Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Saturday 27 March 2021  I  6.00pm - midnight  I  The Ritz-Carlton Perth The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. This ceremony will be extra special as we congratulate our 2020 finalists too. Purchase tickets here.

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…

Thursday 18th February 12:30pm–1:30pm VC attendance only Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Chronic Heart Conditions: Person-Centred Programs and Pathways *Panel to be confirmed* Registration: please click here to register The recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This workshop covers neurological emergencies presenting outside the tertiary setting including assessment and management of altered consciousness, seizures, headache, dizziness and weakness. The workshop aims to improve skills and confidence by applying a structured approach including tailored neurological examinations relevant to the assessment of patients presenting with acute neurological problems. Eligibility: GPs, ED Doctors and Nurses and Nursing Practitioners. Priority will given to Western Australian GPs, GP Visiting Medical Practitioners and locums on rural placements. Date: 7th May 2021 Length: One day. 8.00am - 5.00pm       Cost: $550 (including GST) The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA…

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Date: 30th April 2021 Length: One day Cost: $30.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service through the Better Medical Care Initiative Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours and is approved for the Rural Procedural Grants Program, Obstetrics…

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:…

This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Health  EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN This Rural Health West continuing professional development workshop covers topics related to life-threatening emergencies affecting airway and breathing. Course faculty consists of emergency physicians with extensive clinical experience in managing patients with critical illnesses. Participants are expected to introduce their own clinical experiences to make their learning more relevant. Eligibility: Priority will be given to currently practising medical practitioners within the region Date: 19th November 2021 Length: 8.00am-5.00pm Cost: $350.00 Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College…

Expressions of interest now open! The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training. REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audiovisual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility:  All medical practitioners are welcome to register with priority given to…

Join us at the inaugural Rural Anaesthesia Down Under Conference in sunny Broome. The three-day event will include lectures, small problem based discussions, case studies and hands on skills stations delivered concurrently over the event and facilitated by experienced GP Anaesthetists. The conference will also provide the opportunity to network with fellow GP Anaesthetists and colleagues, whilst experiencing the attractions that this gateway to the Kimberley has to offer. Conference details Date: Sunday 13th June to Wednesday 16th June 2021 Venue: Cable Beach Club Broome To download the preliminary program, please click here.   CPD points An application for CPD points will be submitted…

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,…