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
This two-part online course aims to provide practitioners with an overview of sexual and reproductive health care in general practice, covering sexual health, sexual history taking, STI screening, contraception and unintended pregnancy. This training also discusses how STI screening can be integrated into contraception and unintended pregnancy consultations. Click HERE to register
This webinar will provide you with an overview on healthy eating and diabetes. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about the general management of diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see. In this 60-minute program, we will cover: - why healthy eating important in diabetes management - the role of carbohydrate food - the Glycemic Index (GI) - the nutrition recommendations for people living with diabetes referencing the Australian Dietary guidelines - the support and resources available through the NDSS for people living with...
Many people may not know their hepatitis C status or be aware that new treatments with minimal side effects and high cure rates are readily available in primary care settings. This workshop will assist primary healthcare GPs, nurses, practice managers and practice staff in undertaking case finding for hepatitis C in their practice by: • Identifying target populations • Conducting searches to identify those patients • Implementing systems to recall those patients back for testing or care • Build stronger patient-practice relationships to enhance health outcomes for people living with hepatitis C Register HERE
Join Dr Jacquie Garton-Smith and Dr Mariam Bahemia for an interactive discussion focusing on use of the updated Advance Health Directive (AHD) in WA. There is currently low uptake of AHDs across Australia, including WA. Increased uptake of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and completion of AHDs is expected to reduce the disparity between treatment preferences and delivered care. This session will explore the role of GPs in advance care planning, including supporting patients to prepare AHDs. We will also share a new mini-audit activity for ACP and AHD that can be used to review whether opportunities to introduce ACP or...
Rural Health West and The Great Southern Health Professionals Network would like to invite you to join us for a wound care workshop event presented by Beth Sperring (clinical nurse consultant) and Donna Larsen (nurse practitioner) from Royal Perth Bentley Group who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. We will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to ‘touch, feel and apply’ many of the dressing products currently in use. Please bring some of the dressings you currently use. Interaction is encouraged so...
Rural Health West presents this one and a half day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2023, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Click HERE to register NOW.
A one day primer course focused on the first ten minutes of emergency paediatric care. The Paediatric Life Support (PLS) Course covers the basics of emergency paediatric management, using the structured approach as taught on the three day Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course. Consistent with the latest clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand, information is presented in lectures, workshops, practical sessions and hands on emergency scenarios over a single day. All PLS instructors are leading practitioners in the field of paediatric care. Candidates also receive a comprehensive manual, and are tested on key components. Course Content: • Basic...
This year’s theme is Grow your knowledge, and is all about supporting women to make informed decisions about their health with information that is easy to understand. Learn something new about women’s health in September through the many events, celebrations and discussions happening online and in-person. For more information on events and ways to get involved CLICK HERE
Applications are now open for Stay On Your Feet® Move Your Body grants for the delivery of community-based falls prevention projects in WA throughout March to May 2024. The Move Your Body campaign and grants focus on important information for older adults to build their strength and balance to prevent falls and promote healthy ageing. Grants of up to $5,000 (plus GST) are available and will fund projects running between 1 March and 31 May 2024. Grant applications close 5pm Friday 27th October 2023. Download your Move Your Body grant application TODAY!
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