Working together to explore ways to work together to explore the role of telehealth along the ear health pathway. Health professionals and providers are invited to join us on Friday 11 June 2021 for this one-day event to: Explore the role of telehealth across the patient’s ear health journey and lifespan. Identify statewide telehealth capabilities, where telehealth systems are working well and where improvements can be adopted. Share knowledge and skills to improve health care delivery in Aboriginal communities through innovative telehealth solutions. Participate in hands-on interactive upskilling and education. Learn practical applications including use of technology and culturally inclusive…

Thursday 20th May 12:30–1:30pm High Intensity Interval Training for People with Heart Conditions and Cardiovascular Disease Presenter: Professor Andrew Maiorana Register here! For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351  

Saturday 22 May 2021 Bayview Geographe Resort, Busselton Building blocks to a successful rural career The rural Career Planning Workshops have been developed to assist health professionals establish a career path and identify opportunities to build a successful career in rural Western Australia. These free, one-day workshops will be useful for all health professionals, including medical practitioners, nurses, midwives and allied health practitioners, providing practical knowledge and skills that can be used to develop personal career goals and plans. Throughout the workshop participants will be considering: Personal values and motivation. Personality types and working with others. The importance of self-care. Exploring…

Registration for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Surgical and General Physician Forum 2021, being held at Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough on Friday 18 June 2021, is now open! This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The one day Surgical and General Physician Forum 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. Topics include: Tropical ulcers and skin infections Managing inflammatory bowel disease Medical management of bariatric patients Medical and surgical…

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…

12 & 17 June 2021 9:00am This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history, and provides practical tools for managing suicide risk presentations. Western Australia Primary Health Alliance: ATSP Blended Module 2 – Session 4 Facilitated by: Kathy O'Grady Co-Facilitated by: Jan Orman Module 2 of Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention (blended). This interactive, online workshop aims to develop participants’ skills and knowledge in: • Undertaking a suicide risk assessment effectively • Developing a collaborative safety plan • Implementing a team approach to treatment planning • Providing effective management following a suicide…

22 & 27 May 2021 9:00am This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history, and provides practical tools for managing suicide risk presentations. Western Australia Primary Health Alliance: ATSP Blended Module 2 – Session 3 Facilitated by: Guy Gordon Co-Facilitated by: Jan OrmanModule 2 of Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention (blended). This interactive, online workshop aims to develop participants’ skills and knowledge in: • Undertaking a suicide risk assessment effectively • Developing a collaborative safety plan • Implementing a team approach to treatment planning • Providing effective management following a suicide attempt…

Thursday 6 May 2021 6.15pm – 8.45pm (6.45pm start) Koombana Room, Quality Hotel Lighthouse, Carey Street, Bunbury CPD Points: You will receive 4 (Cat 2) points as endorsed by the RACGP Speakers & Topics: Dr Jacinta Cover, General Surgeon • Perineal Conditions Dr Oliver Duncan, Gastroenterologist • Update in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Dr Nick Newman, General Surgeon • The new Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard and item numbers • Reasons GP’s should be referring patients for colonoscopy Dr Marcus Ong, General Surgeon • Breast implants and BI-ALCL – an update for GP’s Please register by Thursday, 29 April 2021 to nkavanagh@montserrat.com.au…