Events

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...

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...