Upcoming Medical Conferences in Canberra

Canberra Mental Health Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Aug 29 - 30, 2019 at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 11.15 CPD Hours. Overview: Do you work in a hospital, in primary care, or in the community? Do you regularly care for people with a concurrent mental illness? Even if you are highly experienced in your speciality, are you confident in your knowledge of common mental health conditions? Many people who suffer from a mental illness will be admitted into a hospital or will enter a primary care clinic. Attend this conference to better understand: • Mythbusting borderline personality disorder • When trauma lingers – a look at PTSD • The unsavoury effects of antipsychotic medications • Your practical guide to taking a drug and alcohol history • How to reduce your level of unconscious bias • Calling time on wine o'clock and much, much more Need for Program: People who enter a general healthcare setting with a physical health complication and have a concurrent mental illness must receive comprehensive care. The ability of nurses and other health professionals to provide holistic health care to all people with a co-existing mental illness is highly dependent on a sound knowledge base. There is a timely need for an evidence-based update on a range of common mental health disorders and conditions so that health professionals are better positioned and informed to support a person with a mental illness. Purpose of Program: To provide nurses and other health professionals who work across a range of general healthcare settings with a comprehensive update on common mental illnesses so as to improve a person's health outcomes. Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this program it is expected that the participants will be able to: • Give a trauma-informed approach to people in your care who have a concurrent mental illness • Improve your understanding of mental illness to result in greater patient satisfaction in general healthcare environments • Provide a feeling of safety and security to people hospitalised with a physical health complication who have a concurrent mental illness as a result of practical techniques being employed • Establish clear personal boundaries and maintain them to promote a strong, safe therapeutic alliance.

29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Stroke Society of Australasia (SSA) 2019 is organized by MCI Australia and will be held from Sep 10 - 13, 2019 at National Convention Centre Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Description: The Stroke Society of Australasia (SSA) brings you their 29th Annual Scientific Meeting SSA 2019. With its theme ‘New Frontiers in stroke science,’ SSA 2019 will bring together stroke care professionals from all over the Asia-Pacific. In addition to invaluable networking opportunities, SSA 2019 will showcase and encourage the work of established clinicians and researchers, while bringing together stroke-related professionals to share and learn. This year’s theme and program will focus on break-through clinical research and studies that contribute to the understanding of stroke, its mechanisms, consequences, diagnosis, prevention, management and recovery. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) is organized by Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and will be held from Sep 14 - 15, 2019 at Novotel, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Accreditation: Total contact hours: 20.00 PDP points: • 10 ALS • 30 PRPD MOPS points: • 30 Emergency Medicine • 2 Surgery • 1 Anaesthetics (Emergency Response) Course Description: This two-day emergency medicine course covers many of the common emergencies in rural practice that are relevant to the pre-hospital, small rural hospital and private rural practice environment. Learning objective: • Improve participants’ knowledge and confidence of emergency presentations. • To enhance specific skills related to the initial assessment and stabilization of emergency presentations. • Learn manual skills applicable to the management of emergency presentations. • Rehearse the critical thinking required for the structured approach to the critically ill or injured patient. • Bring about a change in their attitude and approach to emergency presentations in their practice. • Identify ways that they can continue to practice and prepare for future emergency presentations. • To generate confidence in the use of principles and skills in emergency care by use of simulation scenarios. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

25th ANZORS Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society (ANZORS) and will be held from Oct 04 - 06, 2019 at The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) Course is organized by Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and will be held on Oct 12, 2019 at Novotel, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Accreditation: Total contact hours: 7.00 PDP points: • 10 ALS • 20 PRPD MOPS points: • 30 Emergency Medicine • 1 Anaesthetics (Emergency Response) Course Description: This ACRRM run and accredited one-day Advanced Life Support (ALS) course was developed to meet the needs of general practitioners in the management of common emergencies in rural practice. The course incorporates key aspects of Advanced Life Support skills in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. These courses aim to provide participants with the following skills and knowledge: • an understanding of, and practical competence in both basic life support (including CPR, etc) and advanced life support with a focus on the issues that a rural practitioner might encounter • competence in airway management techniques that include basic airway manoeuvres such as Guedel airway, bag and mask, oxygen therapy, and more advanced airway manoeuvres such as the use of laryngeal mask or intubation        ○ demonstrated ability to efficiently use a manual defibrillator and an automated external defibrillator (AED)        ○ demonstrated ability to identify and manage basic life threatening arrhythmias such as VF and VT        ○ competence in intravenous and intraosseous access and have understanding of the administration of drugs in resuscitation, in particular the dose and frequency  Learning objective: • Have a firm understanding of, and practical competence in, both basic life support (including CPR, etc) and advanced life support with a focus on the issues that a rural practitioner might encounter • Develop competence in airway management techniques that include basic airway manoeuvres such as Guedel airway, bag and mask, oxygen therapy, and more advanced airway manoeuvres such as the use of laryngeal mask or intubation • Learn to efficiently use a manual defibrillator and an automated external defibrillator (AED) • Learn to identify and manage basic life threatening arrhythmias such as VF and VT • Develop competence in intravenous and intraosseous access and have understanding of the administration of drugs in resuscitation, in particular the dose and frequency • Improve skills in advanced life support techniques • Increase understanding of ARC guidelines

Annual Meeting for ANZHPBA 2019 is organized by e-Kiddna Event Management and will be held from Oct 24 - 25, 2019 at Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Pre-Conference Workshops will be held on Oct 23, 2019. • Nurses and Allied Health Workshop (How allied health and nursing staff complete the picture in HPB cancer) • Intra-Operative Ultrasound Course (IOUS) Description: This year we are going to focus on HPB cancers, and we are very fortunate to be welcoming three world-leading international speakers to share their experience. The format will vary between plenary style sessions, multi-disciplinary case discussions and ‘how I do it‘ video sessions to offer attendees a thought-provoking and inspiring two-day program. Whether you partake in HPB surgery intermittently, or perform it on a daily basis, there will be something for everyone and having been voted the OECD’s most liveable city twice in a row, Canberra offers the perfect location to catch up with colleagues and friends. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course is organized by Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia and will be held from Nov 15 - 17, 2019 at Vibe Hotel Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is suitable for doctors, nurses and paramedics looking to increase their confidence and clinical skills in paediatric acute care.  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 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 they are available.

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. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.30 CPD Hours. Overview: Are you confused about the practices that 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. It includes: • Plenty of discussion • 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 • Finding the resources • Current hot topics • Gain knowledge and apply it to your practice immediately. Book now! Need for Program: Australia has an ageing 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 Outcomes: • 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

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  

Sleep DownUnder 2021 is organized by Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and will be held from Nov 04 - 06, 2021 at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.