• Aboriginal Health Conference

    Parmelia Hilton Hotel Perth WA, Australia

    The 2021 Aboriginal Health Conference hosted by Rural Health West will celebrate culture, strengths and successes in Aboriginal health – a time to reflect on past achievements and how we can address the challenges. The conference will provide a space to rejoice and reconnect with colleagues after a challenging year in terms of environmental impacts and the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference program will have five streams: Mental health Quality improvement - interrogating data for the benefit of Aboriginal people and their communities Environmental health Chronic disease with a focus on palliative care, voluntary assisted dying and end of life Early intervention with a focus on child health, chest, ear and...

  • Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) – Perth

    WA, Australia

    The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Department (ED) credentialing requirements (ED workshops component) Please...

  • Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2022 – February – REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

    WA, Australia

    Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  Travel support will apply for all practicing WA country doctors.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend.  It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. This forum is pending accreditation with RACGP and ACRRM. Eligibility Open to all currently practicing Emergency Doctors, FACEMs, Medical Practitioners REGISTER HERE Online registration: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/remf-2022/registrations Preliminary Program...

  • Emergency Airway Skills (EAM) workshop – Port Hedland

    WA, Australia

    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...

  • Neonatal Emergency Care (NEC) workshop- Port Hedland- registrations now open!

    WA, Australia

    Workshop details The Neonatal Emergency Care course is combined training for medical practitioners, GP obstetricians and midwives.  The workshop provides obstetric teams with the necessary skills to effectively manage problems which may occur during delivery and post-natal care. Day One − Neonatal Resuscitation Program Understanding the physiology of normal transition at birth; Understanding approaches to neonatal resuscitation; Participant demonstration of proficient resuscitation skills; Participant demonstration of the ability to lead full neonatal resuscitation and co-ordinate the response of others; and Understanding how lessons learnt can be implemented to improve care in the local setting. Day Two – Emergency Neonatal Care...

  • Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) – Perth

    WA, Australia

    The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Department (ED) credentialing requirements (ED workshops component) Please...

  • Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) – Perth – March 2022 – REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

    WA, Australia

    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...

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Secondary Prevention: Long COVID – July 2022

    Online event WA, Australia

    Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Telehealth Professional Education Program For country WA Health Professionals: • Allied Health • Primary Practice Nursing • Inpatient Nursing21st July - Session 38- Long COVID Presenter: Katie Stewart BHMS,ESSAM,AEP Director and Co-founder Chronic Care Australia When: Thursday 21st July 12:30-1:30pm How: VC attendance only (GoToWebinar) Registration: The link will take you directly to the GoTo Webinar registration form. A confirmation with the link to attend will be sent via email. The recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website. For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au...