Upcoming Medical Conferences in Canberra

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) 69th Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and will be held from Oct 25 - 28, 2018 at National Convention Centre Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) Focus Meeting 2018 is organized by Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) and will be held from Nov 02 - 03, 2018 at QT Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Gynecologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Diabetes: Nursing Management Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Dec 10 - 11, 2018 at Rydges Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.30 CPD Hours. Course Overview: Attend this seminar to learn about the modern nursing care and the management of people affected by diabetes mellitus. Update your knowledge of: • Current protocols for the administration of insulin • Measurement and management of blood glucose levels • Lifestyle factors relating to diabetes mellitus • Patient education strategies • Prevention of complications Need for Program: Diabetes is becoming more prevalent worldwide and the associated nursing care is becoming more complex. Nurses are at the forefront of both the prevention and management of diabetes and are critical to patient education and the minimization of complications. Nurses across a wide range of healthcare settings have a key role in managing diabetes. Therefore, all nurses need ongoing access to quality education in order to be well-informed about the latest evidence and best practice in the management of this complex chronic illness. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this seminar is to provide nurses with a general update on modern adult diabetes management that translates into improved outcomes for patients with diabetes. Learning Objectives: • Complete an assessment of a patient with diabetes and implement an evidence-based plan of care • Evaluate assessment techniques for patients with diabetes, including the effective use of tools such as blood glucose meters, pathology, and monofilaments • Recognise when a person has metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, or issues with glycaemic control and know how to develop an appropriate nursing care plan to prevent escalation of disease • Determine how lifestyle factors that impact on diabetes management relate to strategies for patient education Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Diabetes Nursing Refresher Seminar is organized by ECT4Health and will be held from Feb 04 - 05, 2019 at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.00 CPD Hours. Two-day Seminar - Fully Catered: Diabetes is a waking giant in the medical landscape of Australians. With more than 5% of the population diagnosed with one of the many forms of diabetes, it is inevitable that every nurse will be or have been, recently caring for a diabetic patient. With many advances in both our understanding and management of this syndrome, nurses may be daunted with keeping up to date. Our Diabetes Nursing refresher program is a two-day journey through the science and pathophysiology of the condition, its diagnosis, assessment, and management of the types of diabetes. Strong links to cardiovascular disease and obesity make this family of diseases an area that contemporary nurses need to be current in. Content Includes: • Monitoring devices & Injection technique • Diabetic emergencies • Multidisciplinary support • Microvascular complications/ monitoring Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Wound Management: A Practical Guide Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Feb 11 - 12, 2019 at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is all Nurses, General Practitioners, Podiatrists, Pharmacists and Occupational Therapists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.30 CPD Hours. Course Overview: 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 latest evidence for effective wound management. You will learn about: • A strong focus on foundation principles of wound management • How to incorporate a patient-centered approach to care • How to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds • Dressing selection, compression therapy, and bandaging Ausmed has a long-standing track record in educating thousands of nurses and other health practitioners across Australia on this topic. Our experienced presenters are popular and extremely adept educators who are consistently very highly evaluated. 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 aging population. Comprehensive assessment guides treatment. Knowledge of 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. Learning Objectives: • 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 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Primespeak Seminar is organized by Prime Practice and will be held from May 15 - 16, 2019 at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is designed for dental clinicians (dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, dental and oral health therapists). However, clinicians may choose to bring along team members who work closely with them. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 hours. Conference Objectives are : • Remove any perception of sales pressure. • Increase patient ownership of their dental conditions. • Bridge the gap between what a patient thinks they need and what you think they need. • Take the stress out of communicating with patients. • NEVER be rejected. • ALWAYS maintain trust and rapport with patients. Learn : • The rules of ethical dentistry. • How to remove any perception of sales pressure. • How to become rejection proof. • Key trust busters and trust breakers. • A step by step sequence for the new patient exam. • How to overcome objections and deal with “I’ll think about it”. • Tools and techniques to deepen patient ownership of their dental conditions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Canberra Nurses' Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from May 30 - 31, 2019 at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11.00 CPD Hours. Course Overview: Ausmed believes it is essential that nurses living in the Canberra region have access to effective and engaging CPD on an annual basis. We look forward to receiving your support to ensure that this Local Nurses’ Conference is brought to Canberra every May. Book your place at this year’s event and: • Gain new knowledge for contemporary practice • Network, share experiences and connect with like-minded colleagues • Help meet your CPD requirements • Enrich your professional practice and personal growth • Improve health outcomes specific to your local community and much, much more… Need for Program: Engaging in CPD is essential for all health professionals to maintain, improve, and broaden their knowledge, skills, and practice. CPD assists health professionals to stay up-to-date with changes in clinical practice and emerging new evidence in order to enhance their patient outcomes. It is also a professional registration requirement. There is a need for formal CPD to be provided directly to regional Australian nurses, midwives, and other health professionals who may not otherwise be able to access engaging and effective continuing education. Purpose of Program: The purpose of Ausmed’s local nurses’ conferences is to provide health professionals who work in regional Australia with current knowledge about a range of professional and clinical practice topics that will improve the provision of holistic care. Learning Objectives: • People with health risks will receive preventative care and education to avoid illness • Better patient outcomes will be achieved through the application of up-to-date knowledge related to specific interventions • The interprofessional collaboration will be optimised to enhance patient outcomes • Patient outcomes will be underpinned by evidence-based practice, recognised standards, and guidelines

Palliative Care: CPD for All Nurses Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Nov 25 - 26, 2019 at ibis Styles Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is all nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.30 CPD Hours. Course Overview: Are you confused about practices you see in your workplace which are considered to be palliative care? Do you want to build your confidence or validate your practice in quality palliative care? Attend this seminar and make a difference. Includes: • Plenty of discussions • Coming to grips with palliative care • Tips for good symptom management? • Putting pain into perspective • Advance Care Planning - what it is and is not • How to have that sensitive conversation • Where are the resources? • Current hot topics Need for Program: Australia has an aging population which has resulted in an increase in chronic illnesses. Consequently, greater numbers of people now require palliative care. Specialist palliative services already exist, especially for complex care needs. However, due to the increased demand for palliative care services, modern policy direction, and national standards indicate that non-specialist palliative care is everyone’s business and should be available to all. This means nurses will be expected to provide a palliative approach to care when needed. It is essential that nurses are provided with the knowledge and skills required to provide good quality palliative care when required. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide education to nurses so they can provide a palliative approach to care in any setting. Learning Objectives: • You will be able to provide a palliative approach to care in any setting • You will more confidently manage symptoms and explain them to a person’s family • You will confidently engage in therapeutic communication with patients and relatives at end-of-life • You will know how to plan and conduct a palliative care case conference