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WACHS employees Pitch Your Pilot! LearningNetworkNews

WACHS employees Pitch Your Pilot!

Pitch Your Pilot is back for 2022! Your ideas could make a difference WA Country Health Service (WACHS) employees are invited to submit ideas to improve the way we work or create more positive outcomes for country communities in the third 'Pitch Your Pilot' program. Whilst the program is open to WACHS staff, collaborative ideas engaging in partnerships are encouraged. Trial of virtual reality goggles for pain diversion in paediatric patients when undergoing a medical procedure in an emergency department. The BACKUP service is a pilot program that uses WACHS Command Centre technology for senior nurses to provide support and…
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February 3, 2022
My Health Record Improvements Webinar LearningNews

My Health Record Improvements Webinar

Wed 2 Jun 2021 5:00pm This ACCRM webinar lead by the Australian Digital Health Agency will provide information on how to use the My Health Record System. Doctors will learn about the benefits of using the system as well as all the latest improvements Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar doctors will know: What is the My Health Record system and what benefit is there to me and my patients in using the system. What changes and enhancements have been made, in particular with Pathology, Diagnostic Imaging and Advance Care Directives. Education and Training resources available. Where to…
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June 2, 2021
Palliative Care Week EventsLearningNetworkNews

Palliative Care Week

In 2021, National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) will be held from Sunday 23 May – Saturday 29 May, with the theme “Palliative Care It’s more than you think.” During NPCW 2021 we hope to spark important conversations in the community about the benefits of quality palliative care and celebrate the amazing dedication of all those working and volunteering in palliative care across Australia. Visit the website for more information and resources.
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May 17, 2021
Scholarships Open EventsLearningNetworkNews

Scholarships Open

The National Centre for Farmer Health will provide a limited number of scholarships to financially assist students who would like to undertake further study in area of Agricultural Health and Medicine. Scholarships are open twice yearly to applicants who enrol in core units HMF701 (Agricultural Health and Medicine) and or HMF702 (Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities) either as part of their Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health and Medicine, or as an elective at Deakin University or other university post-graduate course. Applications close on the 31 May 2021.  Visit the website for more information or to register.
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May 10, 2021
Culturally responsive care and Blood Borne viruses: Webinar series for WA healthcare workers EventsLearning

Culturally responsive care and Blood Borne viruses: Webinar series for WA healthcare workers

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are growing in WA, the latest census data shows one in five households speak a language other than English at home. When supporting CALD populations, health professionals can be faced with clinical presentations and needs that vary substantially from Australian-born populations, particularly in terms of Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs).   This course is for: General practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses and other interested healthcare workers.   This activity training has been submitted for approval to RACGP QI&CPD Program category 3 CPD points and ACRRM 3 core PDP points in the ACRRM program. Session One: Thursday 13 May…
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May 6, 2021
FASD Graduate Certificate LearningNews

FASD Graduate Certificate

There is one week to go until applications close for the 2021 intake of the Graduate Certificate in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) run through the University of Western Australia (UWA). The aim of the course is to provide clinicians with the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to participate in team-based assessment and diagnosis of FASD. Beginning 2021, online program will be offered nationally and internationally to clinicians with a background in psychology, speech pathology, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, medicine and other relevant disciplines. You do not need to be living in…
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October 12, 2020
Bunbury Rural Emergency Assessment and Clinical Training (REACT) workshop Learning

Bunbury Rural Emergency Assessment and Clinical Training (REACT) workshop

Registrations for Rural Health West CPD workshop: Rural Emergency Assessment and Clinical Training (REACT) being held in Bunbury on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2020 are now open!   Workshop details The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT course includes major trauma and cardiac arrest in both children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency…
Sally Mueller
June 19, 2020
Transition to Practice Program LearningNews

Transition to Practice Program

The Transition to Practice Program provides an evidence-based framework of support over 12 months to nurses who have transitioned to primary health care and feel they would benefit from additional support. For more information on the program and how to apply please follow the link: Transition to Practice Program Information. Please note: This program does not match or allocate nurses to a workplace. Nurses must already be working in a primary health care setting (or ensure they are by the time the program starts) to apply
Sally Mueller
May 21, 2020
WEBINAR: How to prepare for and implement telehealth: critical success factors for clinicians LearningNews

WEBINAR: How to prepare for and implement telehealth: critical success factors for clinicians

When: Thursday 9 April, 4-5.30pm WST (including Q&A) Where: Online Register now   The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that we have had to step away from ‘business as usual’ in primary care and find alternative ways to share information and communicate.   In this webinar, Australian GP Dr Amandeep Hansra and UK GP Dr David Triska, will share their experiences of implementing telehealth (phone, online and video consultations) and provide practical tips and advice based on their first-hand experiences.   This session is aimed at clinicians and will cover a range of issues related to preparing for and implementing telehealth,…
Sally Mueller
April 8, 2020
Webinar: COVID-19 Medicare Item Number and Telehealth Consults EventsLearningNews

Webinar: COVID-19 Medicare Item Number and Telehealth Consults

RACGP WA, Rural Health West and WA Primary Health Alliance invite you to participate in a webinar on Wednesday 25 March, 7:00pm to 8:00pm (AWST) This webinar will include: • an update on the temporary Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for video (telehealth) and phone consultations, recently introduced in response to the COVID-19 outbreak • the telehealth consultation – a rural GP perspective • an update on the HealthDirect Video Call program Register here
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March 25, 2020

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