Events

The Geraldton community are invited to attend Yarning Circles at the Mitchell Street Community Centre on Friday 13 November from 10am to 2.30pm. Lunch, entertainment and activities on the day!

Medical, nursing and allied health professionals are invited to  attend the launch of the Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network. WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2020 5.30pm for 6.00pm-8.00pm Geraldton Yacht Club – 214 Marine Terrace, Geraldton The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network provides rural health professionals a central hub that offers support and greater opportunities to network, upskill, share information and collaborate in a local supportive community environment. COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NETWORK Register your attendance HERE For further information regarding this event, contact contact@mwhpn.com.au

This course will explore the theoretical and practical sides of managing sporting injuries with an emphasis on current research. Presented topics include shoulder, ankle and knee injuries with focus specifically on ligament, tendon and muscle. Participants will also gain information on acute onfield management and travelling with a sports team, as well as a large practical component on taping techniques.

The one- day Trauma Refresher Skills course is designed for rural and remote doctors, nurses and paramedics working in sites that have no dedicated trauma service and are required to provide care to the critically ill trauma patient. Facilitated by experienced interprofessional emergency medicine clinicians, participants will have to opportunity to refresh their skills in the management of the critically ill trauma patient. Consolidating the crucial principles of trauma management through skills interactive case discussions, participants will have the opportunity to practice and hone their skills in essential trauma procedures including vascular access, chest drain insertion skills stations, bringing it...

Traditionally for people with type 1 diabetes we have focused on how much insulin is needed to manage glucose levels after eating carbohydrate foods. Anecdotally people with type 1 diabetes have been telling us how meals high in fat and/or protein also affects their post prandial BGLs. Now we have some research and guidelines to help people with type 1 diabetes to manage the effects of carbohydrate, fat and protein on their post prandial BGLs. Dr Carmel Smart has been actively involved in the research and guideline developmant and will share those findings in this session.

On Monday 1 February, Red Nose Australia, with the support of partners Stillbirth Foundation Australia and Stillbirth CRE, launched a new national public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness about stillbirth and help reduce the stigma associated with stillbirth. As this campaing launches, we expect more pregnant women will have questions about stillbirth prevention for maternity healthcare professionals. In preparation, we're encouraging all maternity healthcare professionals across Australia to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date by completing the free online Safer Baby Bundle eLearning modules.The Safer Baby Bundle provides a package of educational materials based on the latest evidence in stillbirth prevention,...

Date:  Saturday, 13 February, 9:00am – 12:00pm Designed especially for community members, the free half-day workshop will introduce participants to information about mental health and eliminate a few myths along the way. Find out more information and register at the following link  -  http://preventsupportheal.org.au/geraldton/  

https://health.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8ec8704499f9955107930f649&id=a8c126a26d&e=4512ef574e The East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle funded by the Health Networks Unit has developed the following three-week online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your knowledge of the role of nutrition communication in chronic disease early intervention and management, these courses are for you. Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key Concepts -  commences 17 February. You will learn the key concepts central to dietary patterns for early intervention and management of type 2...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Emergency Medicine Forum 2021, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Forum details Date: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2021 Venue: Rendezvous - Scarborough To download the preliminary program please click here Eligibility Emergency Doctors/Nurses FACEMs Medical Practitioners   Registration Fees (inclusive of GST) Category Fee (inc. GST) WA delegate $1700 Interstate delegate $1800 Registration...

Valuable conversations:  Applying TICP and MI to alcohol use during pregnancy  The Valuable Conversations training covers the following: Reflective practice to identify areas of practice that require development for improved client engagement and outcomes. Trauma Informed Care and Practice (TICP) to consider the broader context in which alcohol use may be occuring. Motivational Interviewing (MI) to develop compassion, acceptance, partnership and evocation (Spirit of MI). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention in the context of the National Strategic Action Plan and a holistic prevention framework. Brief Intervention (BI) to combine course content with skills practice using the AUDIT-C and ‘Five...

Investigation and management of incidentally detected renal masses It is important primary care health professionals are able to confidently investigate and manage incidentally detected renal masses. With increasing use of imaging to diagnose other conditions, incidentally detected small renal masses and cysts are now a common clinical scenario. Most of these represent simple cysts that can be easily diagnosed as benign, however, malignant masses are also discovered. Learning outcomes* 1. Identify a patient who is at an increased risk of developing kidney cancer 2. Describe the approach for assessing a renal mass 3. Summarise the management options for patients with...

Diabetes WA is offering a diabetes update for health professionals working within the community health or aged care setting. 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 and Pharmacists.