Ultrasound in Rural Medicine - 5 Day Course is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and will be held from Aug 10 - 14, 2020 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia.  Accreditation: ACEM: This course accredited for 39.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies for AAA, E-FAST, BELS (including cardiac arrest), Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access, Hepatobiliary, Renal Tract Ultrasound, Early Pregnancy (1st Trimester and Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd trimester). ACRRM: Approved for 30 PDP points; 30 points PRPD; 30 pts MOPS Radiology; 30 pts MOPS Emergency Medicine Eligible for Rural Procedural Grants Funding - 5 days under all components (Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery) CICM: Lectures - Category 2A, points per hour 1; Demonstrations - Category 2B, points per hour 2; Skills - Category 3B, points per hour 3 RACGP: Activity Number: 143137, 40 Category 1 points. Specific Requirement Eligibility - Diagnostic radiologyGrant Approved Training - 5 days under Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery. ANZCA: Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim this course under the Knowledge and skills activity Short format learning at 2 credits per hour Description: Resource limitation is not constrained to the third world. Austere environments occur in retrieval medicine, rural medicine, or after hours in regional hospitals. Informed use of point of care ultrasound can risk stratify many difficult decisions. Could this be an ectopic? Is this heart failure or COPD? Renal colic, cholecystitis or an aneurysm? Pneumothorax? Should I fluid load or diurese? Can I safely insert an intercostal catheter? How should I transport this patient? Previously the purview of radiology, all these questions can be answered at the bedside, or the roadside – with nothing more than a handheld ultrasound. This five-day course provides a basic introduction to problem-solving for these low risk-high stakes questions. This course targets important branch points in management decisions rather than a deep dive into any one system. Take these tools home, practise in your own environment, then work with us toward credentialing in those protocols that will have the highest yield in your job. Content: • Basic Physics principles • Abdominal aortic Aneurysm • EFAST protocol • Biliary • Renal hydronephrosis and calculi • Basic Echo in Life support (BELS) • Basic early pregnancy • Basic Monitoring the fetus • Vascular access Course Objectives: On completion of the course the following topics will be covered: • Identify the parameters of safe application of ultrasound in medical diagnosis • Identify the physical principles, artefacts and the steps for image optimization while performing ultrasound in rural medical practice • Practice "hands-on" ultrasound scanning skills required to maximize diagnostic ability in answering relevant clinical questions • Recognize the sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal structures required to answer common clinical questions • Perform EFAST, AAA, Renal & Biliary Tract, Cardiac, Vascular Access, Nerve Blocks, & pregnancy ultrasounds • Identify the sonographic appearance of the aorta and surrounding structures • Differentiate normal from abnormal aorta (dilation, aneurysm and dissection) • Distinguish vein from arteries and perform guided ultrasound venous access • Differentiate normal from abnormal E-FAST assessment, discriminating pitfalls and artifacts observed when acquiring ultrasound images • Identify the relational and ultrasound anatomy of the uterus and its content • Distinguish viable, non- viable and uncertain viability of pregnancy • Carry out the measurement in the first trimester of pregnancy • Identify the traps and pitfalls in obstetric scanning • Detect the most common cardiac life-threatening focusing on cardiac anatomy and function (LV/RV dysfunction, cardiac tamponade and massive PE) • Identify when to refer for further assessment

