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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Rural Health West in conjunction with Heart Foundation, WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association invite you to this interactive webinar to assist health professionals working in rural areas with Cardiothoracic Surgery. Hosted by: Helen McLean - Senior Healthcare Programs Officer, Equity (WA) Presented by: Nicole Skavik - Cardiac Rehabilitation CNS, Heart Health Support Service Webinar overview Cardiothoracic surgery Management Challenges Solutions for those in rural and remote areas

  • 2023 Emergency Airway Skills Management (EAM)

    Kalgoorlie

    Emergency Airway Skills and Crisis Management (EAM) being held in Kalgoorlie on Friday 16 June 2023 are now open! Workshop details 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...

  • Poisoning Prevention in WA

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The seminar will also: Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection. Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia. Explain the role and services provided by...

  • Supporting the mental health of bereaved parents after miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal deaths

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Attend this webinar for a comprehensive discussion on the complex relationship between grief, loss, and mental health for bereaved parents. Our expert panel will share their insights on the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or when pregnancy ends for medical reasons. As a mental health practitioner, this session will equip you with valuable strategies to guide conversations and identify ways to provide support to bereaved parents during this challenging time. Panel • Bonnie Carter OAM (Peer Worker/Lived Experience, ACT) • Dr. Nicole Hall (General Practitioner, NSW) •...

  • MCDC Outreach Testing Program

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) is coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the outbreaks of infectious syphilis in Western Australia. Date: Wednesday July 5th 2023 Time: 12:00-12:30PM Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenters: • Dr Ben Scalley, Head of Department Public Health, Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control (MCDC) • Joanne O’Dea, Project Officer, MCDC About this videoconference: Joanne O’Dea and Dr Ben Scalley will be presenting on MCDC’s outreach testing program in vulnerable populations in metropolitan Perth. With the aim to increase...

  • Supporting clients/patients with PTSD to participate in good work

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Attend this webinar to enhance your ability to support people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to participate in meaningful work that promotes their mental health and wellbeing. The panel will discuss the case study of a person who is experiencing PTSD as the result of a workplace accident.Meet the Panel Dr. Craig Barnett a GP based in Newcastle and has over 20 years’ experience in both General Practice and Occupational Health with a special interest in injury management, workplace health including hazardous substances, psychological injuries & medical computing. Dr. Tony McHugh is a senior fellow in Melbourne University’s Psychiatry...

  • Workshop: Obstetric Emergencies

    Esperance

    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. Length: One day Cost: $50.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service through the Better Medical Care Initiative Accreditation: This workshop is pending accreditation with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for continuing professional development hours for the 2023-2025 triennium. We ask participants to contact their relevant college to ascertain your eligibility for the...

  • Goldfields Medical Alliance “The Patient Journey” Education”

    Rural Clinical School - Kalgoorlie Rear of Kalgoorlie Hospital, Kalgoolrie, WA, Australia

    ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP Calling all doctors! Don't miss out on our upcoming Patient Journey Education Event, local Kalgoorlie doctors will dive deep into two intriguing and challenging cases. Join us for an enlightening, engaging session where we will discuss two patient journeys from general practice in Kalgoorlie to the Kalgoorlie hospital. After the session we hope you will gain valuable insights on how local GP’s and the Kalgoorlie hospital can work together. Limited places - RSVP ESSENTIAL, please RSVP to toni.hawkins@rcswa.edu.au 6:30pm – 8:00pm Light Dinner Provided Rural Clinical School, St Albans Road, Kalgoorlie If you would like to attend,...