Events

Infectious syphilis in Western Australia - Using the RISE Framework to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes 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 18 August 2021 Time: 12.00-12.45pm Venue: This presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Please see link below. Presenters: Yvette Roe and Sue Kildea, Charles Darwin University     Videoconference Information: The session will be provided via videoconference and recorded. The recording will be made available on the WA Syphilis Outbreak...

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 currently practising rural and remote...

Online Health Professional Diabetes Upskilling This session aims to increase knowledge and understanding of diabetes in older people. It’s is aimed at staff who support those living with diabetes in residential aged care facilities  

Best practice cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care This first webinar is aimed at General Practitioners. Join Dr Mary Belfrage and Professor Constance Dimity Pond as they give an overview of best practice principles in the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the cultural context of addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, carers and communities. Objectives Describe best practice clinical and cultural aspects of the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

Advance Care Planning in Residential Aged Care - Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning in Aged Care: the GP Role   Event Date: Monday 6 September, 2021 Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm Venue: Virtual Cost: Free Target Audience: GPs and Locum Services Registration information: Registration is essential as places are limited. Register online here Contact Details: Phone Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) on 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) are pleased to announce the launch of the Advance Care Planning for Residential Aged Care Workshops for 2021. These workshops are available to all staff in...

‘Future Proofing your Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Advocacy’ Presenters: Professor Tom Briffa, Cardiac Health Researcher Dr Nicole Gordon, Exercise Physiologist Helen McLean, Clinical Engagement Coordinator WA When: Thursday 23rd September, 12:30-1:30pm How: VC attendance only (GoToWebinar) Register Here The link will take you directly to the GoTo Webinar registration form. A confirmation with the link to attend will be sent via email. 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 September Flyer Session 30