Events

Wednesday 24 February 2021 7.00PM – 8.00pm It is important primary care health professionals are able to confidently investigate and manage incidentally detected renal masses. With increasing use of imaging to diagnose other conditions, incidentally detected small renal masses and cysts are now a common clinical scenario. Most of these represent simple cysts that can be easily diagnosed as benign, however, malignant masses are also discovered. Learning outcomes* 1. Identify a patient who is at an increased risk of developing kidney cancer 2. Describe the approach for assessing a renal mass 3. Summarise the management options for patients with a...

Thursday 25 February 2021 08:45 AM - 04:30 PM Diabetes WA is offering a diabetes update for health professionals working within the community health or aged care setting. The training will provide participants with an increased understanding of diabetes and the services available to their patients. Training is suitable for Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, GPs, Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists.  REGISTER HERE.

Monday 8 March 2021 2:00pm – 3:00pm Presented by Nyaree Lawler, CDE, Diabetes WA (Via Scopia) This webinar will discuss how mental health conditions can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will help health professionals to identify who needs to be screened and what can be done to help reduce the risk. This session will also discuss how mental health issues may impact on the management of diabetes. Diabetes WA LIVE - Health Professionals is a series of educational webinars for health professionals, run by Diabetes WA Credentialled Diabetes Educators. They offer support and training to health professionals who...

10 March 2021 You will learn key concepts related to effective brief communication of nutrition messages, common misconceptions in the about diet with regard to early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and when referral to a dietitian for medical nutrition therapy is warranted. The East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle funded by the Health Networks Unit has developed three-week online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your...

Wednesday 10 March 2021 7.00pm-8.00pm AEDT (NSW time) International guest speaker: Professor Dinesh Saralaya, Respiratory Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Bradford Teaching Hospital (UK) The timing of Australia’s national COVID-19 vaccination rollout has allowed the nation to better understand the effectiveness of implementation programs in other countries. With Australia now commencing a widespread vaccination program, we take the opportunity to review and understand the UK experience to date. Join the NSW Branch of the ACHSM as they host Professor Dinesh Saralaya. Associate Medical Director at Bradford Teaching Hospital and Associate Director for Research at the UK Bradford Institute for Health Research,...

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Date: 12th March 2021 Length: One day. 8.00am-4.30pm Cost:...

Presented by Workforce Development, Mental Health Commission Bunbury: 16 - 17 March The Valuable Conversations training covers the following: • Reflective practice to identify areas of practice that require development for improved client engagement and outcomes. • Trauma Informed Care and Practice (TICP) to consider the broader context in which alcohol use may be occurring. • Motivational Interviewing (MI) to develop compassion, acceptance, partnership and evocation (Spirit of MI). • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention in the context of the National Strategic Action Plan and a holistic prevention framework. • Brief Intervention (BI) to combine course content with skills...

Tuesday 16 March 2021 1:00pm – 2:00pm Presented by Marina Mickleson, KEMH (Via Zoom) Hormonal changes can have a major impact on blood glucose levels. This webinar will discuss how periods of hormonal changes, such as menstruation and menopause, may affect diabetes management and how to manage blood glucose levels during those times. Diabetes WA LIVE - Health Professionals is a series of educational webinars for health professionals, run by Diabetes WA Credentialled Diabetes Educators. They offer support and training to health professionals who would like the latest diabetes management advice.  Each interactive webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes, with extra time...

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN Registrations for the South West Health Professionals Network 'Young Professionals' Health Summit are now open! Saturday 20 March 2021 9:00am-5:00pm Plus networking drinks from 5:00pm-7:00pm Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY This one-day health summit for young and emerging health professionals in the South West will feature professional development workshops, hands-on clinical skills stations and networking drinks, providing South West Young Professionals with a locally-delivered education and networking opportunity. Visit the event website to view the program and register here. Registration fee starts at $50 and those living outside of Bunbury can apply for a Health Workforce Scholarship...

Monday 22 March 2021 2:00pm – 3:00pm Shona Vigus, CDE, Diabetes WA (Via Scopia) One of our Credentialled Diabetes Educators will help you to identify the different groups of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes and what you might need to consider in determining which medication to try next. Diabetes WA LIVE - Health Professionals is a series of educational webinars for health professionals, run by Diabetes WA Credentialled Diabetes Educators. They offer support and training to health professionals who would like the latest diabetes management advice.  Each interactive webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes, with extra time for questions. REGISTER...