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In collaboration with Flinders University, Emerging Minds is pleased to announce the micro-credential course Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma commencing late August 2023. Join Prof. Sarah Wendt (Director of Flinders University’s Social Work Innovation Research Living Space Centre) and Dr Dan Moss (Manager, Practice Development at Emerging Minds) for this 12-week micro-credential designed to support and guide participants learning on interpersonal trauma and its impacts on children. No matter which context you work in, this topic will help you to work with children and their families with increased confidence and skill, providing them with the support that they need....

Radiotherapy, also known as radiation therapy, uses energy to damage and kill cancer cells. It’s used in the early stages of cancer treatment or after it has started to spread. It can also be used to help relieve pain and discomfort from cancer that has spread. This webinar will be presented by Dr Jeremy de Leon, Radiation Oncologist at GenesisCare St Vincent's Sydney. Jeremy will explain radiotherapy and its role in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. He will cover topics such as: What is radiotherapy? • Various ways to deliver radiation treatment • Patient journey through radiotherapy Role of radiotherapy...

You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Asthma and Pregnancy presented by Asthma WA Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Hipwell. Register for our webinar to learn more: Management of asthma pre, during and post pregnancy Identify goals and steps to effectively manage asthma in pregnancy Understand the maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Specialist Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details.   Register HERE

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 (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Length: One day – 8.00am-4.30pm Cost: $50 The cost of this workshop is...