BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GPHQ - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GPHQ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gphq.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GPHQ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307 DTSTAMP:20210205T004512Z CREATED:20210205T004512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T004512Z UID:27638-1614988800-1615075199@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Pain Management: A Team Approach DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/pain-management-a-team-approach/ LOCATION:Fraser’s Kings Park\, 60 Fraser Ave\, West Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Pain-Event-6-March-2021-2_Page_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201107T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201107T154000 DTSTAMP:20201008T204259Z CREATED:20201008T204259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T204259Z UID:25992-1604737800-1604763600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Supporting “Emma” Through Her Pregnancy Journey DESCRIPTION:The focus of this education event is to provide an opportunity for\nlocal GPs to increase their knowledge and skills in identifying and\nmanaging pregnancy risks and prevention of pre-term birth.\nA case study of a young pregnant woman called “Emma”\nwill be the focus of the teaching for this event. Participants\nwill hear from clinicians on managing common sexually\ntransmitted infections (STIs) and providing effective team\nmanagement for the prevention of pre-term birth.\nIn addition\, interactive workshops with be provided on early\npregnancy complications\, identification and management\nof high risk pregnancies\, including appropriate referral\npathways and self-management of gestational diabetes\nmellitus (GDM). URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/supporting-emma-through-her-pregnancy-journey/ LOCATION:21-11-18-meeting-invite-jpeg CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GP-educational-event-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Midland Public &%3B Private Hospitals":MAILTO:elise.holder@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201024T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201024T033000 DTSTAMP:20201007T235947Z CREATED:20201007T235947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T235947Z UID:25987-1603526400-1603510200@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:KEMH - Real women\, real care: managing the interface between primary and specialist care for young women DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/kemh-real-women-real-care-managing-the-interface-between-primary-and-specialist-care-for-young-women/ LOCATION:nov-ttt CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117 DTSTAMP:20201028T020848Z CREATED:20190822T223203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020848Z UID:25937-1573862400-1573862400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:TADPole: Treating Alcohol and other Drugs in Primary Care DESCRIPTION:Full day education event focusing on: \n– Challenging attitudes and common issues encountered in general practice\n– Enhanced understanding of specific drugs and comorbid conditions with a focus on pain\n– Motivation interviewing and brief intervention URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/tadpole-treating-alcohol-and-other-drugs-in-primary-care-3/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MandoonTADPole-160319v3_Page_1-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191115T081500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191115T081500 DTSTAMP:20190116T190412Z CREATED:20190116T190412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T190412Z UID:25795-1573805700-1573805700@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Obstetric Emergencies (OBS) DESCRIPTION:This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. \nEligibility: GP obstetricians\, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/obstetric-emergencies-obs-3/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Child-TOP2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTSTAMP:20190506T183940Z CREATED:20190506T183940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T183940Z UID:25884-1569542400-1569628799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:CTEC's The Cutting Edge: Essential Surgical Skills Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Cutting Edge: Essential Surgical Skills workshop aims to assist the GP and Nurse Practitioner in attaining an improved level of competence in the techniques required for minor surgery. \nThis workshop focuses on the most commonly performed procedures. Safety is emphasised as well as the acquisition of one sound technique in each skill area. It features a combination of didactic sessions and hands-on sessions utilising animal tissue and other simulation models. \nIt is of particular relevance for rural GP Proceduralists and Nurse Practitioners and to those seeking to refresh procedural skills and to update knowledge. \nWorkshop Content \nDemonstration and Practical Sessions:\nDiathermy / Hyfrecator set up (demonstration)\nInstrumentation – choice\, handling and safety\nKnot tying\nSutures\, suturing techniques and suture removal\nTraumatic wounds\nPlanning the excision\, including