Events

5 May 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am An online workshop training that will explore motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults, aiming to increase participant skills in applying a motivational interviewing approach within their own role. This online workshop aims to: Increase awareness of motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults. Increase knowledge of the key processes in motivational interviewing with older adult clients. Increase skills in applying motivational interviewing techniques within a falls prevention context. Increase confidence in applying a motivational interviewing approach within own role....

Monday 9 May 2022 12:30pm-1:15pm Remote MOCA testing This session is part of a series on Delivering Clinical Care Remotely, where clinicians from a range of disciplines will be providing information on their experiences with delivering assessment and treatment remotely. This session on Remote MOCA testing will be presented by presented by Sarah Bennett (Snr OT, JHC) and Tallie Nish. Click here to join the meeting  

11 May 2022 9:00am-4:00pm (AEST) With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, the new program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. This online, blended program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. REGISTER HERE.

12 May 2022 Collie PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles. Internationally, the introduction...

Thursday 12 May, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm   People with diabetes have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality if they get COVID-19. Does everyone with diabetes have the same level of risk? What are the conversations around COVID-19 that health professionals can be having with people who have diabetes.   Register for this session here

Monday 16 May 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm   Presented by Dr Hussam Tayeb - Cardiologist This session will explore the link between macrovascular disease and diabetes, with a focus on blood glucose levels, hypertension and dyslipidaemia and how they impact on heart health.   Register for this session here.

Monday 16 May 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm AWST During May and June, the WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will be hosting a series of online information sessions covering topics related to voluntary assisted dying in WA. The webinars will provide information for consumers, health professionals and service providers. This session will include: What the process might look like for someone being supported by a GP Important information for GPs and primary care providers Click here to register

Thursday 19 May 2022 12:00pm-1:00pm AWST During May and June, the WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will be hosting a series of online information sessions covering topics related to voluntary assisted dying in WA. The webinars will provide information for consumers, health professionals and service providers. This session will include: What the process might look like for someone in a residential aged care facility Important information for geriatricians and aged care providers Register here.

Thursday 19 May 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm Presenter: Helen McLean, Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Heart Foundation Telehealth Professional Education Program for country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Register here. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Thursday 19 May 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm   All people with diabetes are recommended to have a sick day plan, but what are the special considerations for a woman with Gestational Diabetes if she becomes unwell? An individualised sick day plan for a woman with gestational diabetes will help to keep both her and the baby safe and this session will look at what needs to be considered.   Register for this session here.