Events

Thursday 25 March 2021 7.00pm – 8.00pm Neck masses are a common cause of presentation to general practice for both adults and children. It is important primary care health professionals are confident in the diagnosis, management, and referral of neck lumps. Learning outcomes* 1. Describe modifiable factors known to increase the risk of malignant neck lumps 2. Outline the differential diagnosis of neck lumps in adults and in children 3. Identify the clinical features of neck lumps requiring urgent investigation 4. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for adults presenting with a neck lump 5. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for...

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,...

Friday 26 March 2021 Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  The one day Rural Paediatrics Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Travel support is available for currently practising medical practitioners, emergency doctors and paediatricians who work and live in rural and remote WA. This forum is pending accreditation with RACGP and ACRRM. Eligibility...

Registration for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2021, being held at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 26 March 2021, is now open! Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  The one day Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Travel support is available for currently practising psychologists, psychiatrists...

27 and 28 March 2021 PCEC (Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre) This Rural Health West conference will concentrate on learnings and effects from the recent disasters that have impacted both Australia and the world and how we can prepare for future adversities. Particular emphasis will be on dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and of course COVID-19. In 2021, Rural Health West are pleased to formally welcome rural and remote nurses and midwives to the conference and will include relevant sessions and travel support. For more information and t0 register, visit the event website.

Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 27 March 2021  I  6.00pm - midnight  I  The Ritz-Carlton Perth The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. This ceremony will be extra special as we congratulate our 2020 finalists too. Purchase tickets here.

3 April 2021 Master Builders Bunbury 19 Clifford Street Davenport 6231 9:00am - 1:00pm These interactive four-hour workshops by Clinical Design Solutions have been designed to enhance your capacity to assess and treat complex wounds in the hospital & primary care setting. The workshops utilise a sustainability framework devised to enhance clinical outcomes, whilst minimising the economic, social and environmental impacts of care.  Wound dressings, when discussed, are done so in the context of Wound Bed Preparation and presented generically to enable you to get the best of of the products you currently have available in the workplace. As a...

Event Dates: Thursday 15 April, 2021 to Thursday 20 May, 2021 Time: 5.00pm-6.30pm Venue: Online Cost: $95 (inc GST) Target Audience: Doctors, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Chaplains, Allied Health Professionals, Assistants in Nursing, Patient Care Assistants Registration information: Registration is essential as places are limited. Register online at https://mindfulness-15-apr-2021.eventbrite.com.au Contact Details: Phone Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) on 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au Overview Health professionals routinely give compassionate care to patients but can struggle to receive compassion or offer it to self or colleagues. Research suggests health professionals can increase wellbeing when practicing self-compassion, and therefore increase capacity...