sebaceous cysts and mucous membrane wounds\nPunch\, incision and excision biopsies \nWorkshop Presentations:\nConsent procedure\nUnderstanding wound healing – revision session\nHaemostasis\nLocal anaesthesia\nComplications \nCONVENOR\nDr Olga Ward URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-essential-surgical-skills-2/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CE-Essential-Surgical-2017-Lab-Shot-with-Olga-and-Faculty-in-Middle-Ground-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190831T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190831T160000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020817Z CREATED:20190806T181535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020817Z UID:25923-1567238400-1567267200@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:General Surgery of the Digestive Tract ALM @ Murdoch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/general-surgery-of-the-digestive-tract-alm-murdoch/ LOCATION:St John of God – Murdoch\, 100 Murdoch Dr\, Murdoch WA 6150\, WA\, 6150\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1907SJOGM-GP-Event-digestive-surgery-PRINT-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SJOG Murdoch GP Education Program":MAILTO:gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190901 DTSTAMP:20190714T184953Z CREATED:20190714T184953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T184953Z UID:25917-1567209600-1567295999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Hepatitis C in Primary Care and Drug and Alcohol Settings Education Program DESCRIPTION:People who inject drugs represent approximately 90% of newly acquired hepatitis C (HCV) infections. Clinicians in Drug and Alcohol settings play an important role in improving the health outcomes of people living with HCV and can reduce a patient’s risk of developing advanced liver disease through early diagnosis\, appropriate management of co-morbidities and treatment with new\, curative\, Direct Acting Antiviral medication (DAAs). \nThis course is designed to strengthen the capacity of clinical staff working in drug and alcohol settings or working with people who inject drugs to effectively test for\, treat and manage HCV. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/hepatitis-c-in-primary-care-and-drug-and-alcohol-settings-education-program/ CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM":MAILTO:Camille.pesava@ashm.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190824T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190824T153000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020817Z CREATED:20190806T215421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020817Z UID:25933-1566633600-1566660600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Joint Enterprise: Active Learning Module in Orthopaedics for GPs Education Event DESCRIPTION:It is a pleasure to invite you to the collaborative Joondalup Health Campus and Health Pathways WA Active Learning Module in Orthopaedics. A series of concurrent presentations\, hands-on activities\, demonstration stations\, tailor made Q&A sessions and panel discussions. \nSaturday 24 August 2019\, 8am – 3:30pm \nLocation: Joondalup Private Hospital\, Community Clinical School\, Ground Floor\, Cnr Grand Blvd & Shenton Ave\, Joondalup 6027 \nRegistrations are essential\, please RSVP by Friday 16 August 2019. \nThis activity has 40 Category 1 QI&CPD points through RACGP and 30 PRDP points through ACRRM URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/joint-enterprise-active-learning-module-in-orthopaedics-for-gps-education-event/ CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190817T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190817T153000 DTSTAMP:20190613T230144Z CREATED:20190613T230144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T230144Z UID:25904-1566028800-1566055800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital GP Education Event: Chronic Disease & Shared Care DESCRIPTION:Presented by North Metropolitan Health Service and Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Health Care Group in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance and HealthPathways WA. \nThis event will focus on some areas of healthcare where a collaborative\, shared approach between Hospital clinicians and GPs will improve patient outcomes. \nEducation sessions include:\n• Adolescent mental health care in the community\n• Assessing and managing a patient with suicidal intent in primary care\n• Drugs and kidney disease: facts and fallacies\n• Chronic pain: the nuts and bolts of changing patients from opioids to alternative treatments\n• Transitions of care: goals of patient care & navigating the health system from the adolescent’s\nperspective\n• Opioid prescribing in discharge medication & deprescribing antipsychotics in patients admitted with\ndelirium URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/share-care-gp-education-event/ LOCATION:Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital\, Hospital Avenue\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190817 DTSTAMP:20190506T180359Z CREATED:20190506T180359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T180359Z UID:25882-1565913600-1565999999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:CTEC's The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics and Gynaecological Skills Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics and Gynaecological Skills is a hands-on skills training workshop utilising simulation models. This workshop is designed to assist GP Proceduralists and GP Obstetricians in attaining an improved level of confidence in gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Limited places are also available for KEMH Registrars in Gynaecological Surgery.