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For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes. This session will discuss causes and treatment of hypos, but most importantly, how to prevent it Register Here      

Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention of blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They have invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, group discussion and online learning this two-part online workshop will provide attendees with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Online Workshop 1: Thursday 21st January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Online Workshop 2: Thursday 28th January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Please note that you will need to attend both workshops in order to receive accreditation. This free course is for: WA Nurses,...

Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention of blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They have invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, group discussion and online learning this two-part online workshop will provide attendees with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Online Workshop 1: Thursday 21st January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Online Workshop 2: Thursday 28th January 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AWST) Please note that you will need to attend both workshops in order to receive accreditation. This free course is for: WA Nurses,...

The Preparing for  COVID 19 Immunisation webinar is a panel discussion which aims to provide GPs and providers information about the rollout strategy at both a state and national level. Topics will include: the role general practices will play, operational considerations, vaccine safety and efficacy, the state rollout plan and the expression of interest process. Thursday 28 January 2021 7:00pm WST Host: Geraldine Mellet Panel members: Dr Richard Choong, Board Chair WA Primary Health Alliance & GP practice principal – Operational considerations for general practice and GPs A/Professor Christopher Blyth, Co-chair Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation – Vaccine safety and efficacy Professor Paul Effler, Senior Medical Advisor, Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Department of Health – State roll...

Diabetes WA - Health Professional Upskilling. A summary of the different pumps and CGMs that are available and the different features. What are the pros and cons of using the technology. Do they really make a difference. Register Here      

8:45 to 4:30pm Venue: TBA The Advanced Supervision Skills course explores the domains of supervision (management, learning and wellbeing), how power and diversity are factors in supervisory relationships, the usefulness of critical feedback. We will present a model of supervision designed to assist the supervisor follow a logical and skilled pathway with a member of staff, volunteer or student. Each participant will have the opportunity to set and meet their own supervision goals, to practice their skills and to receive feedback throughout the For my information and to register, please click here.      

Diabetes WA - Health Professional Upskilling. This session is discusses the role of the health professional in helping women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are interested in planning and preparing for pregnancy. We will look at the importance of pre-conception planning and then journey though each trimester of pregnancy looking at the risk of elevated BGLs for both the mother and baby in addition to what to expect during each trimester. Register Here      

Diabetes WA - Health Professional Upskilling. Narelle will discuss what is coeliac disease, who is at risk and how to manage it. This session will also look at how coeliac disease may impact diabetes management Register Here