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This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Module 3: Case Discussion Group Accreditation: 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) 4...

Long Service Awards are presented to general practitioners and medical specialists who have served rural and regional Western Australia for over 20 years.  These awards recognise the extensive commitment to providing health services, often to many generations of the same family and their continued involvement in the community. Nominations are not required for this category. The recipients of Long Service Awards are identified through the Rural Health West database and will be notified personally. Awards for 20, 30 and 40 years of service will be presented on Friday 10 March 2023 at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function. WA...

The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. WA Rural Health Excellence Awards Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 11 March 2023  |  6.30pm - midnight  |  Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Cost: $160 per person (complimentary for award finalists and a guest) Dress: Cocktail Congratulations...

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...