Events

Starts: 21 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here. East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. This course builds on the Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key concepts course and has a strong focus on developing and applying skills in brief nutrition-related communication of key messages to support early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You will learn:  key concepts related to effective brief communication...

Tuesday 22 March 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will explore the causes, treatments and management strategies for people with CF related diabetes. Register for this session here.

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 medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Department (ED) credentialing requirements (ED workshops component) Please...

Thursday 24 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm This session will cover target ranges for blood glucose levels, Meaningful monitoring, risk management and problem solving using blood glucose monitoring. Register here.

Friday 25 March 2022 This one day workshop covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. Presented by leading specialists in their field, this course has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies Eligibility Open to all Medical Practitioners and Nursing Practitioners. Priority of places will be offered to WA rural placed GP VMP's and locums. REGISTER HERE Online registration: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2022/03/25/default-calendar/toxicological-emergencies-(tox)---perth All confirmed participants will receive written confirmation via email of their place in this workshop approximately 4-6...

Monday 28 March 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm This session will look at a range of new injectable therapies targeted at reducing weight and improving blood glucose levels. Register for this session here.

Based on feedback from WA rural health professionals, the WA Primary Health Alliance is hosting an online Allied Health – COVID-19 Q&A Session. This online event will include an overview of the current considerations for allied health staff working in a high caseload environment, and an opportunity to ask those burning COVID questions. Date: Wednesday 30 March 2022 Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Topics covered will include: Current WA COVID data Test, Trace, Isolate, Quarantine (TTIQ) COVID Care at Home GP Respiratory Clinics Q&A (Questions can be submitted during registration) Presenters: Dr Marisa Gilles - Director Public Health Medicine, WA Country Health Service Ms...

Thursday 31 March 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm In this session, one of our credentialled diabetes educators, will help you learn how to support those with diabetes to decode food labels and increase their confidence to make healthy food choices. Register here.

When:  Thursday 31 March 2022 Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm Cost: Free Suitable for: GPs, Registered Nurses, Diabetes Educators and Allied Health Professionals   The webinar will cover: Diabetes in Australia and its tolls on the Australian and world population Previous studies on Diabetes FDA guidelines on cardiovascular outcomes studies (CVOS) requirements for the newer drugs Review of SGLT2 inhibitors including trials Case study on a patient with DM2 Review of GLP1 agonist including trials Case study on a patient with DM2 Conclusions Q&A Presenters: MC: Dr Andrew Kirke is Director of The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia and a GP for...