Events

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...

4 April 2022 4.30pm-6.30pm WST The Safer Families Centre is leading The Readiness Program, a national domestic and family violence (DFV) training program for primary care. As part of The Readiness Program series, Blue Knot Foundation is bringing you the latest in trauma-informed awareness and support for general practitioners and primary care providers to recognise complex trauma and its possible health presentations. The Readiness Program provides a range of learning options to support for primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond and refer domestic and family violence using a trauma and violence informed approach. To find out more visit The Readiness...

Tuesday 5 April, 2022 6:00pm – 7:00pm WST   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

6 April 2022 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AWST) For GPs, NPs, nurses, and other community-based medical practitioners. In this case discussion participants will discuss a range of Hepatitis B cases which will include different approaches to diagnosing, treating and managing people living with hepatitis B. Event Description This interactive training provides HBV prescribers and other primary care clinicians with an interest HBV, an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to practical cases spanning diagnosis to treatment initiation and ongoing monitoring. Case scenarios are developed by ASHM clinical advisors or local experts to meet the identified learning needs of ASHM’s HBV...

Monday 11 April 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm   This session will look at the key nutritional strategies identified for women with gestational diabetes. Blood glucose targets, management strategies and treatment options will be discussed, in addition to potential effects of high blood glucose levels on the developing foetus.   Register for this session here