Health

Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family, relationships and wellbeing. This online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) MH CPD activity (GPMHSC) 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM) Click here for more information & to register

The Department of Communities and WACOSS are co-hosting a webinar to discuss dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. The purpose of this webinar is to let the community services sector know more details about the announcements made over the last week around the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), the funding grant of $1 million that has been given to WACOSS to administer support for additional cleaning services and the development of surge workforce capacity. Please circulate this invitation to your networks. The details are as follows: Date: Thursday 3 March 2022 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm Speakers will include:...

Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family, relationships and wellbeing. This online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) MH CPD activity (GPMHSC) 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM) Click here for more information & to register

This webinar will discuss how mental health conditions can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will help health professionals to identify who needs to be screened and what can be done to help reduce the risk. This session will also discuss how mental health issues may impact on the management of diabetes. Register for this session here

Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family, relationships and wellbeing. This online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) MH CPD activity (GPMHSC) 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM) Click here for more information & to register

This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on “Paediatric Cough: Is it asthma?" presented by Paediatric Respiratory Specialist, Dr Stephen Oo. This webinar will cover: Understanding the presenting patient Indicators for Paediatric Asthma When to refer to a specialist Date: Friday 18th March 2022 Time: 1.00-2.00pm Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo, Paediatric Respiratory Consultant, Asthma WA’s Paediatric Respiratory Hub, Perth Children's Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the dial-in details. Register HERE

Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family, relationships and wellbeing. This online interactive workshop focuses on diagnosis and referral pathways to support the management of emergency service workers. 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) MH CPD activity (GPMHSC) 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM) Click here for more information & to register

This session will explore the causes, treatments and management strategies for people with CF related diabetes. Register for this session here

Arterial Education are holding an Influenza Masterclass online. Join Prof Robert Booy and a suite of experts as they take a look at influenza and cardiovascular health. Hear from top experts in the field to update GPs on this emerging and relevant data. Hope you will join us for what is expected to be a highly interactive and stimulating masterclass. This is an accredited educational event for 4 RACGP POINTS REGISTER HERE

Workshop details This one day workshop covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios. Presented by leading specialists in their field, this course has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies Eligibility Open to all Medical Practitioners and Nursing Practitioners. Priority of places will be offered to WA rural placed GP VMP's and locums. Online registration: https://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/general-practice/professional-development/conferences-events/2022/03/25/default-calendar/toxicological-emergencies-(tox)---perth All confirmed participants will receive written confirmation via email of their place in this workshop approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the...

This session will look at a range of new injectable therapies targeted at reducing weight and improving blood glucose levels. Register for this session here.

Allied Health – COVID Q&A session Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance An overview of the current considerations for Allied Health staff working in a high caseload environment, and an opportunity to ask those burning COVID questions. The session will include • Current WA COVID data • Test, Trace, Isolate, Quarantine (TTIQ) • Infection prevention and control update • COVID Care at Home • GP Respiratory Clinics • Q&A (Questions can be submitted during registration) Presenters • Dr Marisa Gilles - Director Public Health Medicine, WA Country Health Service • Ms Sharon Kenny - WACHS Infection Control Lead • Dr...