Events

 Mon, 29 June 2020  02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Online Health Professional Diabetes Upskilling with Diabetes WA. This webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes and will have extra time to ask any burning questions you may have. Register here.

Mon, 29 June 2020 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM In this session Narelle, one of our credentialled diabetes educators, will help you learn how to support those with diabetes to utilise carbohydrate counting as a tool to help them manage their diabetes. This webinar will run for approximately 30 minutes and will have extra time to ask any burning questions you may have. Register here.

29 Jun 2020 7:00 PM (WST) The advent of telehealth has provided a mode of healthcare delivery that not only ensures patients can access primary medical care, but also removes the risk of viral COVID-19 infection for both patient and clinician. However, risks associated with telehealth have been identified for both the patient and clinician, and in an urgency/emergency situation, the ability of the GP to competently navigate the telehealth consultation is vital. An emergency primary care presentation is always challenging, this is amplified when managing an urgency/emergency consultation via telehealth. The ability of the GP to effectively carry out...

Tuesday 30 June 2020 7.00–8.30 pm (AWST) Cost: Free for members A collaboration between RACGP WA and The Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), this webinar explores the strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission, focusing on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A landmark in HIV prevention drugs, PrEP (tenofovir with emtricitabine) is approved for use on the Pharmaceutical Benefits. This webinar covers screening for PrEP eligibility, how to prescribe PrEP, and the best practice for monitoring patients on PrEP. This insightful webinar is presented by WA GP and HIV s100 prescriber, Dr Ric Chaney and...

Wednesday 1 July 12pm – 1:30pm Featuring a panel of industry and academic experts and practitioners, this webinar from the Diversity Council of Australia will explore what the workplace of the future looks like and how you can ensure that the road to recovery is inclusive. Register here

2 July 2020 07:30 PM AEST (5:30PM WST) This instalment of the RACGP Rural Health Webinar Series will explore the assessment and management of palpitations, one of the most common reasons for patients to present to general practice and emergency departments, and the second most common condition dealt with by cardiologists. Through a general overview and discussion of common case presentations, participants will develop a structured and safe approach to identify and manage the serious cases of palpitations from the benign. Register here.

6th July 2020 4:00pm AEST (2:00pm WST) Reflections on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted across Asia and the Pacific regions and the implications for the aid and development sector, focused on HIV, SRH and BBV services. Register here.

Tuesday 7th July 18.00 – 19.00 AEST (16.00 - 17.00 WST) Join Associate Professor Sue Lenthall the Director of Katherine Campus, Flinders NT for a FREE live webinar. Sue, a CRANAplus Fellow, will discuss ways to reduce occupational stress among registered nurses in very remote Australia. Q&A session included. Register here.

Tuesday 7 July 2020 8:00pm AEST (6.00pm WST). The Department of Health through the Theraputic Goods Administration (TGA) is continuing to implement a number of regulatory changes to reduce the harm caused by opioid prescription medicines to Australians. The webinar will discuss reducing opioid harm in relation to pain management. Register here.

Thursday 9 July 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm (AEST) Being in health care brings great responsibility. You have to protect yourself and the people entering our workplace and we have to set a good example to contain infections. + How to screen visitors prior to entering your practice. + When to don PPE and what is necessary. + Understand standard precautions and the importance of spreading the word. Audience All Presenter Angela Mason-Lynch, Avant Registration FeesAAPM Members _ $40.00 inc GST Non Members _ $85.00 inc GST View Webinar Packages   CPD Points:  This webinar attracts 5 CPD points for AAPM members.  These points...

Thursday 9 July 2020 7.00–8.30 pm (AWST) Cost: Free for members   This webinar explores the support and strategies available to help GPs navigate the multifaceted clinical and psychosocial elements that influence the palliative care patient and their family members. Delivered in partnership with Cancer Council Australia Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE), this webinar covers the role of the GP in end of life care including symptom minimisation, management options and will provide an update on the support and resources available to GPs to assist the patient. This webinar is presented by Dr Barry Fatovich, GP and Silver Chain...

15 July 2020 6:30pm - 8pm AWST Presented by Donna Mak this webinar will provide Western Australian health professionals with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The update will use clinical vignettes to illustrate the implications of the infectious syphilis outbreak in WA on health professionals’ practice. This course is for: WA Health Professionals This course has been allocated 3 RACGP CPD Activity points or 2 core ACRRM PDP points. Register here.