\nIt will also feature debates\, discussions and presentations on current gynaecological topics and devices. \nWorkshop participants will return to their practice with newly acquired knowledge and the confidence to perform procedures practised under supervision in a realistic setting. It does not provide certification of competence in any of the procedures outlined and practised. \n WORKSHOP CONTENT\nPresentation and Animal Tissue\nPractical Sessions:\nElectrodiathermy\, surgical safety\nRectal repair\nEnterotomy and cystotomy repair\nPerineal repair\nBartholin cyst\nPresentation and Practical Sessions:\nPelvic anatomy\nKnot tying\nEctopic pregnancy\nHysteroscopy\nEndometrial biopsy\nPost-partum haemorrhage\nPractical issues for caesarean sections\nFetal pillow and B Lynch suture\nForceps and Vacuum Deliveries \nCONVENOR\nDr Robyn Leake \nCO-CONVENOR\nDr Olga Ward URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-proceduralist-obstetrics-and-gynaecological-skills/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-Cutting-Edge-Proc-Obs-and-Gynae-2014-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190810T084000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190810T084000 DTSTAMP:20190626T190750Z CREATED:20190626T190750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T190750Z UID:25906-1565426400-1565426400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:CTEC's Team Care of the Bariatric Patient Workshop DESCRIPTION:Are you involved in the care of obese patients? The number of Australians requiring bariatric care is increasing\, and with this additional complications and risks may occur when a bariatric patient is involved. This multidisciplinary approach to Bariatric patients workshop will be presented by a team of specialists in the fields of general practice\, surgery\, dietetics and psychology. \nThis CTEC workshop will cover common co-morbidities associated with obesity\, recommendations for referral to specialists and allied health professionals\, considerations relating to adolescent and elderly patients\, and factors affecting fertility and pregnancy in the perioperative bariatric patient. The workshop will include a balance of didactic sessions and workshops. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in the interactive sessions which will include a skills workshop\, small group discussions and case studies. \nWORKSHOP CONVENOR\nDr Ruth Blackham\, Senior Lecturer\, CTEC\, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences\, UWA \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nProfessor Alistair Vickery\, General Practitioner \nWORKSHOP CONTENT\nHighly regarded specialists from across a variety of medical specialities will present sessions on the following: \nINTERACTIVE SESSIONS \nIntroduction – An Overview and History of Bariatric Surgery in Australia – Professor Jeffrey Hamdorf AM\, Director\, CTEC\, and Professor of Surgical Education\, UWA\nThe Role of the General Practitioner in Bariatric Care – Dr Carla Drake-Brockman\, Bariatric General Practitioner\nDietetic Considerations – Ms Charlene Grosse\, Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian \nPRACTICAL WORKSHOP \nMedical Aspects of Bariatrics – Dr Michael D’Arcy Evans\, General Practitioner \nCASE STUDIES \nCases and clinical considerations: – Associate Professor Susan Taylor\, General Surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor\, UWA\n– Pregnancy and Bariatric Surgery\n– Thrombo-embolic issues\nPsychology and the Bariatric Patient – Ms Melanie Greenfeld\, Psychologist\nDietetics and the Bariatric Patient – Dr Nikki Cummings\, Dietitian URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/team-care-of-the-bariatric-patient/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/iStock-482818934-1-final-image-for-brochure-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811 DTSTAMP:20190627T212746Z CREATED:20190627T212746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T212746Z UID:25908-1565395200-1565481599@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Man through the ages: a journey of healthcare for men DESCRIPTION:This full-day event provides up-to-date education on the various stages of men’s health\, from adolescence through to older adulthood and aged care.\nTraditionally men present to GPs for acute illnesses\, sporting injuries or psychological distress\, making preventative health screening opportunistic. This event provides the latest tools to assist with identifying and discussing preventative health options.\nParticipants will hear from clinicians on the latest in adolescent mental health\, perinatal mental health\, Aboriginal health\, weight management for young adults\, sports injury management\, diabetic foot and wound care\, cardiovascular disease\, familial hypercholesterolaemia\, prostate management and aged care services. