Geraldton

This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. Eligibility: GP obstetricians, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Length: One day Cost: $50.00 The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health Service  Accreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours for the 2023-2025 triennium and RANZCOG for 2023-2024. This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health Service...

This two-day Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) course aims to teach senior members of the multidisciplinary team the theory and practical skills to effectively manage cardio-respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations and cardiac arrests in special circumstances. Course Content:  Causes and prevention of cardiac arrest  Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment algorithm  Post resuscitation care Workshops  Advanced airway management  Systemic patient assessment (A-E approach)  Manual or Automatic defibrillation  Cardiac arrest simulations Eligibility: For Medical Emergency Team members, medical and nursing staff working in critical care areas, after hours and/or remote sites. COST: $300 for WACHS employees $600...

Support the upcoming annual Men Against Violence Great Northern Football League (GNFL) Round in Geraldton and Northampton on Saturday 21st August to prevent family and domestic violence. Violence is NEVER okay and it’s important to show respect when communicating with each other at work, whilst playing sport and when engaging in the wider community. This Round is a collaboration by the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH), the GNFL and the Geraldton Aboriginal Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC). Sponsors of the Round include – Centacare Family Services, and Midwest politicians Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, Hon Steve Martin MLC, Lara Dalton MLA and Hon Sandra Carr MLC. Read more...

Geraldton on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2021 Workshop details 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...

The "Let's Prevent" program is run by Diabetes Western Australia. The program is designed to help prevent or reduce an individual's risk in developing type 2 diabetes, strokes or cardiovascular disease. It is a health program that provides people with practical information and skills that will enable them to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. "Let's Prevent" is an evidence-based program from the UK which has been adapted for the Australian community. It has a fantastic NPS and PAM score rating and has been proven to support behavioral change. OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM The "Let's Prevent" program is structured over a 12-month period...

The "Let's Prevent" program is run by Diabetes Western Australia. The program is designed to help prevent or reduce an individual's risk in developing type 2 diabetes, strokes or cardiovascular disease. It is a health program that provides people with practical information and skills that will enable them to make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. "Let's Prevent" is an evidence-based program from the UK which has been adapted for the Australian community. It has a fantastic NPS and PAM score rating and has been proven to support behavioral change. OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM The "Let's Prevent" program is structured over a 12-month period...

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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...

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/  

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...