21st Jul 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm AEST Leading a network incident command centre, with oversight of 100 COVID-19 positive admitted patients, Shane and Kathryn share what they have learnt on healthcare disaster preparation and response and its application in the remote and isolated workplace setting. Register here.

Thursday 23rd July 12.30–1.30pm Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in Australia: epidemiological profile and actions to address the burden of ARF/RHD. Speakers: Dr Judith Katzenellenbogan UWA-based cardiovascular epidemiologist focusing on Aboriginal heart health and stroke. Dr Katharine Noonin Katharine Noonan completed her medical training in WA and works in paediatrics at Perth Children’s Hospital. Please click here to register for live VC. VC Dial in details will be sent to registrants within a week prior to event. The VC recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website. For further information or to receive notice...

23 July 2020 6pm – 7pm (AEST) Register here.

Friday 24 July Port Hedland Hospital PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) will continue to be delivered to several WACHS sites in 2020. PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are...

Tuesday 28 July 2020 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AWST A collaboration between AIVL, Hepatitis Australia, APSAD, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and the Kirby Institute. Facilitated by health reporter Dr Norman Swan, this event brings together affected communities, doctors, scientists, health and community workers, researchers and the public to discuss the immense challenges COVID-19 brings to hepatitis C elimination and the health of people who use drugs, and to discuss strategies to ensure Australia stays on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C. Register here.

Tuesday 28 July 2020 2pm (AEST) Chronic disease and allied health utilisation - findings from the SARRAH Crossroads-II study. Rural communities are distinctly different from urban communities, and from each other. Health services need to be tailored to each community. 'One size fits all' solutions are unlikely to be effective. On Tuesday 28 July 2pm (AEST), SARRAH will be hosting a free webinar presented by Dr Kristen Glenister. Data from studies like Crossroads-II can be used to advocate for additional allied health services to meet the needs of rural communities. Findings from Crossroads-I were used to advocate for increased numbers of...

28 July 2020 7:00pm - 8:30pm AEST Presented by Dr Nada Andric, this training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting. A RACGP partnered session which will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment. This course is for: General Practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings. This activity is pending approval by the RACGP. Register here.    

Tuesday 28 July 2020 7.00–8.30 pm (AWST) Cost: Free for members   This webinar provides an update on the recommendations in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia presentation in general practice. Therefore, the ability to correctly diagnose, treat and manage not only atrial fibrillation, but the related comorbid conditions contributing to this disease is vital. This webinar explores investigating and detecting atrial fibrillation, thromboembolic risk, pharmacologic management, procedural therapies and lifestyle modifications for the patient. This webinar is presented by Associate Professor Chris Judkins, General and Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology. This...

Wednesday 29 July 2020  |  6.00pm-9.00pm Jimblebar Room - Wanangkura Stadium, Port Hedland The Pilbara Health Professionals Network invites all Pilbara health professionals to join us at this Education and Networking event. This education session will focus on the management of chronic and end-stage kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (Indigenous Australians), capturing the end-stage kidney disease journey from the commencement of renal replacement therapy through to the management of post-transplant care. You must register to attend this event. Click here to register.

30 July 2020 12.30pm-1.15pm AEST (10.30am - 11.15am) Hear from the Chair of the Standards expert committee, Dr Louise Acland. RACGP members receive a 25% discount. Register here.

Thursday 30 July 2020 11:00am (WST) The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is hosting a webinar on Thursday 30 July 2020 with guest presenters Kelli Owen from the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce (NIKTT), and Dr Janet Kelly and Kate Schwartzkopff from the University of Adelaide. The webinar will be followed by an open Q & A session. The webinar will run for approximately 40 minutes and is free to attend. The power of stories: navigating the journey of kidney disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will provide an overview of kidney health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The webinar will be led by Gemma West, Research Officer at the...

Thursday, 30 July 2020 6:00-7:00pm AWST  (8:00-9:00pm AEST) The Australian Digital Health Agency in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance and Allied Health Professions Australia is pleased to be hosting a webinar for allied healthcare professionals. This webinar has been tailored specifically for allied healthcare professionals and will include a panel discussion with representatives sharing their experiences with using digital health technology. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered in this session will include: Using technology to enhance business and improve levels of care Integrate telehealth, My Health Record and secure messaging into normal practice Improve patient...