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/man-through-the-ages-a-journey-of-healthcare-for-men/ LOCATION:St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals\, Level 1\, Conference Centre\, 1 Clayton Street\, Midland\, WA\, 6056\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fathers-Day-3-generations-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Midland Public &%3B Private Hospitals":MAILTO:elise.holder@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190804 DTSTAMP:20190703T212635Z CREATED:20190703T212635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T212635Z UID:25912-1564790400-1564876799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Overcoming obesity – helping patients gain a healthy future DESCRIPTION:RACGP WA\, in partnership with St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital\, present this one-day ALM on obesity and weight management. Experienced specialists will present up-to-date information to assist you in helping patients gain a healthier future by reducing their weight. The importance of weight management across all ages\, from paediatrics and teenagers\, to pregnancy and adulthood will be addressed. \nPresentations:\nFasting for weight loss presented by Dr Patrick Garratt\nObstetric challenges in obese patients presented by Dr Suzanne Meharry\nAdolescent bariatric surgery presented by Dr Leon Cohen\nNutrition in the bariatric surgical patient presented by Dietician Lindsay Peacock\nThe link between sexual abuse and obesity by Clinical Psychologist Maxine Hawkins\nT2DM presented by Dr Venkata Kodali\nAn approach to assessing childhood obesity in general practice by Dr Emma Dudman\nEvidence basis for metabolic surgery presented by Dr Ravi Rao\nManaging osteoarthritis in obese patients presented by Dr Brett Bairstow\nCommon complaints and solutions following bariatric surgery presented by Dr Andrew Kiyingi\nExploring eating behaviours presented by Dietician Jane Stolze URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/overcoming-obesity-helping-patients-gain-a-healthy-future/ LOCATION:St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Conference Centre\, Thirlmere Road\, Mt Lawley\, Western Australia\, 6050\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/overweight-woman-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital":MAILTO:elise.bertoncini@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190727T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190728T050000 DTSTAMP:20190627T213333Z CREATED:20190627T213333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T213333Z UID:25910-1564214400-1564290000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) Perth DESCRIPTION:The General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) in Perth is WA’s leading CPD event for primary care and is recognised as one of the most important CPD events on the general practice calendar. GPCE Perth takes place from 27-28 July 2019 at the Crown Perth\, welcoming over 300 healthcare professionals to meet\, update knowledge\, earn CPD points and see the latest innovations specific to primary care. With its most comprehensive program to date\, filled with ALMs\, clinical education sessions\, practical skills masterclasses\, networking and suppliers showcasing the latest products and innovations\, it really is not to be missed. \nKicking off the weekend will be our keynote session – We are getting fatter and sicker – what are we going to do about it? – delivered by Dr Peter Bruckner. Our Active Learning Modules include six high impact hours\, focused on key clinical areas relevant to your general practice including skin cancer\, chronic kidney disease and heart failure management. In addition to all of our education sessions\, the exhibition is host to over 20 healthcare suppliers showcasing the latest products\, treatments and innovations. \nTo find out more about the conference program\, our 1 and 2 day pass options and more\, please visit www.gpce.com.au/perth. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/general-practice-conference-exhibition-gpce-perth/ CATEGORIES:Conference,CPR Training,Morning Education Session,Multi Day Course,One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GPP19_email_banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190726T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190726T080000 DTSTAMP:20190116T183118Z CREATED:20190116T183118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T183118Z UID:25793-1564128000-1564128000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Emergency Airway Skills Management (EAM) DESCRIPTION:This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practice 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). \nEligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available\, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/emergency-airway-skills-management-eam/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Farmer-TOP-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190726 DTSTAMP:20190506T171014Z CREATED:20190506T171014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T171014Z UID:25880-1564012800-1564099199@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:CTEC's The Cutting Edge: Advanced Procedures Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Cutting Edge: Advanced Procedures workshop is a unique hands-on\, cadaveric dissection focused skills training workshop. It