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course is organized by Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia and will be held from Aug 11 - 13, 2020 at Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.  CPD Accreditation: Candidates who are members of RACGP & ACRRM may be eligible to receive 40 QI&CPD points for an Accredited Category 1 Activity. Course Description: The Advanced Paediatric Life Support course is widely recognised as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training courses.  Established in 1997 and taught throughout Australia, this comprehensive three-day course introduces the structured approach to the emergency management of ill and injured children.  Entrance Requirements: The Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) course is suitable for doctors, nurses and paramedics looking to increase their confidence and clinical skills in paediatric acute care.  This course is designed for graduates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.  APLS is the recommended course for all hospital staff working in clinical environments where children and adolescents are cared for, by the RACP's National Standards for the Care of Children and Adolescents.  Course Outcomes: Candidates who complete the APLS course will issued a certificate of completion upon: • Fully attending the three-day course • Successfully completing all required course assessments • Successfully completing the required pre-course APLS online learning modules • APLS certificates are valid for five years from the date of issue. Course structure: The course covers the following themes: Life support • Basic life support • Advanced support of the airway and ventilation • Cardiac arrest management and defibrillation Diagnosis and management of the seriously ill child • Breathing difficulties • Shock • Abnormal pulse rate and rhythm • Decreased conscious level • Convulsing child  Diagnosis and management of the seriously injured child • Chest injury • Abdominal injury • Head trauma • Spinal injury • Burns and scalds • Electrical injuries and drowning Practical procedures • Airway and breathing • Circulation • Trauma • Interpreting trauma X-rays • Stabilisation and transfer Further topics: • Fluid and electrolyte management • Acid-base balance • Pain management • Septic child • Neurological assessment • Resuscitation of the baby at birth and more Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Wound Management: A Practical Guide Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Aug 13 - 14, 2020 at Rydges Mackay Suites, Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Accreditation: 10h 30m CPD Why Attend: Ausmed's Wound Management Seminar is an essential and very popular course for healthcare professionals, including nurses, general practitioners, podiatrists, pharmacists, and occupational therapists. It is based on the latest evidence for effective wound management. You will learn: • A strong focus on the foundation principles of wound management • How to incorporate a patient-centred approach to care • How to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds • Dressing selection, compression therapy, and bandaging Need for Program: Nearly half a million Australians are affected by wounds in some way. It is predicted that the prevalence and cost of wound care will rise over the next few years because of the ageing population. Comprehensive assessment guides treatment, and knowledge of the foundation principles of wound care is essential. Additionally, new wound dressing products are becoming increasingly sophisticated. If best patient outcomes are to be achieved, applying evidenced wound management is essential. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide health professionals with up-to-date information, tools, and strategies for best-practice wound management. Your Learning Outcomes: • Build an understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of wounds with factors that impact on healing • Use a systematic approach for assessing a patient and their wound to guide appropriate care • Describe an appropriate management plan, including dressings, taking into account patient considerations and the pathophysiology of the wound • Gain confidence in the management of a person with a wound and advocate for best-practice care

