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,…

Friday 30 April 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm This full day workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives from King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide regional GP obstetricians and midwives the opportunity to gain confidence, practice techniques on obstetric models, and discuss cases and network. Eligibility: Open to all medical practitioners and nurses/midwives. Priority will be given to those within the region. REGISTER HERE: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2021/04/30/default-calendar/obstetric-emergencies-(obs)---bridgetown Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the Rural Health West Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Monday 15 February 2021 2:00pm – 3:00pm Presented by Narelle Lampard, CDE and Dietitian, Diabetes WA (Via Scopia) Narelle will discuss what is coeliac disease, who is at risk and how to manage it. This session will also look at how coeliac disease may impact diabetes management. 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 HERE.

Tuesday 9 February 2021 1:00pm – 2:00pm 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 HERE.