Events

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022, 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. Topics include Crisis resource management Uptake in Stroke Care The Covid Intubation Emergency Medicine Brain CT Snake Bites Burn Management Airway Management Pediatrics Fascial Open wound care To register click here

Nurses and midwives can draw on invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and online learning module, this two-part online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. This course will be presented in two 1.5 hour Webinars via Zoom. Part 1: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) Part 2: Tuesday 22 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) To register click here    

An education session designed for GP's Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals The Webinar was cover Review the criteria for prescribing home oxygen in the regions How to complete referral forms Understand the importance of continued care and patient contact to register click here

Immunisation Coalition invites Healthcare Professionals to attend this free webinar on Meningococcal Disease. This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding meningococcal epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates. Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the clinical relevance of meningococcal disease to various population groups, including children under 5, adolescents and persons with chronic diseases. 2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, and gaps in disease protection. 3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact on vaccine behaviours. 4. Identify the barriers...

Neurological conditions have been recognised as a risk factor for falls. Common conditions seen to increase the risk of a fall include stroke and Parkinson’s disease. There are many ways in which physiological factors accompanying these conditions can increase this risk of falls. Due to the negative impact associated with falling, it is important for practitioners working with patients diagnosed with a neurological condition to recognise this increased risk for falls and be able to assess and implement appropriate interventions. Join us at our upcoming webinar ‘Falls Prevention and Neurological Conditions’, presented by Anita Rattray, Physiotherapist and Lisa Barry, Occupational...

Evening with Dr Prudkins ( Specialist Cardiologist) on general topics of Cardiology for GP's and Health professionals. To register your interest email Tess More information to come!

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) invites all WA primary health care providers and staff (GPs, allied health providers, practice nurses, practice managers, receptionists, PHN staff and others) to register as our guest for the 2022 Practice Coach Summit, which will take place via webinar on Friday 25 February 2022. This is an online, one day summit which will support your practice to maintain excellence, improve sustainability, and build profitability. If you work in primary health care in the WA, you are invited to attend as a guest of WAPHA (usually $275 per person). Sessions include: Using advanced data management in primary care...

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)