• GOHPN Education Series – Diabetes

    WMC Conference Centre 44 MacDonald Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    **Please note venue has now been changed to Kalgoorlie Overland Motel** Goldfields Health Professionals Network Education Series - Diabetes  Date: Thursday, 11th March 2021 Venue: Kalgoorlie Overland Motel Time: 6.30 -9.00pm Cost: No charge, this event is free for Goldfields Health Professionals Network Members, to join for free, click here RSVP: Please register here If you have any queries, please email hayley.selleck@gohpn.com.au For More Information, GOHPN Diabetes Flyer FINAL      

  • CRANA – Remote Emergency Care – Esperance

    Esperance

    The Remote Emergency Care (REC) course is designed by remote health clinicians for remote health clinicians. The course is contextualised to the remote and isolated environment and low resourced settings, with current evidence-based content within a crosscultural framework aligned with national standards. By using a blended learning approach, clinicians will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise an emergency, provide initial stabilisation and manage a range of medical and trauma presentations. Cost CRANAplus Members $700 Non-members $800 For my Information Click Here

  • Hormones & Managing Diabetes – Health Professional Upskilling (Scopia)

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Hormonal changes can have a major impact on blood glucose levels. This webinar will discuss how periods of hormonal changes, such as menstruation and menopause, may affect diabetes management and how to manage blood glucose levels during those times. To Register, Click Here      

  • Diabetes Medication Update – Health Professional Upskilling (Scopia)

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    One of our credentialed diabetes educators, will help you to identify the different groups of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes and what you might need to consider in determining which medication to try next To Register, Click Here      

  • An evening with: Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Dror Maor and Anaesthetist Dr Silke Brinkmann-Gray

    Rydges Kalgoorlie 21 Davidson Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATIONS OPEN 11th FEBRUARY 2021 Topics Include: Workplace knee injury Peri-Operative analgesia for Orthopaedics Ankle sprains and Instability Date: Thursday, 25th March 2021 Venue: Rydges Kalgoorlie Time: 6.00-7.00pm Registration & Dinner 7.00pm - 9.00pm Interactive sessions Cost: No charge, this event is brought to you by St John of God Murdoch Hospital and Coastal Orthopaedics RSVP: Please register at www.sjog.org.au/murdochgps If you have any queries, please email gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au CPD Points: • This event entitles you to receive 4 (Cat 2) points as endorsed by the RACGP. • This event is endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Council • Australian...

  • GP Cancer Education – Neck lumps: when to be suspicious

    Online, Via Teams WA, Australia

    Overview Neck masses are a common cause of presentation to general practice for both adults and children. It is important primary care health professionals are confident in the diagnosis, management, and referral of neck lumps. Learning outcomes* 1. Describe modifiable factors known to increase the risk of malignant neck lumps 2. Outline the differential diagnosis of neck lumps in adults and in children 3. Identify the clinical features of neck lumps requiring urgent investigation 4. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for adults presenting with a neck lump 5. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for children presenting with a neck lump...

  • Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum

    PCEC Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia

    The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  The one day Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Preliminary Program Introduction to the concepts of discussing Goals of Care and Advanced Health Directives End of Life Liaison Service; Psychiatrists role across a range of functions (Goals of Care, Advanced Health Directives, Voluntary Assisted Dying) Distinguishing between distress, depression and demoralisation Existential distress at end of life and meaning-focussed interventions How psychiatrists can link in with an integrated...

  • Toxicological Emergencies Workshop

    WA, Australia

    This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. The workshop content includes: • Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine). • Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport. • Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations,...

  • WA Rural Health Conference 2021

    PCEC Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia

    About the conference The 2021 conference theme of lessons learnt from past disasters will focus on learnings and effects from the recent disasters that have impacted both Australia and the world and how we can prepare for future adversities. The conference will focus on dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and COVID-19. Delegates will share ideas and challenges with forward thinkers, whilst having the opportunity to network with colleagues. The WA Rural Health Conference 2021 will provide clinical updates, case studies, small group discussions and workshops covering topics relevant to the rural workforce. The 2021 conference will...

  • Obstetric Breakfast Meetings – Kalgoorlie

    Kalgoorlie Health Campus - Maternity Ward Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

    The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Kalgoorlie hospital is commencing a series of breakfast meetings. These are primarily targeting GPs, but anyone interested can join, including midwives, nurses and allied health. Friday, 9th April, 2021 between 7am and 8am. Topic: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Presenter: Dr Joanna Keen, GP Obstetrician The presentation can be attended either online, or in person on the Kalgoorlie maternity ward. For online access, attendees need to RSVP via email to arrange access. (joanna.keen@health.wa.gov.au)