Events

Calling all youth mental health clinicians and professionals. This full day, interactive Youth Mental Health Masterclass is a rare opportunity to hear from preeminent clinicians and researchers about the latest evidence, research and best practice for working with young people with mental health concerns. Topics include: clinical complexity, early psychosis, alcohol and substance abuse, self-harm and suicide prevention. Presenters include: Professor Pat McGorry International authority and pioneer in youth mental health and a past Australian of the Year. Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Executive Director, Orygen and founder of headspace. Assoc Professor Matt Coleman WA-based specialist in...

Facilitated by University of Western Australia, Emergency Medicine Department, a registered training organisation and course centre for the Australian Resuscitation Council, this course is designed to provide health care staff with the essential knowledge and skills needed to treat and manage the deteriorating patient and those in cardio respiratory arrest. The course consists of lectures and practical simulations, in addition, this course will emphasise the importance of teamwork. On successful completion of this course, the Australian Resuscitation Council awards the candidate a certificate and registration card which is valid for 4 years. Eligibility:  Medical practitioners, nurses, paramedics and other medical emergency...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2020, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Event details Date: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February 2020 Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Eligibility Emergency Doctors FACEM Medical Practitioners

Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes. The upskilling is delivered via videoconferencing technology (telehealth). Every month different diabetes-related topics are comprehensively covered, sometimes by staff within Diabetes WA, and sometimes by guest experts. Join us for some free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home. Bariatric surgery and pregnancy: Presented by Dr Sivanthi Senaratne, Obstetrician, KEMH.  

OCT - A Beginner's Guide Presented by Optometry Australia Date: 24/02/2020 Venue: Bunbury and Busselton eye Drs, 138 Spencer St, South Bunbury, WA, 6230 Provider: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia - Sponsor Contact: Ruth Luther ,  ruth.luther@novartis.com, 02 9805 3555 Learning Objectives Recognise different diagnosis on OCT based on case studies Discuss findings on OCT images Better interpret OCT images in day to day practice

Aims Provide resources and contacts on where to go for advice and assistance; Describe the social circumstances in which abuse of an older person may occur; Identify abuse types and signs; Describe the barriers to recognising and reporting abuse of the older person; Describe the duty of care and appropriate action to take when abuse is disclosed, witnessed or suspected; Explain how to respond to reports of alleged abuse. Promote the importance of completing the eLearning Module Date: Wednesday 26 February 2020 Time: 10am – 11.30 Venue: Busselton Health Campus, Conference Room VMR: 6062   TO REGISTER RSVP to Phone:...

Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes. The upskilling is delivered via videoconferencing technology (telehealth). Every month different diabetes-related topics are comprehensively covered, sometimes by staff within Diabetes WA, and sometimes by guest experts. Join us for some free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home. Back to Basics: a session on diabetes for new health professionals: Presented by Nyaree Lawler, RN, CDE, Diabetes WA.