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17th February 2022 12:30pm-1:30pm VC attendance only – register here. Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing Presenters: Gill Denny, SPO Clinical Telehealth Development WACHS Julie Prout, Cardiac Rehab CNS SCGH For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Course Summary Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention of blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Synopsis Nurses and midwives can draw on invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and online learning module, this two-part online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Event Description This course will be presented in two 1.5 hour Webinars via Zoom. Part 1: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) Part 2: Tuesday...

Immunisation Coalition Webinar: Meningococcal Disease in Australia Immunisation Coalition invites Healthcare Professionals to attend this free webinar on Meningococcal Disease. This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding meningococcal epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates. Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the clinical relevance of meningococcal disease to various population groups, including children under 5, adolescents and persons with chronic diseases. 2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, and gaps in disease protection. 3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact...

Managing suicidal risk in adolescents presents unique challenges for clinicians. Building and maintaining trust with young people is crucial to providing effective care yet it needs to be balanced with keeping the patient safe which may need to include disclosure to caregivers. Join our first Expert Insights of the year as we the challenges, strategies, and research findings in managing suicidal risk in adolescents. Panellists: Dr Michelle Tye - Senior Research Fellow at the Black Dog InstituteDr Nicola Holmes – GP at Headspace and Training Facilitator at the Black Dog InstituteElle - Lived Experience Representative Facilitator: Dr Carol Newall: Clinical...

Free Registration for the 2022 Practice Coach Summit - 25 February 2022 WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) invites all WA primary health care providers and staff (GPs, allied health providers, practice nurses, practice managers, receptionists, PHN staff and others) to register as our guest for the 2022 Practice Coach Summit, which will take place via webinar on Friday 25 February 2022. This is an online, one day summit which will support your practice to maintain excellence, improve sustainability, and build profitability. If you work in primary health care in the WA, you are invited to attend as a guest of...

This session will explore the factors involved in considering safe strategies for managing fasting during Ramadan for people living with diabetes.

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.

People with diabetes have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality if they get covid. Does everyone with diabetes have the same level of risk? What are the conversations that health professionals can be having with people who have diabetes to help them reduce their risk and to manage their diabetes if they do get COVID?