Toxicological Emergencies – Rural Health West CPD workshop

Registration for the Rural Health West CPD workshop: Toxicological Emergencies (TOX) being held in Perth on Friday 10 March 2023 are now open!

This Rural Health West CPD workshop, presented by leading specialists in their field, has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. This one-day workshop stream covers general and specific topics related to poisoning and local toxicology, using an interactive tutorial format concentrating on small group discussions of case scenarios.

The workshop content includes:

• Understand the pathophysiology and clinical effects of common envenomation (snake, spider and marine).
• Improve ability to decide on patient disposition and appropriately stabilise patients for transport.
• Improve understanding of the appropriate use of first aid and investigations, and identify and list common poisonings.
• Apply a systematic diagnostic approach in toxicological presentations to increase patient safety.

Priority will be given to currently practising medical practitioners within the regions.

Register for the workshop here.
Cost: $440 (Inc. GST)
Nurse Practitioners: $350 (Inc. GST)

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Continuing Professional Development Team at CPD@ruralhealthwest.com.au or 08 6389 4500.