Upcoming Events

Rural Health West on behalf of our partners the Aboriginal Health Council of WA and the WA Child Ear Health Strategy are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum 2024!

Rural Health West and Essity would like to invite you to join us for a wound care workshop presented by Ellen Gulin (Occupational Therapist & Lymphoedema Practitioner) who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds along with compression.The workshop provides participants with the opportunity to 'touch, feel and apply' many of the dressing products currently in use.Interaction is encouraged so come prepared to discuss and further develop skills in the management of wounds.Cost:$50 Morning tea and lunch will be provided.Limited places available.

Kaya!The Aboriginal Health Conference 2024 is returning to Walyalup (Fremantle) on the 10 and 11 August 2024.

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The two day Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2024, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.

This comprehensive workshop is for medical practitioners, GP obstetricians, midwives and other health professionals seeking additional skills, knowledge and experience in caring for the newborn who requires resuscitative support at birth.

This one day course created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators, teaches current up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilisation

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).

This one day course created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators, teaches current up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilisation

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.

For those who like a bit of pindan on their soles and in their soul, the Northern Australia Regional Paediatric Meeting will be held in Broome, Western Australia on 17 – 18 October 2024, overlooking the mangroves and azure water of Rubibi Roebuck Bay.

This Rural Health West CPD workshop is a one day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. It will give delegates real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment.The workshop content will include: • Hands-on simulation: practise common scenarios and structured care • Short presentations by experienced paediatric emergency physicians • Comprehensive handbook of lecture materials and practical skills • 'Resuscitation reminders' card for your ID badge clipEligibility: GP Obstetricians, ED doctors and nurses and GPs. Priority is given to those working in the local region.Length: One Day 8.00am-5.00pmCost: $350-$440 (incl GST) The cost of this workshop is subsidised by WA Country Health ServiceAccreditation: This workshop has accreditation with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for continuing professional development points/hours and is approved for the Rural Procedural Grants Program, Emergency and Obstetrics Grant component. We do ask participants to contact their relevant college to ascertain your eligibility for the grant prior to attending.This education workshop is proudly delivered by Rural Health West in partnership with WA Country Health ServicePayment Structure You will receive an email link for payment in an event confirmation email. Payment is required within 10 days of receiving the email. If full payment is not received within 10 days, your place will be offered to another delegate.Cancellation Policy Applicants who give notice of cancellation of four (4) weeks or more will receive a full refund of the course fee. Applicants who withdraw from the course 14 days prior will receive a 50% refund of the course fee. Applicants who fail to attend a course or who withdraw from the course less than 14 days of the course date will be considered on an individual case basis.Privacy Statement The Privacy Act 2014 provides that before your personal contact details can be published or made available to major sponsors, exhibitors and other parties directly related to this workshop, you must give your consent. If you do not consent to your contact details being provided to the abovementioned parties, please contact the CPD Team at [email protected] or 08 6389 4500Rural Health West values and respects your privacy and personal details. Personal information is collected in accordance with our Privacy Policy which can be viewed at www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/privacystatement

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.