Mental Health Crisis - Practical Responses Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Aug 13 - 14, 2020 at Ibis Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Accreditation: CPD: 11h Why Attend? Every year, an estimated one in five Australians will experience a mental health disorder, and some of them will go through a mental health crisis. These people will pass through the healthcare system and you may encounter them, even if you do not work in a mental health care setting. Will you be ready to respond to their health needs? Attend this seminar to make a difference in your practice. Learn about: • What is a mental health crisis? • How can we help someone deal with a panic attack? • What is the role of a crisis plan? • How can we respond to patients if their crisis involves a suicide risk? • Is there a difference between severe psychotic episodes and psychosis? • And much more... Need for Program: Every year, many Australians experience a mental health crisis. A lot of them may present to healthcare professionals who do not have a mental health background and who may be under-equipped to respond. Because of this, there is a need for nurses and other healthcare professionals to identify and clearly understand mental health crises and to update their knowledge on the best way to manage a person with these conditions. Purpose of Program: This program aims to provide nurses and other healthcare professionals with up-to-date education about mental illness that relates to mental health crises of different causes and presentations and how to respond to them. Learning Outcomes: • Confidently perform mental health assessments • Understand the different causes of mental health crises and outline the best way to respond to them using practical methods • Develop therapeutic relationships when caring for those going through a mental health crisis • Support carers of individuals going through a mental health crisis Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Surgical Draping Course is organized by ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development and will be held on Aug 13, 2020 at ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development, St leonards, New South Wales, Australia. CPD Hours: 6.5 Course Description: The infection control requirements for oral surgical procedures include using sterile gloves, appropriate sterile drapes, sterile instruments, and surgical handwashing. The principles of sterile aseptic technique must be applied to all surgical procedures undertaken in the dental practice. This course aims to assist the practitioner and/or assistant to master the skills required to efficiently scrub-up, drape, assist or perform oral surgery in a safe environment and follow set surgical protocol. Topics include: • Surgical set-up • Clean vs Sterile • Correct hand scrubbing techniques • Optimal sterilization and wrapping of surgical instruments • Surgical protocol in Implantology • Sharps and biological waste control Learning Objectives • Implementing sterile procedures in individual practices Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Introduction to Obstetrics - 2 Day Course is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and will be held from Aug 13 - 14, 2020 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. Accreditation: RANZCOG: 12 CPD points Trainees are able to obtain credit for courses undertaken up to 12 months before they commenced in the FRANZCOG training program ACEM: This course accredited for 15 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies for Pregnancy (1st trimester) and Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd Trimester). ACRRM: Approved for 30 PDP points; 30 points PRPD; 30 pts MOPS Radiology; 30 pts MOPS Emergency Medicine Eligible for Rural Procedural Grants Funding – 2 days under all components (Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery) Rural Procedural Grants Program: GPs can receive $2000 per day for a maximum of 10 days of training per financial year, GPs providing hospital based emergency services can receive up to three days of eligible training per financial year. CICM: Lectures – Category 2A, points per hour 1; Demonstrations – Category 2B, points per hour 2; Skills – Category 3B, points per hour 3 RACGP: Activity Number: 103297, 40 Category 1 points. Specific Requirement Eligibility – Diagnostic radiology Grant Approved Training – 2 days under Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery. ACM: Australian College Midwives approved for 11 CPD points Description: This 2 day program is specifically designed for health professionals who have an interest in point of care obstetric ultrasound. Practical scanning with volunteers at varying gestations is also included. Content: • System orientation and probe manipulation techniques • Early pregnancy assessment • Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques  • Third Trimester- ○ Identifying the cervix & placental location ○ Fetal location and lie ○ Fetal Biometry ○ Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) ○ Cord Doppler Course Objectives: On completion of the course the student should be able to: • Identify & examine an intrauterine pregnancy with a heartbeat present • Describe the criteria for failed pregnancy • Describe pregnancy of unknown location • Commence scanning on transvaginal phantoms • Identify & measure the cervix length • Identify & examine the placenta • Describe some placenta, cord & cervix- variants & pathology • Discuss translabial scanning • Establish fetal lie and locate fetal structures  • Identify & record cardiac activity ○ M-mode ○ Pulsed Wave ( > 12 weeks) • Locate correct planar anatomy & measure fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC & FL & EFW) • Identify signs of fetal wellbeing • Scan & measure the Amniotic Fluid Index • Scan & measure the umbilical artery cord Doppler  • Be aware of the limitations of point of care ultrasound and when to on-refer the patient

General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) Sydney 2020 is organized by Reed Exhibitions and will be held from Aug 14 - 16, 2020 at Sydney Showground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

MRI -Pelvic Masterclass Workshop is organized by Lightbox Radiology Education and will be held from Aug 15 - 16, 2020 at Emporium Hotel South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Target Audience: Radiologists, Radiology Registrars, Oncologists, Oncology Registrars, Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Oncology Registrars, General Surgeons, Surgical Registrars, Obstetricians, Obstetrics Registrars, Gynaecologists, Gynaecology Registrars. Credits: European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®): 9 European CME credits. American Medical Association: EACCME European CME Credits (ECMEC®s) can be converted to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by applying to the AMA (see above). Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists:  27 RANZCR CPD points can be claimed for attendance at the MRI - Pelvic Masterclass Workshop 2020 The Royal College of Radiologists (UK): This course provides 9 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists Description: The course covers MRI acquisition, normal anatomy, benign disease, malignancies and staging of malignancies in the prostate (including PI RADS Reporting), gynae and rectal regions.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The 20th Australasia Conference is organized by Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Pty Ltd and will be held from Aug 16 - 23, 2020 at Perisher, New South Wales, Australia. Accreditation: Medical: This organisation is a CPD education provider under the RACGP CPD Program for the 2020 - 2022 Triennium (CPE Provider No. 554241). Full attendance of the academic sessions on a conference attracts 30 points as a CPD activity. Legal: CPE are an approved QA provider for the WA Legal Practice Board, so that all our legal conferences attract points for WA solicitors & barristers (to a limit of 6 CPD points per legal conference). After each legal conference you will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance and the academic agenda for your CPD records. Of the 4 core competency areas we cover Substantive Law and at least one of the remaining three (Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Practice Management and Professional Skills). Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

45th Australian Central Association of Dentists (ACAD) Conference is organized by Australian Central Association of Dentists (ACAD) and will be held from Aug 16 - 20, 2020 at Thredbo, New South, Wales, Australia. This conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 CPD hours. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.