Upcoming Medical Conferences in Australia

Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and will be held during Oct 13 - 17, 2019 at Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopedists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Australasian Cytometry Society (ACS) 42nd Annual Meeting is organized by Australasian Cytometry Society (ACS) and will be held from Oct 13 - 16, 2019 at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Description: The Keynote and Plenary sessions will feature our invited speakers, and the parallel and poster sessions will be chosen from invited speakers and abstract submissions. The ACS Annual Meeting represents the best opportunity to discuss with and learn from world-class cytometrists from Australasia, and around the world. We are compiling an exceptional line-up of speakers with a diverse range of cytometric applications. Note: Workshops 13th being held on level 7 at the Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre Conference 14th-16th being held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground – Olympic Room. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th Public Health Palliative Care International Conference is organized by Public Health Palliative Care International (PHPCI) and will be held from Oct 13 - 16, 2019 at Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains - MGallery by Sofitel, Leura, New South Wales, Australia. Description: 6th International conference it titled, ‘Compassionate Communities in Action: Re-claiming Ageing, Dying and grieving’ and we are calling for papers, symposia, workshops and posters addressing one of the following themes: • Diversity and inclusion at end of life • End of life is everybody’s business • Social change: power and practices • Everyday ageing, dying and grieving • Building connections and partnerships • Designing compassionate spaces Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiac Care: Advanced ECG Interpretation Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Oct 14 - 15, 2019 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is nurses who already have a good, working knowledge of the 12-lead ECG and want to build on this. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11.00 CPD Hours. Course Overview: Despite the rapid advances in investigative cardiology, the 12-lead ECG remains a cornerstone of cardiac assessment. As a nurse, you may often be involved in both performing and evaluating ECGs. However, if you are to perform this role competently, you will need extra tuition and guidance on a regular basis. Extend your knowledge by looking at advanced concepts such as: • Heart blocks • Bundle branch and fascicular blocks • SVT and VT • Chamber hypertrophy • Unusual ECG abnormalities Need for Program: The 12-lead ECG remains a cornerstone of cardiac assessment. Nurses are increasingly involved in both performing and evaluating ECGs. However, interpretation can be difficult, due to the complex nature of the underlying pathology and its manifestation on an ECG. Attending this seminar will build on your existing knowledge and assist you to understand advanced ECGs and therefore improve patient outcomes. Purpose of Program: To improve patient outcomes for people who display complex cardiac arrhythmias by increasing the ability to understand and interpret advanced ECGs. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this program it is expected that the participants will be able to: • Apply knowledge of common post-operative complications to identify, prevent and manage a patient who is deteriorating • Improve patient outcomes by assessing and managing postoperative pain more effectively • Enhanced surgical pharmacology knowledge will assist you to administer appropriate medicines to reduce risks such as post-operative infections and VTE • Patients undergoing joint replacement surgery will benefit from improved nursing assessment and education

The Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Course is organized by PEM Revision PTY LTD and will be held from Oct 14 - 15, 2019 at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Description: The PEM Courses are fun, interactive, evidence based courses that provides an in-depth update on common Paediatric Emergency conditions. The courses are designed by The PEM team of experienced PEM Specialists, FACEMs , Paediatricians and Nurse Practitioners with a wealth of knowledge in the field of Paediatric Emergency Medicine. The courses are aimed at frontline Prehospital, Emergency, General Practice and Paediatric Teams involved in the care of sick children, including Junior Doctors, Registrars, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, General Practitioners and Emergency Consultants interested in an update on Paediatric Emergency Medicine. The Paediatric Emergency Medicine Course is an innovative and interactive 2-day course that explores the current evidence-based approach to assessment and management of common Acute Paediatric and Neonatal conditions. The Faculty is composed of experienced Paediatric Emergency Specialists, Paediatricians and Paediatric Radiologist with a wealth of knowledge, and dedication to excellence in post-graduate education. The course includes case studies, vignettes, exposure to a wide array of clinical material including X-rays, ECGs, clinical photographs and video case material. Attendees are provided with a Pre-Course MCQ program including relevant resource material, and a set of course lectures. Including: • PEM Radiology workshop • PEM Advanced Paediatric ECG workshop ​ The PEM Course is ideal for: • Residents or registrars interested in Paediatrics Emergency Medicine or Paediatric Medicine. ​• General Practitioners, FACEMs or FACCRMs looking for a comprehensive update on PEM topics • Clinical Nurses / Paramedics / Nurse Practitioners looking to further expand their PEM knowledge The course is fully catered and we try our best to meet attendees dietary requirements. This course is fully accredited with ACEM and ACCRM.

Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound (POCUS) - 3 Day Course is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and will be held from Oct 14 - 16, 2019 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. Description:- Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS) is a real time, non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic tool which involves both theoretical and practical domains. Currently, POCUS is an expected component of the emergency physician skills. However, sometimes, it is hard to attend long courses when you have a busy schedule and specific ultrasound learning needs. This course was designed for those who only need to integrate Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm (AAA), Extended Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma (E-FAST) and Basic Echocardiography in Life Support (BELS) into their clinical practice. Each day you will learn how to recognise, acquire and interpret a diagnostic quality scan set, so that you can return home and start safe proctored practice. As you require a well-founded grounding in basic scanning techniques this course emphasises on practical aspects led by expert sonographers and clinicians. A low student to tutor ratio (4:1) ensures reasonable hands-on ultrasound practice on a diverse volunteer population, which increases attendance’s confidence of providing safe and focused bedside ultrasound assessment. Course Content:- • Introduction of physical principles of ultrasound and probe manipulation • Abdominal aortic Aneurysm • Extended Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma (E-FAST) protocol • Basic Echo in Life support (BELS) Course Objective:- At the end of this course the attendees should be able to: • Identify the parameters of safe application of ultrasound and its limitations in medical diagnosis • Identify the physical principles, artefacts and the steps for image optimisation while performing ultrasound. • Practice “hands on” ultrasound scanning skills required to maximise diagnostic ability in answering relevant clinical questions • Recognise the sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal structures required to answer common clinical questions • Perform E-FAST, AAA and BELS ultrasound techniques • Acquire images obtained on normal adult volunteers & phantoms • Interpret images from normal adult volunteers • Recognise the variants and abnormalities from presentations and case-based learning. • Document the ultrasound findings • Equip the learner with the foundation skills to begin to incorporate the ultrasound skills with the clinical situation to make appropriate management decisions

Advanced Life Support (ALS) course is organized by Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS) and will be held on Oct 14, 2019 at Clinical Skills Development Service, Herston, Queensland, Australia. Target audience: The course is designed for clinicians with experience or knowledge of ALS and for those requiring recertification. Description: The Advanced Life Support (ALS) course assesses participants on their ability to effectively manage an adult cardiac arrest situation in line with the ANZCOR guidelines. The course focuses on the application and assessment of ALS skills in a simulated environment. It is important to note that participants must arrive on time. Due to the assessment component of the course, late arrival in excess of 15 minutes may result in participants being turned away. The assessment includes:  • Following the ANZCOR ALS algorithm utilising the crisis resource management principles in an immersive simulated environment. • Applying airway management skills. • Performing effective cardiac compressions. • Demonstrating safe use of a defibrillator. We will bring you up to speed on contemporary skills and best practice in managing cardiac emergencies including: • crisis resource management principles • manual defibrillation • cardioversion • transcutaneous pacing. Prerequisites: Completion of the core online learning (7 modules) with 100% pass mark on the multiple-choice quiz is a prerequisite to attend the face-to-face course. The 8 elective modules are for personalised learning. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Crisis Management in Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing (CMARN) is organized by St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and will be held on Oct 14, 2019 at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. Who should attend: This workshop is suitable for all nurses working in the perioperative environment. It is particularly suitable for anaesthetic or recovery room nurses, however it is also suitable for other perioperative nurses (eg.night duty, instrument/circulating) who assist in the anaesthetic or recovery nursing role. Course overview: The aim of this one day workshop is to improve team performance in anaesthetic/recovery emergencies using simulation and case studies. Key topics: • Airway management in emergencies • Cardiac Arrest in the Operating Suite • Common Anaesthetic Emergencies • Low Volume, Highly Critical Events • Roles and Teamwork in crisis • Reflecting on practice Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS -AP) Asia Pacific Conference is organized by Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) and would be held during Oct 14 - 18, 2019 at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

14th World Congress of Intensive Care is organized by The Conference Company and will be held during Oct 14 - 18, 2019 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Conference Description : This Conference is the 14th World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine (WFSICCM) in collaboration with Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) and the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). The 44th Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care and the 25th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference will be incorporated in the World Congress. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.