Registrations for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022, being held at Aloft Perth on Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 February 2022, are 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.  Travel support will apply for all practicing WA country doctors.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend.  It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and…

Become a Mental Health First Aider to support young people aged 12 to 18. About 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year. Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support an adolescent with a mental health problem. Date: 14-15 February 2022 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Cost: From $150-$225 Venue: The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Council, 41 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River Mindful Margaret River Members will be offered a discount - please email and details to follow. Learn practical first aid skills: • Recognise common mental health problems in young people •…

Friday 25 March 2022 This one day workshop covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. Presented by leading specialists in their field, this course has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies Eligibility Open to all Medical Practitioners and Nursing Practitioners. Priority of places will be offered to WA rural placed GP VMP's and locums. REGISTER HERE Online registration: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2022/03/25/default-calendar/toxicological-emergencies-(tox)---perth All confirmed participants will receive written confirmation via email of their place in this workshop approximately 4-6…

The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Department (ED) credentialing requirements (ED workshops component) Please…

The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Department (ED) credentialing requirements (ED workshops component) Please…

Monday 13 December 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm Presented by Marina Mickleson, KEMH This session will look at the different aspects of managing pregnancy for women with type 1 diabetes. Register for this session here.

Thursday 15 December 2021 10:00am - 11:30am REGISTER HERE. We know there are groups of people across the community with very  low vaccination rates where historical mistrust of, and trauma associated with, our medical system and government must be acknowledged. The community care services sector is right on the frontline with many of the groups that remain hesitant because we provide services to them every single day. Because of this, frontline community care services workers are well positioned to have conversations about the importance of getting vaccinated. The Department Health and WACOSS will be offering two webinars in early December to frontline workers in…

Thursday 9 December 2021 10:00am - 11:30am REGISTER HERE. We know there are groups of people across the community with very  low vaccination rates where historical mistrust of, and trauma associated with, our medical system and government must be acknowledged. The community care services sector is right on the frontline with many of the groups that remain hesitant because we provide services to them every single day. Because of this, frontline community care services workers are well positioned to have conversations about the importance of getting vaccinated. The Department Health and WACOSS will be offering two webinars in early December to frontline workers in…

Thursday 17 February 2022 6:30pm-8:30pm Quality Lighthouse, Carey street, Bunbury Join this interactive session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide GP's with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within their work. PRESENTER: Dr Sarah Dunlop, South West Palliative Care Consultant, South West Palliative Care Team TARGET GROUP: Hospital Medical Practitioners, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Medical Students REGISTER HERE or contact 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au

Thursday 17 February 2022 9:00am-1:30 pm (registration 8:45am) Quality Lighthouse, Carey street, Bunbury This interactive session will utilise group discussion and case studies to provide participants with a greater understanding of palliative care and how it can be implemented within the facilities they work. Topics covered: • palliative approach • communication skills • advance care planning • symptom recognition and understanding • end of life care TARGET GROUP: Health Professionals working in aged care facilities; Patient Care Assistants, Nurses, Facility Managers, Allied Health Professionals. PRESENTERS: Jan Stiberc, South West Palliative Care Coordinator and Sonia Swangler, Aged Care Palliative Care Nurse…