Events

Thursday, April 9 2020 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm   This webinar on 9 April 2020 is part of a series to update primary care and allied health practitioners on the COVID-19 response. A panel of experts will answer participants’ questions.   Register here: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/webinars/covid-19-response-update-for-primary-care-and-allied-health-practitioners-9-april

The April session is on ‘Cardiac Rehab Modules from the Heart Foundation’. Register online here.

When: Thursday 9 April, 4-5.30pm WST (including Q&A) Where: Online Register now   The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that we have had to step away from ‘business as usual’ in primary care and find alternative ways to share information and communicate.   In this webinar, Australian GP Dr Amandeep Hansra and UK GP Dr David Triska, will share their experiences of implementing telehealth (phone, online and video consultations) and provide practical tips and advice based on their first-hand experiences.   This session is aimed at clinicians and will cover a range of issues related to preparing for and implementing telehealth,...

With the COVID-19 pandemic continually evolving, the RACGP has developed this webinar to support you in ensuring your practice manages the multitude of challenges this virus has produced. Presented by Dr Nicole Higgins, Queensland practice owner, General Practice Supervisors Australia chair and Queensland RACGP council member, we will discuss strategies her practice has employed to ensure continuity of provision of service, staff safety and organisational stability. Learning Outcomes: Discuss stratagems to adapt to the current pandemic environment and how to implement them Identify procedural policies that can be employed to protect both reception staff and clinicians Outline resources available to...

The Hon Mark Coulton MP, Minister for Regional Health will be joined by Dr Nick Coatsworth, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Federal Department of Health & leading advice for the Department & Government on PPE requirements & Dr Eve Merfield, the President of RDAT in this interactive webinar to answer your questions on the latest COVID-19 developments.   Date: Tues 14 April 2020 Time: 8:00pm (AEST)   Register here. 

The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) produces international, multidisciplinary, evidence-based guidance documents to inform health professionals all over the world on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease. Nicholai Jakosz is an experienced Podiatrist in the area of high risk foot, currently working in Melbourne. Podiatry WA will pre record a webinar with a panel to discuss. The recorded version will be available to listen to with CPD certificate allocated to the self directed learning category. The recorded webinar will be sent out to registrants on April 15th 2020. If you would like to be on...

With the Australian health landscape changing on a daily basis in response to COVID-19, the importance of calm efficiencies in your Practice is more significant than ever. Join our special guests, renowned industry experts, Margaret Windsor and Katrina Otto as we look at COVID-19 relevant practices. We’ll be covering topics like implementing proactive preventative health for patients at risk, developing workflows for patients that may have symptoms of COVID-19, understanding telehealth and telephone consultations and caring for patients post-diagnosis. You can choose from two sessions: 15 April 2020 10:00am AEST 15 April 2020 2:00pm AEST Register here.

Secondary prevention of heart disease - telehealth professional education program for country WA health professionals Hosted by TRACS WA and the Heart Foundation Session 15 - Thursday 16th April 12:30pm - 1:30pm WST Please join us on the topic: 'How do I provide interim evidence based cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19?' VC attendance only. Event dial in number: 6840 Register here: http://www.subacutecare.org.au/j/index.php?option=com_chronoforms5&chronoform=EventRegistration

17th April 2020 14:00 to 14:45 (AEST) Advance care planning, COVID-19 and Healthcare & Hospital Services Advance care planning is an important part of Australia's COVID-19 healthcare planning. Advance Care Planning Australia is keen to support healthcare and hospital services professionals to identify advance care planning priorities and actions required. The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza 2019 cites the importance of Advance Care Directives as part of a coordinated response. Current research estimates that only 25% of older Australians have documented their preferences in an Advance Care Directive. This 45 minute webinar will involve a small panel of...

Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes. The upskilling is delivered via videoconferencing technology (telehealth). Every month different diabetes-related topics are comprehensively covered, sometimes by staff within Diabetes WA, and sometimes by guest experts. Join us for some free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home. Diabetes and technology: Presented by Nyaree Lawler, RN, CDE, Diabetes WA.