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Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention of blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Nurses and midwives can draw on invaluable communication skills and are well placed to identify priority populations for screening. Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and online learning module, this two-part online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. Event Description This course will be presented in two 1.5 hour Webinars via Zoom. Part 1: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT) Part 2: Tuesday 22 February 2022, 7:00-8:30pm...

WA Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives 21 May 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm (AWST)  23 May 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm (AWST) For Nursing and Midwifery professionals working with patients at risk of or living with hepatitis B based in WA. This activity is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health. Register Here

WA Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives 21 May 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm (AWST)  23 May 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm (AWST) For Nursing and Midwifery professionals working with patients at risk of or living with hepatitis B based in WA. This activity is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health. Register Here

WA Viral Hepatitis and Preventing Liver Cancer 30 May 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm (AWST)    For WA-based General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, nursing professionals, and other health care providers. This activity is funded by Western Australian Department of Health.  Register Here

Wed 25 September, 7:30pm-8:30pm AEST Managing CKD alongside other chronic conditions CKD rarely occurs in isolation. In a primary care setting, it is very likely that individuals will have a CKD diagnosis that sits alongside diabetes and CVD. These three chronic conditions share many treatment goals and management strategies. Applying a ‘whole of person’ approach to a real (de-identified) case study of a Torres Strait Islander man, our presenters Dr Tahira Scott (Nephrologist, Cape York Kidney Care) and Dr Andrea Miller (General Practitioner, Cape York Kidney Care), will journey through Chapter 3 of the Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Primary...

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...

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

This 60 min panel shares insights from recent campaigns on raising syphilis awareness among the public and healthcare providers. Target Audience GPs, Nurses, Midwives, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Homeless Healthcare workers, Community Based Practitioners, Primary Healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Workers, and those in the Sexual Health Workforce. Speakers Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator (ASHM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health) Dr. Simon Slota-Kan, Public health physician and GP, WA Country Health Service Cameron Taylor, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Derbarl Yerrigan Lorna Geraghty, Programs Manager, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Stephen Boccaletti, Senior Policy...