is designed to provide GPs with a higher than average level of skill in surgery and access to appropriate levels of equipment and operating facilities with the opportunity to refine and consolidate their surgical techniques. This enables the provision of a greater level of service to patients and the community. \nThe Advanced Procedures workshop aims to equip GPs with a reliable foundation in advanced procedural skills. It is an excellent advanced level course. It does not provide certification of competence in any of the procedures outlined and practised. Limited positions are available for Observers\, and for Theatre Nurses in the role of assistant. \nWORKSHOP CONTENT\nProcedures are first covered by a didactic presentation followed by a practical cadaveric session with only 2 participants per station. Each participant will have access to dedicated cadaveric materials. \nPresentation and Practical Cadaveric Sessions: \nTendon release for trigger finger\nTerminalisation of digit\nCarpal tunnel release\nTendon repair (hand)\nWound dressings for hands and fingers\nClaw toe correction / plantar fascia release\nWedge resection of ingrown toenail / removal of nail\nVasectomy \nCONVENOR\nDr Olga Ward URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/the-cutting-edge-advanced-procedures/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/P7270032-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mr John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190622T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190622T163000 DTSTAMP:20190527T195021Z CREATED:20190527T195021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T195021Z UID:25899-1561192200-1561221000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Obstetrics and Gynaecology day at SJG Subiaco Hospital DESCRIPTION:As a leader in obstetric and gynaecology care\, St John of God Subiaco Hospital invites General Practitioners to our Obstetrics and Gynaecology day. \nTo give you the latest research\, case studies and information on the Perinatal Period\, SJG Subiaco has brought together a group of specialists to deliver presentations\, interactive workshops and Q&A sessions. \nThis is a full day category one event endorsed by RACGP for 40 CPD points. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/obstetrics-and-gynaecology-day-at-sjg-subiaco-hopsital/ LOCATION:St John of God Subiaco Hospital\, Conference Centre\, 25 McCourt Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/St-John-of-God-Subiaco-Hospital-Obstetric-Gynaecology-Day-Invitation-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Subiaco Hospital":MAILTO:elise.bertoncini@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616 DTSTAMP:20190520T161902Z CREATED:20190520T161902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T161902Z UID:25894-1560556800-1560643199@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Time and Tide - Matters of the Mind DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/time-and-tide-matters-of-the-mind/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Time-and-Tide-image-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hollywood Private Hospital":MAILTO:toplisss@ramsayhealth.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190531T081500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190531T081500 DTSTAMP:20190116T181020Z CREATED:20190116T181020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T181020Z UID:25791-1559290500-1559290500@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Obstetric Emergencies (OBS) DESCRIPTION:This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. \nEligibility: GP obstetricians\, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/obstetric-emergencies-obs-2/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Child-TOP1-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190525T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190525T133000 DTSTAMP:20190326T192022Z CREATED:20190326T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T192022Z UID:25858-1558771200-1558791000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:GP Obstetric Skills Workshop DESCRIPTION:Rural Health West invites Western Australian junior doctors (postgraduate years 1\, 2 and 3) and medical students to participate in this FREE obstetrics skills workshop.\nThe workshop\, facilitated by Dr Anne Karczub\, includes:\nSkills stations with experienced local practitioners\nInformation about rural training pathways and career opportunities for GP obstetricians\nA networking lunch URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/gp-obstetric-skills-workshop/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2019-GP-Obstetrics-event-image-save-for-web-900x300-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190522T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190522T133000 DTSTAMP:20190508T223642Z CREATED:20190508T223642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T223642Z UID:25888-1558526400-1558531800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Positive Engagement with Patients Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain DESCRIPTION:A Clinical Education Seminar for GPs and Health Professionals. \nPresented by Melanie Galbraith\, APA Pain Physiotherapist – MSc Med (Pain Mgt)\, BSc (Physio)\, APAM\, with Dr John Quintner\, FFPMANZCA\, Physician in Rheumatology and Pain Medicine (retired). \nMusculoskeletal pain management is currently undergoing a quiet revolution. Medicines and interventional techniques are limited in their effectiveness and are being replaced by self-management strategies emphasising whole person engagement. \nLearning Objectives:\n– Highlight the importance of the clinical engagement in patient care.