This full day workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives from King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide regional GP obstetricians and midwives the opportunity to gain confidence, practice techniques on obstetric models, and discuss cases and network. Accreditation: 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, Obstetrics Grant component.  We do ask participants to contact their relevant college to ascertain your eligibility for the grant prior to attending....

This one and a half day rural Anaesthetics Forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend. It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. The forum has limited places. Travel subsidies will apply for eligible delegates living and working in rural and remote WA. This forum is pending accreditation with RACGP, ACRRM and ANZCA and open to all currently practicing Anaesthetists and GP Anaesthetists....

Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Psychologists, Social Workers and other mental health professionals. Topics covered: Topic 1 – Suicide and Stigma Topic 2 – The Suicidal Crisis Topic 3 – Acute Management Topic 4 – After the attempt Topic 5 – Bereaved by Suicide Learning objectives: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Implement a team approach to treatment planning • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt • Respond to the needs of people bereaved by suicide Register here. Location: Northam (venue TBC).

This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Accreditation: 6 hours CPD,  40 Accredited CPD Activity Points (RACGP) & ACRRM 4 Performance Review. Register here.

This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Accreditation: 6 hours CPD,  40 Accredited CPD Activity Points (RACGP) & ACRRM 4 Performance Review. Register here.

This online interactive workshop aims to increase GPs' skills and confidence in; recognising presentations where suicide risk is high, undertaking a detailed risk assessment and management planning using a collaborative, team-based approach. Suitable for GP Registrars and GPs. Date: 21 June 2022 Time: 9am to 1pm For further information and registrations see here.  

Suitable for: GP Registrars and GPs. Topics covered: Introduction to CBT Challenging Unhelpful Thought Behavioural Strategies Psychological care in general practice Working with values Mindfulness Exposure Therapy Learning objectives: Describe the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours Identify unhelpful thinking styles Apply cognitive and behavioural strategies to assist people with depression and anxiety Integrate the provision of psychological services within a general practice context Dates: 04 Jun and 18 Jun 2022 Register here.