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Rural Health West provides a comprehensive suite of education, upskilling and networking opportunities for rural health professionals and their families. Explore the range of upcoming events below or visit our Financial Support pages to see if you are eligible for a grant or scholarship to attend further professional development.

29 Jan
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16 Apr
Conference/Forum

Aboriginal Health Conference – Call for abstracts

Kaya! Call for Abstracts - now open! Rural Health West is seeking abstracts for the Aboriginal Health Conference to be held at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Walyalup, Fremantle on the 10 and 11 August 2024.
Metropolitan
Aboriginal Health / Chronic Disease / Mental Health
Free
04 May
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05 May
Workshop

Rural Outdoor Adventure Race (ROAR) I Kings Park

This event provides an opportunity for junior doctors and medical students to learn, experience and practice elements of emergency care in a stimulating wilderness environment around King’s Park in Western Australia.
Metropolitan
Emergency Medicine
$200
16 May
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19 May
Conference/Forum

Rural and Remote Retrieval Weekend 2024 | 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.
Pilbara
Emergency Medicine
$2500-3000
17 May
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17 May
Workshop

Emergency Airway Skills Management | Kununurra

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).
Kimberley
Emergency Medicine
$50
17 May
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17 May
Workshop

Paediatric Emergencies and Clinical Healthcare Scenarios | Albany

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
Great Southern
Emergency Medicine / Paediatrics
$440
24 May
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26 May
Conference/Forum

Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2024 I Perth

This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist and Procedural GP Education Series. The one and a half day Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum 2024, will include optional Friday workshops, small problem-based discussions, lectures, and simulation sessions delivered concurrently and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues.
Metropolitan
Obstetrics
$TBC
06 Jun
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06 Jun
Workshop

NeoResus I Narrogin

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.
Wheatbelt
Neonatal
$240-360
07 Jun
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07 Jun
Workshop

Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport Readiness (NeoSTARs) I Narrogin

This one day course created and delivered by neonatologists and neonatal nurse educators, teaches current up to date evidence-based approaches to neonatal stabilisation
Wheatbelt
Neonatal
$240-360
15 Jun
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16 Jun
Workshop

Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Busselton

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.
South West
Emergency Medicine
$2500
03 Aug
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04 Aug
Workshop

Rural Emergency Advanced Clinical Training (REACT+) | Narrogin

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.
Wheatbelt
Emergency Medicine
$2500
10 Aug
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11 Aug
Conference/Forum

Aboriginal Health Conference 2024

Kaya!The Aboriginal Health Conference 2024 is returning to Walyalup (Fremantle) on the 10 and 11 August 2024.
Metropolitan
Aboriginal Health
$300-800
23 Aug
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24 Aug
Conference/Forum

Rural Anaesthetics Forum 2024 I Perth

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.
Metropolitan
Anaesthetics
$TBC