Events

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

The training will provide participants with an increased understanding of diabetes and the services available to their patients. Training is suitable for: Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, GPs, Allied Health Professionals & Pharmacists. On completion of the study day participants will be able to: - Gain understanding of the impact of diabetes for the older Australian. - Identify risk factors for diabetes, common signs and symptoms and diagnostic criteria. - Identify the types of diabetes and implications for management. - Understand blood glucose monitoring and target ranges. - Review common oral and injectable diabetes medications - Consider the impact of exercise...

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

Workshop details This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins.    The workshop will include: Hands on simulation: practice common scenarios and structured care Short presentations by experienced Anaesthetists and Technicians Electronic resources   Date: Friday 18 February 2022 Time: 8.00am - 4.30pm Venue: Hedland Health Campus - Learning and Development...

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 discusses safety planning which is a brief, customisable intervention for the prevention of suicide, delivered digitally. Learn more & Register Here

23 February 3pm-4pm (WST) Immunisation Coalition invites Healthcare Professionals to attend this free webinar on Meningococcal Disease. This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding meningococcal epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates. Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the clinical relevance of meningococcal disease to various population groups, including children under 5, adolescents and persons with chronic diseases. 2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, and gaps in disease protection. 3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact on vaccine behaviours. 4....