Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are growing in WA, the latest census data shows one in five households speak a language other than English at home. When supporting CALD populations, health professionals can be faced with clinical presentations and needs that vary substantially from Australian-born populations, particularly in terms of Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs).
This course is for: General practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses and other interested healthcare workers.
This activity training has been submitted for approval to RACGP QI&CPD Program category 3 CPD points and ACRRM 3 core PDP points in the ACRRM program.
Session One: Thursday 13 May 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST)
Provides an overview of key migrant and refugee population needs and explores culturally responsive strategies in the management of ongoing CHB clinical care.
Session Two: Thursday 20 May 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AWST)
Join a panel of experts from the Humanitarian Entrant Health Service, Perth Children’s Hospital, the Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS), Ethnic Communities Council WA and a lived experience representative
