Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) – Perth

Registrations for the Rural Health West CPD workshop: Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) being held in Perth on Friday 10 March 2023 are now open!

Workshop details

This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios.

The workshop content includes:

• Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine).
• Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport.
• Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations, and identify and list common poisonings.
• Apply a systematic diagnostic approach in toxicological presentations to increase patient safety.

Eligibility

Priority will be given to currently practising medical practitioners within the regions.

Registration

Online Registration: https://ruralhealthwest.com.au/events/toxicological-emergencies-perth-2/

Registration fee

Cost: $440 (Inc. GST)
Nurse Practitioners: $350 (Inc. GST)

Accreditation

This workshop is pending accreditation with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for continuing professional development hours for the 2023-2025 triennium.

Confirmation

All confirmed participants will receive written confirmation via email of their place in this workshop approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the workshop with information and materials posted once confirmed a place.

Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.