Upcoming Medical Education Conferences and Workshops
Presentation/Discussion
30 Mar
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30 Jun
Managing Patient Depression and Suicidality: GP Peer Group Learning | Various Locations
An ideal opportunity to have open, honest discussions with colleagues, a psychiatrist and local GP with a special interest in mental health care, about the management of patient depression and suicidality in primary care. 2 hour, case-based conversation over a shared meal.
The peer meetings extend previous workshops and GP Management of Patient Depression and Suicidality online modules, and offer:
Direct, in-person Q&A and discussion with an experienced psychiatrist
Practical strategies for managing complex mental health presentations, grounded in local clinical experiences
Greater confidence in assessment and prescribing decisions
Updated information on local referral pathways and service
Increased local, collegial support
Pilbara Health Professionals Network | Managing CKD alongside other chronic conditions
Join Kidney Health Australia, Professor Ashley Irish (Nephrologist) and Sonia Mupotaringa (Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology), hosted by the Pilbara Health Professionals Network, for an education session exploring the interrelationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The evening will also include an overview of the WA Country Health Service Pilbara Renal Service, including the West Pilbara Nurse Practitioner Model of Care and the renal services currently available across the region.
South West Health Professionals Network | Common GI problems for health professionals | Bunbury
The South West Health Professionals Network invite health professionals from the Bunbury area to an educational event at the Old Lyric Theatre. Register today to gain valuable insights and expand your understanding of gastrointestinal problems.
Get first-hand exposure to the career pathways, lifestyles and opportunities of working as a rural generalist in the Pilbara.
You will tour local hospitals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and general practices in Karratha and Port Hedland and take part in cultural and lifestyle experiences.
PLUS you will receive an all-expenses paid ticket to the Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend in Karijini National Park, featuring hands-on emergency and retrieval training (valued at $2400).
Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network | RHD A Hidden Health Crisis | Geraldton
The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network would like to invite all health professionals to join paediatric cardiologist Dr Stephen Shipton, based at the Perth Children’s Hospital, for an education evening. Dr Shipton has experience both in WA and internationally in providing care to children and adults with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Midwest Gascoyne Health Professionals Network | A Hidden Health Crisis | Geraldton
The Midwest-Gascoyne Health Professionals Network invites health professionals to an education evening with paediatric cardiologist Dr Stephen Shipton (Perth Children’s Hospital). The session will cover acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), including epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, management and the WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and Control Program.
Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend 2026 | Karijini
The RRR Weekend provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the management of medical emergencies in a remote environment with limitation in equipment, personnel and resources.
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).
Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Esperance
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.
Paediatric Emergencies and Clinical Healthcare Scenarios (PEaCHS) | Northam
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 clip
Kimberley Health Professionals Network | Wound and Burn Care Training | Broome
This education workshop will cover burn assessment, management of minor and major burns, burn dressings, principles of plastic and reconstructive surgery (including grafts and flaps), wound assessment, selecting appropriate wound care products, factors influencing wound healing, debridement techniques, and negative pressure wound therapy.
Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) I Busselton
Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) is created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators and teaches current, up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilisation.
Course attendance will help you and your team to understand and master the basic skills required in the care of any sick newborn.
As well as technical skills, a high-performance team with strong supportive skills is necessary to deliver care in a safe and timely manner. This course will have a strong focus on advanced skills in crew resource management (team resources), communication and is recommended for a multidisciplinary audience.
