Upcoming Medical Conferences in New Zealand

Psychological Approaches for Clients with Weight Concerns is organized by The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders (ACFED) and will be held from Apr 08 - 10, 2019 at Karstens Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event is counselors, psychologists, psychotherapists, addiction specialists, doctors, psychiatrists, dietitians, nutritionists, nurses and social workers at all levels of experience and qualification. Conference Description : This course teaches specific skills for working with adults with weight concerns by addressing the practical and psychological factors they may be experiencing. Take a nondiet approach to this issue and concentrate instead on equipping people with skills and solutions they might need to increase self efficacy and autonomy. Approach encourages individuals to reject weight and shape goals and to concentrate instead on health behaviour change and body acceptance. This course can also be taken as a 'stand alone' option for those health professionals who are simply looking to enhance their skills in the area of clients with weight concerns. Conference Objectives are : • Understanding the mechanics of weight gain and weight loss. • Maintaining factors, a model for treatment. • Working with ambivalence - useful exercises and tests. • Motivational approaches. • Hunger and appetite. • Relationship issues, self-sabotage and collusion. • Mindset interventions. • Emotional and comfort eating. • Dealing with psychological plateaus. • Body image interventions. After the Course : Health professionals who complete the Psychological Approaches for Clients with Weight Concerns course will become an ACFED approved practitioner. You can choose to be included on our database and receive referrals via our website. Your work in the field of Clients with Weight Concerns will be in demand, and may increase your profitability if you are in private practice and/or may increase your future employment prospects. ACFED approved practitioners will be able to use our logo to promote their skills, and they will receive referrals, network news and offers. This course can also be taken in addition to our 5-Day Eating Disorders Essentials course and our 3-Day Practical Skills for Eating Disorders Course to elevate you to Silver or Gold ACFED Approved Practitioner status. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

8th Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa Conference 2019 is organized by Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa (ANA) and will be held during May 21 - 22, 2019 at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

​Primespeak Seminar is organized by Prime Practice and will be held from May 23 - 24, 2019 at Rydges Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. 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.

Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) Course is organized by The University of Auckland and will be held from Jun 27 - 29, 2019 at Simulation Centre for Patient Safety - The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event is specifically designed to improve your skill in both technical and non-technical aspects of anesthetic crisis management. This CME Conference has been approved for maximum of 40 credits. Course Description:- This Conference focuses on the role of the anesthetist as the team leader during an anesthetic crisis. It also focuses on the interaction with the team around the anesthetist in order to utilize skills and resources effectively. Patient safety and quality are at the heart of what we do. Studies have shown that a high proportion of adverse incidents in health care are the result of breakdowns in communication or poor teamwork. The Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) course is an Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) accredited course. This two and a half-day course focuses on how a crisis is recognised and subsequently managed. It features five modules : • Human factors, • Airway emergencies, • Cardiovascular emergencies, • Anaesthesia emergencies and • Trauma. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Practical Skills for Eating Disorders & Obesity is organized by The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders (ACFED) and will be held from Jul 22 - 24, 2019 at Karstens Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The target audience for this medical event is designed for health professionals who have already completed the Eating Disorder Essentials and the A Comprehensive Non-Diet Approach for Clients with Weight Concerns (also known as Psychological Approaches to Obesity) courses.However, we will also accept health professionals who are experienced eating disorder practitioners. This course starts with a short recap of the essential knowledge and treatment models introduced in our other courses (Eating Disorder Essentials and A Comprehensive Non-Diet Approach for Clients with Weight Concerns). We then add two additional dimensions to your knowledge as we look at the nutritional aspects, biochemical and neurotransmitter imbalances, potentially hindering client recovery. Understanding what these factors are and how they occur can help you treat clients more effectively. This is also a chance to expand on the treatment interventions for adults with anorexia nervosa using some exercises and concepts from the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) which are not covered in the Eating Disorder Essentials course. We then concentrate purely on practice as we move through a series of case studies, role plays, group and pairs exercises. This course consolidates your knowledge and gives you more practical skills in how to deal with barriers, the cognitive limitations of under-eating clients, mindset interventions and treatment planning. After the course Health professionals who complete the 3-Day Practical Skills for Eating Disorders & Obesity course can become an ACFED approved practitioner. You can choose to be included on our database and receive referrals via our website. Your work in the field of eating disorders and obesity will be in demand, and may increase your profitability if you are in private practice and/or may increase your future employment prospects. ACFED approved practitioners will be able to use our logo to promote their skills, and they will receive referrals, regular network newsletters and offers. This course can be taken in addition to our 5-Day Eating Disorders Essentials course and our 3-Day A Comprehensive Non-Diet Approach for Clients with Weight Concerns course to elevate you to Silver or Gold ACFED Approved Practitioner status.

