• Strapping and Injury Management Workshop Series

    Goldfields Oasis 99 Johnstone Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    Health First Kalgoorlie has partnered with Goldfields Sport Development Network to offer a series of FREE strapping and injury management workshops hosted by Health First Group’s leading physiotherapists. This series is designed to give a better understanding of the mechanisms of strapping different strapping techniques and the management and prevention of specific sports-related injuries. These workshops are ideal for those in the sporting industry – coaches trainers players and anybody interested in recreational exercise are encouraged to attend. Workshop features: *Taping for muscle imbalance *Taping for sport injuries *Common injuries Dates and times: Workshop 1:  Tuesday 1 February 2022 | 5.30 pm – 8.30...

  • Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+)

    Perth Western Australia, Australia

    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 practicing rural and remote...

  • VAD Update: Reflections on the first 6 months

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Update on the first 6 months of voluntary assisted dying VAD Update: Reflections on the first 6 months is being held on 10th February 2022 from 8.45am - 12.00pm. The forum will be an opportunity to hear about the first 6 months of the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Western Australia, and will include presentations from: * Voluntary Assisted Dying Board * WA VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service *WA VAD Statewide Pharmacy Service *WA VAD Community of Practice A program will be provided shortly For More information and to register, please click here

  • Recognising and Responding to Amphetamine Intoxication/Toxicity & Opioid Overdose

    TBA

    Mental Health Commission Invites you to Recognising and Responding to Amphetamine Intoxication/Toxicity & Opioid Overdose Tuesday, 15th February 2022 - 9:00am to 4.30pm Presented by Grace Oh & Mark Lowery (Workforce Development, MHC) Venue: TBA Please note: This is an abbreviated course only suitable for First Responders with pre-existing understanding of these conditions. The aim of the training is to increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in responding to amphetamine intoxication/toxicity and opioid overdose, with the purpose of improved service provision, client engagement and reducing harms associated with amphetamines and opioid use, including death. By the end of this training, participants...

  • Strapping and Injury Management Workshop Series

    Goldfields Oasis 99 Johnstone Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    Health First Kalgoorlie has partnered with Goldfields Sport Development Network to offer a series of FREE strapping and injury management workshops hosted by Health First Group’s leading physiotherapists. This series is designed to give a better understanding of the mechanisms of strapping different strapping techniques and the management and prevention of specific sports-related injuries. These workshops are ideal for those in the sporting industry – coaches trainers players and anybody interested in recreational exercise are encouraged to attend. Workshop features: *Taping for muscle imbalance *Taping for sport injuries *Common injuries Dates and times: Workshop 1:  Tuesday 1 February 2022 | 5.30 pm – 8.30...

  • STI and BBV Nursing: An Introduction Part One (Online)

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    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...

  • Asthma WA Webinar: Domiciliary Oxygen: prescribing criteria

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on “Domiciliary Oxygen: prescribing criteria". This webinar will cover: Review the criteria for prescribing home oxygen in the regions. Describe how to complete the referral form Understand the importance of continued care and contact with a patient Date: Wednesday 16th February 2022 Time: 1.00-2.00pm Presenter: Charlotte Steed, Chronic Conditions Coordinator/Physiotherapist, Bunbury Health Campus Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the dial-in details. REGISTER HERE For more information, contact Rael Rivers on rael.rivers@asthmawa.org.au  

  • TRACSWA Webinar: Cardiac Rehabilitation / Secondary Prevention: providing a person centred service despite COVID restrictions

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    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