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Novel psychoactives and the new frontier in addiction Presented by the RANZCP WA Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry Topics Overview of the Emerging Drugs Network of Australia (EDNA) project Opioids: Something old, something new and something blue Gamma-hydroxybutyrate What do Queen Victoria and whippets (not Corgis) have in common? Phenylethylamines, dimethyltryptamine Cathinones Fake pharma frontier: Harm reduction in the era of counterfeit prescription meds and novel benzodiazepines From fentanyls to nitazenes: the evolution of designer opioids Register HERE

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...

This CPR course is run in conjunction with Medical Training Solutions and provides participants with topical emergency presentations and recent changes in emergency practice, tailored specifically for GPs. This workshop is presented in accordance with the current guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council and covers all aspects of resuscitation and basic life support. Completion of a CPR course is a requirement for the 2023-25 triennium. Venue: College House, 34 Harrogate Street, West Leederville. Cost: RACGP Members: $120 | Non-members: $150 CPD: 2 Hours EA Please note that an administration fee of $50.00 is deducted for cancellations less than 5 days prior to the...

Diabetes In-Depth training is suitable for GPs, enrolled and registered nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, pharmacists, exercise physiologists & other allied health professionals. Topics covered on the day include: – Dietary Management of Diabetes – Blood Glucose Monitoring and Technology – Medical Management – Physical Activity and Diabetes – Diabetes Complications – Person-Centered Care: A Practical Application Register now

Dealing with Depression is a highly interactive program that aims to provide general practitioners with a practical framework for diagnosis and managing depression. The program uses case based learning to explore key challenges GPs experience when caring for patients with depression. Cases will be examined and effective strategies will be devised to address these challenges. Register now  

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...

The conference aimed to develop, strengthen and support WA’s mental health sector and wider community, so we can work better together in the interest of the community’s mental health. With a new WA mental health and AOD strategy expected in 2024, the upcoming "Solutions in Motion" conference will be a catalyst for positive change.  This year’s theme will give practical expression to what we want the future mental health in WA to look like as we work towards recovery-oriented and community-focused system.  Attendees can anticipate a dynamic conference program combining topical and timely conversations, and practical streams on things like integration, capacity building,...

In this webinar they will discuss the latest evidence, what needs to be considered for each different approach and how you can support people find a way of eating that is suitable for them. Narelle is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with close to 30 years experience. She provides diabetes education and nutrition advice for all people living with diabetes. She has expertise in carbohydrate counting and flexible insulin dosing for people with type 1 diabetes. Narelle particularly enjoys helping people find practical ways to make their individual diabetes management easier. She delivers Diabetes WA’s Type 1...

The Great Southern Health Professionals Network invites you to attend a family friendly event to start off the new year with some drinks, nibbles and local music for our hard working health network professionals and their families. This year we have changed locations and will have a kids corner, face painting and games. Registration is essential so don't miss out! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service. The Rural Health West CPD 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....