Practical Skills for Eating Disorders & Weight Concerns is organized by The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders (ACFED) and will be held from Jul 22 - 27, 2019 at Karstens Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Suitability: This 3-Day course is designed for health professionals who have already completed the Eating Disorder Essentials and the Psychological Approaches for Clients with Weight Concerns (previously known as Psychological Approaches to Obesity) courses. However, we will also accept health professionals who are experienced eating disorder practitioners. Conference Description: This 3-day course starts with a reminder of the essential knowledge and treatment models introduced in our other courses (Eating Disorder Essentials and Psychological Approaches for Clients with Weight Concerns). We then add additional dimensions to your knowledge as we look at some of the nutritional aspects potentially hindering client recovery. Understanding what these factors are and how they occur can help you treat clients more effectively. We will work together to overcome some of the common problems we might encounter. This is also a chance to expand on the treatment interventions for adults with anorexia nervosa using some exercises and concepts from the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) which are not covered in the Eating Disorder Essentials course. We then concentrate purely on practice as we move through a series of case studies, role plays, group and pairs exercises. The 'bring a case study' section will allow you to present a dilemma from your current work load and benefit from peer supervision as we work through these case studies in groups. This course consolidates your knowledge and gives you more practical skills in how to deal with barriers, the cognitive limitations of under-eating clients, mindset interventions and treatment planning. After the course: • Health professionals who complete the 3-Day Practical Skills for Eating Disorders & Weight Concerns course can become an ACFED approved practitioner and can choose to be included on our database and receive referrals via our website. • ACFED approved practitioners will be able to use our logo to promote their skills, and they will receive referrals, inclusion on our website and peer support. • This course can be taken in addition to our 5-Day Eating Disorders Essentials course and our 3-Day Psychological Approaches for Clients with Weight Concerns course to elevate you to Silver or Gold ACFED Approved Practitioner status. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ophthalmic Pathology Course is organized by Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and will be held from Aug 09 - 11, 2019 at University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

X-Ray - Chest Interpretation is organized by Lightbox Radiology Education and will be held from Aug 26 - 27, 2019 at Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand. Continuing Professional Development: Australasian College for Emergency Medicine: 8.5 hours Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine: 30 PRPD, 30 Radiology MOPS. Procedural grant: 1 day Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Surgery or Obstetrics components. (ACRRM ID: 10113 Sydney; 11244 Nihiwatu; 11242 Perth; 10473 Melbourne) Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists: Participants in the ANZCA CPD program, may claim this course under the Short course, workshops, problem-based learning discussions and small group discussion at 2 credits per hour, online component at 1 credit per hour. Australian Orthopaedic Association: 8 CPD points Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: 15 CPD points College of Emergency Medicine (UK): 5 CPD points (Category 1) (UK courses only) College of Intensive Care Medicine: Pre-course learning: Category 1A: Passive Self Learning, 1 point per hour. Lectures: Category 2A: Passive Group Learning, 1 point per hour. Facilitated discussions, Workshops: Category 2B: Active or Interactive Small Group Learning Activities, 2 points per hour. New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology: 8 CPD Credits (Groups 2.4) Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Recommended MyCPD category 1 - ‘Educational Activities’ at 1 credit per hour (course length 6 hours face to face, 2 hours online). Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: 2017-2019: 40 Points (Activity 75121 - Radiology/Category 1). Training Grant approved for 1 day of Emergency Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: Maintenance of Knowledge & Skills 6 points (Excludes Nihiwatu 2018 and Queenstown 2019) Royal College of Anaesthetists: 6 CPD credits.  Royal College of Radiologists (UK): This course provides 6 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists Course Overview: Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-Ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. This course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest X-Ray interpretation and reporting. Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the confidence to recognise a normal chest X-Ray, common patterns of disease, and specific radiographic changes in commonly encountered clinical settings. A comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest X-Ray interpretation and reporting. Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-Ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. This course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest X-Ray interpretation and reporting. Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the confidence to recognise a normal chest X-Ray, common patterns of disease, and specific radiographic changes in commonly encountered clinical settings. All lectures are developed by radiologists, specialists in the field of medical imaging.