\n– Understand how to engage in sound ethical discourse between clinician and patient.\n– Understand the benefits of inter-professional involvement. \nTarget Audience: GPs and Health Professionals. \nCPD points: RACGP Accredited Category 2 (2pts per hour). \nA light lunch will be provided. \nBookings are essential for catering purposes.\nPlease register online by the 15th May 2019 – www.arthritiswa.org.au/events \nFor enquiries contact Clara Connor\nPhone: 1800 011 041 (freecall) or (08) 9388 4422\nEmail: clarac@arthritiswa.org.au URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/positive-engagement-with-patients-experiencing-musculoskeletal-pain/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AOWA-Logo-tagline-Colour-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arthritis &%3B Osteoporosis WA":MAILTO:clarac@arthritiswa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519 DTSTAMP:20190221T224208Z CREATED:20190221T224208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T224208Z UID:25831-1558137600-1558223999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Midland Physician Service: Masterclass on Chronic Disease in General Practice DESCRIPTION:This full day event will include a panel of highly qualified specialists providing the latest information on a range of topics. The program has been designed for general practitioners to actively participate in roundtable discussions and case studies\, hosted by local GP moderators and specialists. \nLearning outcomes:\nUpon completion of this education session participants should be able to:\n• Identify triggers for re-referral of patient with chronic malignancy back to their oncology specialists.\n• Choose appropriate anticoagulants for cardiology patients and determine length of treatment for complications\, such as pulmonary embolism.\n• Demonstrate knowledge of red flags and stratified management of reflux disease refractory to first line treatment.\n• Identify level of risk in renal disease and urgency of referral with clear understanding of which tests and imaging modalities are required for those urgent reviews.\n• Confidently prescribe second and third line diabetic medications for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in line with current guidelines. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/midland-physician-service-masterclass-on-chronic-disease-in-general-practice/ LOCATION:St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals\, Level 1\, Conference Centre\, 1 Clayton Street\, Midland\, WA\, 6056\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Midland Public &%3B Private Hospitals":MAILTO:elise.holder@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190511T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190511T160000 DTSTAMP:20190312T202622Z CREATED:20190312T202622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T202622Z UID:25841-1557563400-1557590400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Obstetrics and Gynaecology @ Murdoch – ALM DESCRIPTION:Topics include:\n• Endometrial cancer\n• Management of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy\n• Diabetes in pregnancy\n• Treatment of heavy periods\n• Swollen legs\, varicose veins and thrombophlebitis\n• Menopause – a mid-life crisis or time to celebrate? A Dietitian’s Perspective\n• Engaging dads in the perinatal period\n• Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy\n• Keeping your practice safe: emerging issues in General Practice\n• Demystifying the NationalCervical Screening Program \nPresenters:\n• Dr Raj Mohan\, Gynaecologist / Gynaecologic Oncologist\n• Dr Chris Gunnell\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n• Dr Dorothy Graham\, Physician\n• Dr Simon Clarke\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n• Dr Steve Baker\, Vascular Surgeon\n• Ms Nikki Cummings\, Principal Dietitian\, Optimal Intake\n• Ms Donna Kristianopulos\, Raphael Services WA\, St John of God Health Care\n• Dr Andrew Hutchinson\, Haematologist\n• Ms Kate Reynolds\, Solicitor\, Avant\n• Dr Jenny Grew\, Head of Anatomical Pathology\, Australian Clinical Labs \n* Limited places left URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/obstetrics-gynaecology-murdoch-alm/ LOCATION:St John of God – Murdoch\, 100 Murdoch Dr\, Murdoch WA 6150\, WA\, 6150\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1904-GP-Event-obstet-and-Gyno-PRINT-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SJOG Murdoch GP Education Program":MAILTO:gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505 DTSTAMP:20201028T020613Z CREATED:20190416T221512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020613Z UID:25853-1556928000-1557014399@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Contemporary Anticoagualtion in Complex Cardiovascular Disease DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/contemporary-anticoagualtion-in-complex-cardiovascular-disease/ LOCATION:University Club of Western Australia\, Hackett