Hepatitis C in Primary Care Tuesday, 3 December 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm (AEST) | Virtual For General Practitioners, primary care nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers or Practitioners, and other health care providers who see people at risk of, or living with, hepatitis C. This activity is funded by Australian Government Department of Health. Registration Link
The WA Rural Health Long Service Awards are run in partnership with the WA Country Health Service, the WA Rural Health Long Service Awards honour the remarkable dedication of general practitioners and medical specialists who have served the rural communities of Western Australia for over 20 years. Since 2008, Rural Health West has proudly hosted the annual WA Rural Health Awards (previously known as the WA Country Doctors Awards), celebrating the outstanding contributions of health professionals working in rural areas. These awards not only recognise long-standing service but also highlight excellence in rural health care. In 2017, the WA Country...
FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2025 | 5.00pm–7.30pm Broome Surf Life Saving Club – Cable Beach Road West, Cable Beach STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBERS Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn140225nbme/reg or scan the QR code with your mobile phone. Let’s kick off 2025 together The Welcome to 2025 event provides a great opportunity to welcome our new health students and professionals to town, and catch up with colleagues and friends after the holiday season. It is Valentine’s day so we know you are going to LOVE coming along to this event
The WA Rural Health Conference 2025 will be taking place at the Pan Pacific Perth on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2025. Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with passionate health professionals from a variety of disciplines, all committed to delivering essential healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together dedicated experts under one roof, the conference aims to spark meaningful connections, exchange valuable insights, and drive innovations – all with the goal of strengthening healthcare in our rural communities. The 2025 theme, “Strengthening rural WA: One connection at a time,” highlights the importance of fostering relationships that empower...
The WA Rural Health Excellence Awards honour those who have made significant contributions to rural health, improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare for people living in remote and regional areas. This prestigious event shines a spotlight on the dedication and commitment of healthcare professionals whose work has a profound impact on the lives of rural residents. Since 2008, Rural Health West has proudly hosted these annual awards, formerly known as the WA Country Doctors Awards. In 2017, we partnered with the WA Country Health Service to co-host this remarkable event, further strengthening our commitment to recognising excellence in rural...
The PCOC Fundamentals Webinar is designed for clinicians to develop understanding and the skills in using the PCOC assessment tools and the assessment & response framework Assessing the palliative care phase Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will have an improved understanding of: Using assessment tools for symptom management, functional and performance status Using assessment data to inform care and improve practice Identifying strategies for integrating PCOC assessments into practice
At the end of the workshop, the participants will: Have a documented plan to provide support and education. This includes a specific plan to address Key Strategy ‘local processes for assessment’, Key Strategy ‘education processes’, and a response to the recommendations in the PCOC education checklist. Possess knowledge and understanding of the PCOC training resources available to support implementation, embed key concepts and promote consistent and reliable data collection. Connect and network with other senior clinicians for the purpose of sharing experiences and strategies in the successful application of the PCOC assessment and response framework.
At the end of the workshop, the participants will: Have a documented plan to provide support and education. This includes a specific plan to address Key Strategy ‘local processes for assessment’, Key Strategy ‘education processes’, and a response to the recommendations in the PCOC education checklist. Possess knowledge and understanding of the PCOC training resources available to support implementation, embed key concepts and promote consistent and reliable data collection. Connect and network with other senior clinicians for the purpose of sharing experiences and strategies in the successful application of the PCOC assessment and response framework.
At the end of the workshop, the participants will: Have a documented plan to provide support and education. This includes a specific plan to address Key Strategy ‘local processes for assessment’, Key Strategy ‘education processes’, and a response to the recommendations in the PCOC education checklist. Possess knowledge and understanding of the PCOC training resources available to support implementation, embed key concepts and promote consistent and reliable data collection. Connect and network with other senior clinicians for the purpose of sharing experiences and strategies in the successful application of the PCOC assessment and response framework.
There has been an increase of local mpox transmission rates in Australia, including regional WA. Testing is still imperative even in those who are vaccinated, as those who suffer milder disease may transmit it to someone without adequate protection, potentially leading to severe illness requiring hospitalisation. This webinar will discuss vaccination strategies, when to consider mpox as a differential diagnosis, and provide insights on clade 1b. ASHM Mpox training: National Mpox Webinar: Vaccination and Testing | ASHM Health Target Audience: Doctors & Nurses in all healthcare settings Date: 21 November 2024 Time: 7:00 pm AEST (1.5 hours) Location: Online...
Refresher Of Anaesthetic Crises (RAC) Course at SCGH Simulation Centre. This course is valuable for GP Anaesthetists, Anaesthesia trainees, and Anaesthetists returning to practice after a break. The Simulation Centre team will be in contact to confirm your placement or advise if you have been waitlisted. Course fees 2025: Medical - $1200 Nurse / Tech - $350 Register HERE
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 audio-visual 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 practising rural and remote...
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