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  • Immunisation in Pregnancy and Adults | Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    Presented by WA Primary Health Alliance 29 August 2024 (5.00pm to 6.00pm AWST) Vaccination during pregnancy does not only protect the mother but also generates antibodies that can cross the placenta, providing protection to the unborn baby. Immunisations are even more important as we age.  Our immune system begins to decline in its ability to fight off infections, which makes people ages over 65 (Aboriginal people over 55) and older more vulnerable to diseases like influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, and shingles. Topics included in this webinar: Understanding the immunisation schedule for pregnant people and adults Gain an understanding of immunisation before...

  • Health eMinds ECHO session: Alternate therapies & programs – Yawardani Jan-ga – equine assisted learning for Aboriginal young people | Online

    Online via Zoom WA, Australia

    Our guest presenter is Prof Juli Coffin, Yawardani Jan-ga, Broome W.A. speaking about Yawardani Jan-ga - equine assisted learning for Aboriginal young people.  Followed by a patient case for discussion by the group. Presenter profile: Professor Coffin is a proud Aboriginal woman, with traditional ties to her grandparents Nyangumarta country in the Pilbara region. A mother of three and multiple Australian representative at water polo, with a passion for advocacy and the betterment of outcomes for Aboriginal young people and communities. She is recognised as a prominent Aboriginal researcher, with expertise in cultural security, education and research across a diverse range of settings...

  • Suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists | Webinar

    Webinar Event WA, Australia

    Description Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends and whole communities. Pharmacists, due to their role and their accessibility in the community, have the potential to play a key role in recognising the signs and symptoms of suicide, restricting means and keeping the person safe until support is available. This Suicide Prevention Training for Pharmacists is an interactive, cased based workshop enabling peer discussion alongside the development of practical skills to implement. This training aims to increase pharmacists’ skills and confidence in: • Recognising signs warranting further exploration for suicidality; • Talking with someone who may display suicidal signs...

  • Alcohol use during pregnancy and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) prevention | AOD Webinars

    Webinar Event WA, Australia

    Presented by: Dionne Aitken, Community Services and Development Programs, MHC. Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2024 | 10.00am – 12.00pm Target audience: Human service providers with clients of childbearing age, their families, and communities. This webinar has been planned to coincide with International FASD Awareness Day. We will review foundational concepts for the development and delivery of best-practice FASD prevention, such as: Contextualising alcohol use in Australia, Complexities associated with alcohol use during pregnancy, Defining FASD, and Considering prevention strategies that respond to community strengths and needs. We will also briefly touch on the Mental Health Commission’s FASD prevention funding program....

  • Visual Impairment Education Event | Karratha & Online

    Karratha Lotteries House 7 Morse Ct, Karratha, WA, Australia

    Come along for a visual impairment education event with local Karratha optometrists Alex Craig and Mitchell Gin where they will cover the following topics: Paediatric visual impairment Visual impairment in adults Overview of age related visual conditions Integration with other health conditions Rehabilitation and support services Practical applications Best practices for referrals This event will be available online for Pilbara health professionals that are not able to travel to Karratha to attend in-person.

  • Triage Emergency Care – Intensive | Online

    Triage Emergency Care – Intensive | Online

    Online Course

    About this course Are you required to effec­tive­ly and effi­cient­ly assess and triage emer­gency patients and pri­ma­ry pre­sen­ta­tions in your work? Do you need to enhance your triage skills? Are you famil­iar with the Aus­tralasian Triage Scale and Emer­gency Triage Edu­ca­tion Kit? TEC Inten­sive deliv­ers the same con­tent from our tra­di­tion­al face-to-face course but allows you to engage from the com­fort of home or work, immerse your­self in the con­tent, and engage with oth­er prac­ti­tion­ers via our online dis­cus­sion boards. Who is this course for? The course is designed to meet the learn­ing needs of the remote and rur­al health work­force, espe­cial­ly nurs­es and rur­al gen­er­al prac­ti­tion­ers...

  • Palliative Care ECHO 2024 | Interactive virtual mentoring sessions via Zoom

    Palliative Care ECHO 2024 | Interactive virtual mentoring sessions via Zoom

    Online via Zoom WA, Australia

    ECHO programs offer free interactive online training bringing health professionals and primary care together to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences, fostering a friendly supportive environment. These monthly sessions run for an hour from 11.00am to 12.00pm WA and are open to all health care staff including Nursing, Allied health, GP’s, Community health and Indigenous health workers. Palliative Care ECHO is a series of interactive virtual mentoring sessions that addresses a range of palliative care topics. It aims to increase palliative care knowledge, skills and confidence in health professionals. Each 1 hour session consists of: A 10-minute presentation from a multidisciplinary...

  • Diabetes Connect: ‘Our Challenge – Changing Course’ | Webinar

    Diabetes Connect: ‘Our Challenge – Changing Course’ | Webinar

    Online Webinar WA, Australia

    A webinar to highlight shifting trends and paradigms in modern diabetes care that can change the course for patients living with diabetes. Presented by Dr Gregory Ong MBBS PhD FRACP Endocrinologist. About With an explosion in new treatments and research outcomes, we have better ways to care for patients living with diabetes. However, it can be tough for healthcare providers to figure out the best individual plan with all the different options, services, and PBS subsidies available. This discussion will cover common challenges, and show how getting timely advice and support can help you confidently provide excellent evidence-based care.  ...