X-Ray - Chest and Emergency Interpretation is organized by Lightbox Radiology Education and will be held from Aug 26 - 29, 2019 at Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand. Continuing Professional Development: Australasian College for Emergency Medicine: 17 hours Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine: Chest X-Ray: 30 PRPD, 30 Radiology MOPS. Procedural grant: 1 day Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Surgery or Obstetrics components. (ACRRM ID: 11244 Nihiwatu; 14042 Brisbane). Emergency X-Ray: 30 PRPD, 30 Radiology MOPS, 30 Emergency MOPS. Procedural grant: 1 day emergency. (ACRRM ID: Nihiwatu; 14043 Brisbane) Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists: Participants in the ANZCA CPD program, may claim this course under the Short course, workshops, problem-based learning discussions and small group discussion at 2 credits per hour, online component at 1 credit per hour. Australian Orthopaedic Association: Chest X-Ray: 8; Emergency X-Ray: Bali 8 points, Niseko 4 points plus 4 hours of case reviews worth CPD points towards your personal CPD), Sydney 9 Points. Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: 30 CPD points College of Intensive Care Medicine: Pre-course learning: Category 1A: Passive Self Learning, 1 point per hour. Lectures: Category 2A: Passive Group Learning, 1 point per hour. Facilitated discussions, Workshops: Category 2B: Active or Interactive Small Group Learning Activities, 2 points per hour. New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology: 10 CPD credits (Group 2.4) Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: 2017-2019: 80 CPD points (Activities 75121 & 75126 - Radiology/Category 1). Training Grant approved for 2 days of Emergency. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: 15 Points in Maintenance of Knowledge and Skills (or 1 point per hour to a maximum of 15 points) (Excludes Nihiwatu 2018 and Queenstown 2019) The Royal College of Radiologists (UK): This course provides 12 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Recommended MyCPD category 1 - ‘Educational Activities’ at 1 credit per hour (course length 12 hours face to face, 5 hours online). Course Overview: Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-Ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. Our ‘Combined Chest X-Ray and Emergency X-Ray Interpretation’ course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest and emergency X-Ray interpretation. Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the confidence to recognise a normal chest X-Ray, common patterns of disease and to recognise radiographic patterns of trauma and injury commonly encountered for each body area. A comprehensive review of the fundamental principles of chest and emergency X-Ray interpretation. Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-Ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. Our 'Combined Chest X-Ray and Emergency X-Ray Interpretation' course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest and emergency X-Ray interpretation. Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the confidence to recognise a normal chest X-Ray, common patterns of disease and to recognise radiographic patterns of trauma and injury commonly encountered for each body area. All lectures are developed by radiologists, specialists in the field of medical imaging.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

X-Ray - Emergency Interpretation is organized by Lightbox Radiology Education and will be held from Aug 28 - 29, 2019 at Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand. Continuing Professional Development: Australasian College for Emergency Medicine: 8.5 hours Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: 15 CPD points Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine: 30 PRPD, 30 Radiology MOPS, 30 Emergency MOPS. Procedural grant: 1 day emergency. (ACRRM ID: ACRRM ID: 10112 Sydney; 11243 Nihiwatu; 11240 Perth; 10474 Melbourne) Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists: Participants in the ANZCA CPD program, may claim this course under the Short course, workshops, problem-based learning discussions and small group discussion at 2 credits per hour, online component at 1 credit per hour. Australian Orthopaedic Association: Bali 8 points, Niseko 4 points plus 4 hours of case reviews worth CPD points towards your personal CPD), Sydney 9 Points. College of Emergency Medicine (UK): 6 CPD points (Category 1) (UK courses only) College of Intensive Care Medicine: Pre-course learning: Category 1A: Passive Self Learning, 1 point per hour. Lectures: Category 2A: Passive Group Learning, 1 point per hour. Facilitated discussions, Workshops: Category 2B: Active or Interactive Small Group Learning Activities, 2 points per hour. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: 40 points (Activity 75126 - Category 1/Radiology & Surgery). Training Grant approved for 1 day of Emergency. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: 6 Points in Maintenance of Knowledge and Skills (Excludes Nihiwatu 2018 and Queenstown 2019). Royal Australasian College of Physicians:  Recommended MyCPD category 1 - ‘Educational Activities’ at 1 credit per hour (course length 6 hours face to face, 2 hours online). The Royal College of Radiologists (UK): This course provides 6 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists Course Overview: The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to review radiographic techniques and recognise radiographic patterns of trauma and injury commonly encountered for each body area. Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures. • Includes pre-course online modules, pre + post course competency test • Suitable for General Practitioners, Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Physicians, Registrars, House Officers, Interns, Radiographers and Physiotherapists. A systematic review of the fundamental principles in emergency X-Ray interpretation. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to review radiographic techniques and recognise radiographic patterns of trauma and injury commonly encountered for each body area.  Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures.  All lectures are presented by radiologists, specialists in the field of medical imaging.