Drive\, Entrance 1\, Carpark 3\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/56754B26-E95F-43E4-9FC4-0209678E3B44-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190406T084500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190406T041500 DTSTAMP:20190204T192807Z CREATED:20190204T192807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T192807Z UID:25816-1554540300-1554524100@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Early Detection of Skin Cancer (EDSC) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/early-detection-of-skin-cancer-edsc/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/allergy-update-workshop-icon-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190405T081500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190405T081500 DTSTAMP:20190116T174012Z CREATED:20190116T174012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T174012Z UID:25789-1554452100-1554452100@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Obstetric Emergencies (OBS) DESCRIPTION:This workshop teaches participants how to effectively manage obstetric cases and emergencies and how to make appropriate decisions. \nEligibility: GP obstetricians\, medical practitioners and midwives. Priority is given to those working in the local region. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/obstetric-emergencies-obs/ CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Child-TOP-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331 DTSTAMP:20190305T185043Z CREATED:20190305T185043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T185043Z UID:25846-1553904000-1553990399@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber Course DESCRIPTION:As rates of hepatitis B increase over the next 10 years there is a need for primary care practitioners to diagnose\, treat and monitor their patients within the primary care setting.This interactive workshop involves online learning modules\, in-depth presentations\, case discussions\, and facilitated group work giving attendees an opportunity to discuss practical strategies with peers and specialists. This course will give primary care practitioners the tools with which to confidently diagnose\, treat and manage hepatitis B and upon completion of the training and online multiple-choice assessment will accredit community-based medical practitioners to prescribe s100 highly specialised drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/hepatitis-b-s100-prescriber-course/ LOCATION:Fraser Suites Perth\, 10 Adelaide Terrace\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM":MAILTO:olivia.dawson@ashm.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190316T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190316T080000 DTSTAMP:20201028T020436Z CREATED:20190207T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020436Z UID:25779-1552723200-1552723200@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Paediatrics GP Education Event DESCRIPTION:A collaborative event between Perth Metro Hospital’s Paediatric Departments and HealthPathways WA. \nEducation sessions include:\nOtitis Media\nType 2 Diabetes in Children\nPanel Discussion – Transition and Shared Care for Chronic Conditions\nChildhood Obesity\nPaediatric Orthopaedics – Child with a Limp \nThis activity has 40 Category 1 QI&CPD points with RACGP and 30 PRDP points has been applied for through ACRRM. \nRegistrations are essential. RSVP by Friday 8 March 2019. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/paediatrics-gp-education-event/ LOCATION:Perth Children’s Hospital\, 15 Hospital Ave\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:Conference,One day course ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190317 DTSTAMP:20201028T020435Z CREATED:20190204T222419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T020435Z UID:25799-1552694400-1552780799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:The ageing patient - Mr Potter has a fall DESCRIPTION:Join the team at RACGP WA and St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital for this one-day active learning module (ALM)\, aiming to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of GPs in managing common presentations specific to their elderly patients. \nPresentations\nThis interactive day of education will focus on the journey of Mr Potter: from his fall\, to his hospital stay\, rehabilitation and further care options. \nGPs will review falls in the elderly\, osteoporosis\, polypharmacy and de-prescribing\, ACAT and home help options\, mental health conditions\, and Medicare items specific to the elderly. \nThere will be a very useful discussion on a practical approach to Primary Care in residential aged care facilities and advance care directives. An accredited CPR update will also be available\, just in case it is required for Mr Potter. \nTime: Registrations from 7.30am\, active learning modules 8.00am to 3.30pm\, optional accredited CPR update 3.30pm to 4.15pm\nCost: RACGP member: $198\, non-member: $265\, registrar: $154 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/ageing-patient-mr-potter-fall/ LOCATION:St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital Conference Centre\, Thirlmere Road\, Mt Lawley\, Western Australia\, 6050\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mrpotter-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR