Events

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Date: 30th April 2021 Length: One day Cost: $30.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service through the Better Medical Care Initiative Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours and is approved for the Rural Procedural Grants Program, Obstetrics...

Friday 30 April 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm This full day workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives from King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide regional GP obstetricians and midwives the opportunity to gain confidence, practice techniques on obstetric models, and discuss cases and network. Eligibility: Open to all medical practitioners and nurses/midwives. Priority will be given to those within the region. REGISTER HERE: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2021/04/30/default-calendar/obstetric-emergencies-(obs)---bridgetown Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the Rural Health West Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.

Thursday 6 May 2021 6.15pm – 8.45pm (6.45pm start) Koombana Room, Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey Street, Bunbury CPD Points: You will receive 4 (Cat 2) points as endorsed by the RACGP Speakers & Topics: Dr Jacinta Cover, General Surgeon • Perineal Conditions Dr Oliver Duncan, Gastroenterologist • Update in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Dr Nick Newman, General Surgeon • The new Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard and item numbers • Reasons GP’s should be referring patients for colonoscopy Dr Marcus Ong, General Surgeon • Breast implants and BI-ALCL – an update for GP’s Please register by Thursday, 29 April 2021 to nkavanagh@montserrat.com.au...

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This workshop covers neurological emergencies presenting outside the tertiary setting including assessment and management of altered consciousness, seizures, headache, dizziness and weakness. The workshop aims to improve skills and confidence by applying a structured approach including tailored neurological examinations relevant to the assessment of patients presenting with acute neurological problems. Eligibility: GPs, ED Doctors and Nurses and Nursing Practitioners. Priority will given to Western Australian GPs, GP Visiting Medical Practitioners and locums on rural placements. Date: 7th May 2021 Length: One day. 8.00am - 5.00pm       Cost: $550 (including GST) The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA...

Session One: Thursday 13 May, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST) Location: Zoom (Online) For: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare workers. Learning Objectives • Increase understanding of the challenges and barriers experienced by people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are living with CHB. • Outline the importance of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed health care, including working with interpreters. • Contrast the trajectories of Hepatitis B disease in people from CALD backgrounds compared to people born in Australia. • Describe the different biopsychosocial considerations faced by people from CALD communities living with CHB across their life span....

Thursday 20th May 12:30–1:30pm High Intensity Interval Training for People with Heart Conditions and Cardiovascular Disease Presenter: Professor Andrew Maiorana Register here! For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351  

Session Two: Thursday 20 May, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST) Location: Zoom (Online) For: General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare workers. Learning Objectives • Increase understanding of the challenges and barriers experienced by people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are living with CHB. • Outline the importance of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed health care, including working with interpreters. • Contrast the trajectories of Hepatitis B disease in people from CALD backgrounds compared to people born in Australia. • Describe the different biopsychosocial considerations faced by people from CALD communities living with CHB across their life span....

22 & 27 May 2021 9:00am This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history, and provides practical tools for managing suicide risk presentations. Western Australia Primary Health Alliance: ATSP Blended Module 2 – Session 3 Facilitated by: Guy Gordon Co-Facilitated by: Jan OrmanModule 2 of Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention (blended). This interactive, online workshop aims to develop participants’ skills and knowledge in: • Undertaking a suicide risk assessment effectively • Developing a collaborative safety plan • Implementing a team approach to treatment planning • Providing effective management following a suicide attempt...

Saturday 22 May 2021 Bayview Geographe Resort, Busselton Building blocks to a successful rural career The rural Career Planning Workshops have been developed to assist health professionals establish a career path and identify opportunities to build a successful career in rural Western Australia. These free, one-day workshops will be useful for all health professionals, including medical practitioners, nurses, midwives and allied health practitioners, providing practical knowledge and skills that can be used to develop personal career goals and plans. Throughout the workshop participants will be considering: Personal values and motivation. Personality types and working with others. The importance of self-care. Exploring...