Paediatric Anaesthesia Crisis Management (PACMaC) Course is organized by Capital & Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) and will be held on Aug 28, 2020 at The Simulation & Skills Centre, NewTown, Wellington, New Zealand. Target Audience: The course is open to consultants with an interest in pediatric anesthesia and the occasional pediatric anesthetist working in district health boards and private hospitals. Anesthetic technicians and nurses may attend as observers by prior arrangement. Course Information: This course is a refresher in managing common pediatric emergencies. In addition to maintaining skills and upskilling in contemporary management of pediatric emergencies, credits can be gained towards the ANZCA CPD programme. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists (NZIDT) Conference 2020 is organized by New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists (NZIDT) and will be held from Sep 10 - 12, 2020 at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

Australian & New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZPM) 2020 Biennial Conference is organized by HeartShare Training Services Inc and will be held from Sep 17 - 20, 2020 at Pullman Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

New Zealand Simulation Instructors (NZSIC) Course is organized by Capital & Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) and will be held from Oct 08 - 09, 2020 at The Simulation & Skills Centre, NewTown, Wellington, New Zealand. Target Audience: This course is suitable for healthcare professionals training to become competent instructors using simulation. This includes Specialist Anaesthetists who have completed an ANZCA EMAC course and who would like to become an EMAC instructor. The course is also suitable for doctors, nurses, paramedics and allied health workers wishing to use simulation techniques in their educational practices. Course Information: Course participants should have completed at least two days of simulation-based education prior to undertaking this course. This course qualifies for the ANZCA CPD programme. A certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. Course objectives: • An introduction to principles and techniques of adult education, including instruction and facilitation and the use of simulation and debriefing. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

This congress has been POSTPONED until 2022. The revised dates will be updated soon after they are confirmed. NZSA & ASA Combined Scientific Congress 2020 is organized by Conference Innovators, Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and will be held from Oct 16 - 19, 2020 at TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Primespeak Seminar is organized by Prime Practice and will be held from Oct 20 - 21, 2020 at Wellington, New Zealand. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of Up to 14 hours CPD. Target Audience: This course 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. Description: Learn how to present treatment options and get your patients to make informed decisions while building trust and long lasting relationships. 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. Primespeak Seminar’s success has been due to its ability to support participants to: • 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2020 is organized by Conference Innovators and will be held from Nov 05 - 07, 2020 at Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is proud to bring you the biennial New Zealand Respiratory Conference (NZRC) this 5-6 November 2020, at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington. Accreditation: The "NZRC 2020 - New Zealand Respiratory Conference 2020" activity, has been endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 10 CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. Description: This year’s theme is ‘Building the Foundation for Better Breathing’ as we work towards releasing the 2020 Adolescent and Adult Asthma Guidelines, the revised Child Asthma Guidelines, and the first ever New Zealand COPD Guidelines. This year’s programme will focus on topical presentations, including asthma management in the digital realm, vaping and e-cigarettes, air pollution, coronavirus, and healthy housing. These presentations will translate the latest research and findings into relevant and actionable material, to promote clinical best practice and wrap around care for patients and their whānau. The NZRC is the largest gathering or hui for professionals with an interest in respiratory health in New Zealand. Delegates from a variety of professions join us each year, including GP’s, nurses, pharmacists, specialists, educators and researchers.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) Annual Conference 2020 is organized by New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) and will be held from Nov 06 - 08, 2020 at Pullman Auckland, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Tripartite Colorectal Meeting 2020 is hosted by the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand and will be held during Nov 09 - 12, 2020 at New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), Auckland, New Zealand. Tripartite Organisations: • The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland • The Section of Coloproctology Royal Society of Medicine • The European Society of Coloproctology • The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Colon and Rectal Surgery Section • Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand Course Description: The 2020 Meeting is the pre-eminent event for Global leaders in Colorectal surgery. It is a tremendous opportunity to exchange ideas around the latest developments and issues with a global audience. We encourage you to consider exploring New Zealand’s natural beauty, culture and hospitality while here for the Meeting. Options include hiking some of New Zealand’s breathtaking trails, fishing the many freshwater lakes and rivers, or sip wine at one of the many wineries. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.