The Rural Health West CPD REACT+ workshop is designed to assist Western Australian Visiting Medical Practitioners to maintain their emergency knowledge and skills, and gain formal assessment towards their emergency credentialing, as required by WA Country Health Service. Covering medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in adults and children, and associated lifesaving procedural skills training, REACT+ is a highly interactive workshop. Participants are provided with audio-visual pre-learning materials and the course consists almost entirely of small group practical skills stations and simulated scenarios. Eligibility: All medical practitioners are welcome to register, with priority given to currently practising rural and remote...

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one day Rural Paediatrics Forum 2024 will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Event details Date: Friday 15 March 2024 Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000 Eligibility Emergency Doctors General Practitioners Paediatricians Click HERE for further information.

WA Rural Health Excellence Awards Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner The Excellence Awards are a rare chance to shine the spotlight on rural health professionals who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and wellbeing of others. The stories of previous winners and finalists are remarkable, heart-warming and inspiring. Previous recipients have achieved excellence in their profession and demonstrated above and beyond commitment, proving compassionate care and keeping rural communities healthy. Saturday 16 March 2024  I  6.30pm - midnight  I  Pan Pacific Perth Cost: $165 per person (complimentary for award finalists and a guest) Dress: Cocktail Book your ticket...

General practice can play a vital role in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery by maintaining continuity of care at a time when communities need it most. WA Primary Health Alliance is pleased to host this webinar about the role of general practice in emergency response for primary health care workers who would like to be informed and involved in disaster and emergency management in WA. The following topics will be covered: State emergency management arrangements as they relate to primary care providers. Health response and disaster management in WA. The role of primary health care in prevention, preparedness, response and...

Join this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel of experts explore how health professionals can identify, assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment therapies for people experiencing agoraphobia. Learning outcomes • Identify comorbidities and the biological and environmental factors that increase the risk of developing Agoraphobia. • Discuss how to identify, assess and diagnose Agoraphobia. • Evaluate therapeutic approaches suitable for treatment of Agoraphobia. • Discuss the importance of collaboration and appropriate referrals when providing care to people living with Agoraphobia. Tuesday 19 March | 4.15pm-5.30pm WST | Online webinar Click HERE for further information and to register.