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification. A combination of didactic and interactive quizzes will be used throughout the webinar This course is for: All midwives in WA ACM CPD Endorsement Activity 21 July 2021, 4:00pm – 5:30pm (AWST)  Funded by Government of Western Australia Department of Health For more information or to register please visit the website

Mental Health and Substance Addiction Presentations in General Practice Local GPs and medical practitioners are invited to join regional and addiction psychiatrists Dr Mat Coleman and Dr Kelly Ridley, and Dr Kalliste Black, the new Regional Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at an interactive education session. WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST 2021 | 6.00pm – 8.00pm The Boardroom, Premier Mill Hotel Cnr. Clive Street and Austral Terrace, Katanning (includes dinner). REGISTRATION To register email us at contact@gshpn.com.au (Please advise if you have any dietary requirements when confirming your attendance).

Infectious syphilis in Western Australia - Using the RISE Framework to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia.   Date: Wednesday 18 August 2021 Time: 12.00-12.45pm Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenters: Yvette Roe and Sue Kildea, Charles Darwin University     Videoconference Information: The session will be provided via videoconference and recorded. The recording will be made available on the WA Syphilis Outbreak...

Presentation to include update on AHC community acquired malnutrition project, how to use screening tools and useful resources for malnutrition management Finger food provided Limited places available, RSVP to jessica.ausma@health.wa.gov.au by COB 13/8/21 to reserve your place For further details contact Jessica Ausma, 98928206

Building blocks to a successful rural career The rural Career Planning Workshops have been developed to assist health professionals establish a career path and identify opportunities to build a successful career in rural Western Australia. These free, one-day workshops will be useful for all health professionals, including medical practitioners, nurses, midwives and allied health practitioners, providing practical knowledge and skills that can be used to develop personal career goals and plans. Throughout the workshop participants will be considering: Personal values and motivation. Personality types and working with others. The importance of self-care. Exploring short, medium and long-term goals. Understanding career development,...

Tuesday 31st August 2021, 07:00-08:00 pm AEST (5pm WST) Live and recorded, free Zoom webinar Speakers: Melissa Chapman – Facilitator (NPS MedicineWise) A/Prof Ralph Audehm – GP (University of Melbourne) Prof Andrea Driscoll – Nurse practitioner (Deakin University) Dale Richardson – Pharmacist Grace Castro – Person living with heart failure Register on the following link:  https://www.nps.org.au/cpd/activities/heart-failure-how-a-team-approach-can-optimise-patient-care

Best practice cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care This first webinar is aimed at General Practitioners. Join Dr Mary Belfrage and Professor Constance Dimity Pond as they give an overview of best practice principles in the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the cultural context of addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, carers and communities. Objectives Describe best practice clinical and cultural aspects of the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

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 if possible. The course focuses on achieving advanced resuscitation competencies and is also designed to develop leadership and team skills in managing such emergencies. Course Content:  Recognition, assessment and management of the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach  Treat cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, including manual defibrillation  Management of...