Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 is organized by The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine and will be held from Nov 19 - 20, 2020 at Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

Launceston Nurses' Conference 2021 is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Sep 16 - 17, 2021 at Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. This course has been approved for a maximum of 11h 30m CPD. Why Attend: Ausmed believes it is essential that nurses living in the Launceston 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 Launceston every September. 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: Good patient care is directly related to the quality of the nursing care being provided. The healthcare environment is rapidly changing and all nurses are faced with the constant challenge of keeping their knowledge, skills and practice, up-to-date. As well, the amount of new knowledge available is increasing. To achieve the desired patient outcomes informed, safe and competent nursing practice is vital. In addition, continuing professional development is a professional regulatory requirement. Purpose of Program:  The purpose of this conference is to enable all nurses to remain up-to-date on a range of current professional and clinical practice topics. Learning Outcomes: • Identify behaviours that cause illness in people in order to plan care to prevent health deterioration • Interprofessional collaboration will be optimised with the intention of enhancing better patient outcomes • Apply new knowledge about a range of conditions to provide holistic care • Patient outcomes will be underpinned by evidence-based practice, recognised standards, and guidelines