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Duration 14 hours  Program Outline Designed for Psychiatrists, mental health professionals and GPs, the Ketamine Course will be facilitated by leading experts in ketamine research and novel treatments of mood disorders, Prof. Colleen Loo and the Sydney Neurostimulation Centre (SyNC) team. This course focuses on: scientific aspects of ketamine clinical treatment in depression regulations and safety considerations ketamine and psychotherapy Accreditation Certificate provided on completion for self-report CPD. Suitable for GPs, Other mental health professionals, Psychiatrists

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are...

Duration 6 hours  Program Outline This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Duration: 1.5 hours Modality: Online module Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Duration: 3 hours Modality: Online interactive...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are...

Bedside echo for the rural practitioner. - 6-7 November THE WINSLOUGH HOSPITAL Join us for the annual community health fair! This two day training course is designed to provide practitioners with the skills and confidence to perform basic echocardiograms as part of their clinical assessment. For more information or to sign up now visit www.outreachcardiacskills.com Places limited!

WAPHA are currently seeking recruitment of new participants upon the Alcohol and Other Drug Network- A Project ECHO Initiative.   The project is a monthly drop in series, which has been led by leading addiction medicine specialists and general practitioners with an interest in AOD. The Network is run via Zoom, on the fourth Thursday of every month.   The next session upcoming is the last session of the series for 2022, on: Session 9  Thursday 27 October, 6 – 7:30pm. Opioids and Chronic Pain Management – Interview with Dr Simon Slota-Kan and Dr Rupert Backhouse.  Currently, we are seeking...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are...

Overview Mammographic breast density can be a challenge for general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. High mammographic breast density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening; thereby increasing the risk of an interval cancer between screening episodes, and moderately increases breast cancer risk. Breast Screen WA is the only Australian state screening program to notify women and their GP when a mammogram shows marked increased breast density (and have been doing so for over 10 years). Women are advised in writing to consult their GP to discuss the significance of their breast density, to have a clinical examination and receive...

Webinar Series New and Revised WA Advance Health Directive WA’s revised Advance Health Directive and refreshed advance care planning resources are now available. The resources aim to empower people to make and document choices about their future health and personal care that reflect their values, beliefs and preferences Overview The WA Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care Program (EOLCP) undertook broad sector consultation on the development of the new AHD and resources before they were launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson, on 4 August 2022. PaSCE with the support of the WA Department of Health EOLCP are...