Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Aug 15 - 16, 2020 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The Course is available to any healthcare professional who is registered as a Medical or Dental Practitioner, Intern, Junior Intern, Professional Nurse or Advanced Life Support Paramedic Although not mandatory, prior participation on an ACLS Course is recommended. CPD Accreditation: 32 Continuing Education Units, including 2 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: PALS is a practical, case-based Course that will enhance one's skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise or cardiac arrest. Ideal performance is initially demonstrated via video and Instructor. Learning is facilitated by extensive hands-on practice, with each participant getting several opportunities to lead their team in simulated clinical scenarios, guided by positive and constructive feedback. Aims and Objectives: Candidates will be able to perform a systematic approach to the assessment of a seriously ill or injured child, recognize and manage a child in respiratory distress and failure, compensated and hypotensive shock. Participants will be able to recognize and manage a child with a life-threatening bradyarrhythmia, tachyarrhythmia or arrest rhythm, and prevent further deterioration during stabilization and transfer. Candidates will be able to perform effective respiratory management skills, including the use of oxygen delivery devices, ventilation and intubation, as well as the appropriate use of electrical therapy, including defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, and IV access techniques including intra-osseous and fluid bolus administration.

Advanced Neonatal Life Support (ANLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on Aug 20, 2020 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The Advanced Neonatal Life Support (ANLS) Provider Course is the evidence-based Neonatal Resuscitation Program designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics in association with the American Heart Association for healthcare professionals whose responsibilities may require them to manage or participate in the resuscitation of a newborn. CPD Accreditation:  26 Continuing Education Units, including 2 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: ANLS is a practical, case-based neonatal resuscitation program that will enhance one's skills in the evaluation and management of a newborn at birth. Ideal performance is initially demonstrated via video and Instructor. Learning is facilitated by extensive hands-on practice, with each candidate getting several opportunities to participate in simulated clinical scenarios, guided by positive and constructive feedback. Aims and Objectives: Candidates will be able to perform the initial steps in neonatal resuscitation and appropriately use resuscitation devices for neonatal ventilation. Participants will be able to demonstrate the techniques of chest compressions, endotracheal intubation and the use of medications at birth. Candidates will have an understanding of special considerations at birth, including preterm infants, ethics and care at the end of life. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Bloemfontein Pain Academy is organized by Velocity Vision and will be held on Aug 22, 2020 at Ilanga Estate, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

8th Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) Congress is organized by Europa Organisation Africa (EOA) and will be held from Aug 23 - 26, 2020 at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Description: This year's theme is “IPC and Patient Safety”. Our programme will explore the essential role of IPC in ensuring Patient Safety during Healthcare. Our emphasis will be on the efforts being made to prevent disease transmission in healthcare. Our programme will lay emphasis on “One Health” approach to AMR, antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak management, viral haemorrhagic fevers, Education and training programmes, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), surveillance, and Hygiene, surgical site infections. This year we will have a 2-day workshop following the congress, in collaboration with GOARN to prepare IPC professionals for outbreak response. It will be very exciting, and I urge you to sign up for it. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

66th South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) Congress is organized by the South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA). This Onsite medical conference will be held from Aug 31 - Sep 04, 2020, at CTICC 2 (Cape Town International Convention Centre 2), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The theme for the 2020 annual medical congress is “Together into the Future” with importance on the progress that is executed in the delivery treatment for Orthopaedics patients. The SAOA 2020 medical Congress agrees to be an absolute opportunity for academic training and at the same time will contribute a great networking opportunity. The Congress academic session incorporates all the SAOA affiliated Specialty groups with both local and invited International guest speakers. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 Polokwane Pain Academy is organized by Velocity Vision and will be held on Sep 05, 2020 at Fusion Boutique Hotel, Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference 2020 is organized by Scatterlings Conference and Events and will be held from Sep 06 - 11, 2020 at Spier Wine Farm, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on Sep 07, 2020 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.  Target Audience: The Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course is open to any healthcare worker who has a voluntary or professional duty to respond to a cardiac or respiratory emergency. CPD Accreditation: 15 Continuing Education Units. Course Structure: The Course is taught in a relaxed, video-based practice-while-watching interactive adult-learning environment. The focus is on active participation with ample opportunity to practice and apply these skills in simulated scenarios. Aims and Objectives: Participants will be able to perform the initial steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in victims of all ages, basic airway maneuvers and rescue breathing with and without adjuncts. Candidates will be proficient in the use of bag-valve resuscitators and in the technique of automated external defibrillation. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to manage choking in conscious and unconscious adults, children and infants, and be aware of special considerations such as scene and rescuer safety, standard precautions, head, neck and spinal injuries and the recovery position. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Sep 07 - 09, 2020 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The Course is available to any healthcare professional who is registered as a Medical or Dental Practitioner, Intern, Junior Intern, Professional Nurse or Advanced Life Support Paramedic. Participants must be in possession of a valid AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate. CPD Accreditation: 34 Continuing Education Units, including 4 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: ACLS is a practical, simulated case-based Course that will enhance resuscitation skills in the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest patients. Ideal performance is initially demonstrated via video and Instructor. Learning is facilitated by extensive hands-on practice, with each participant getting several opportunities to lead their team in simulated clinical scenarios, guided by positive and constructive feedback. Aims and Objectives: Candidates will be competent to recognize and initiate the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest conditions. Participants will be able to apply a systematic and algorithm-based approach to the management of respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, pulseless electrical activity and asystole, stable and unstable tachycardias and bradycardias. Candidates will be able to identify and treat ischaemic chest pain, expedite the care of acute coronary syndromes and stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death. Participants will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and leadership of a resuscitation team. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Sep 11 - 13, 2020 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The Course is available to any healthcare professional who is registered as a Medical or Dental Practitioner, Intern, Junior Intern, Professional Nurse or Advanced Life Support Paramedic. Participants must be in possession of a valid AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate. CPD Accreditation: 34 Continuing Education Units, including 4 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: ACLS is a practical, simulated case-based Course that will enhance resuscitation skills in the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest patients. Ideal performance is initially demonstrated via video and Instructor. Learning is facilitated by extensive hands-on practice, with each participant getting several opportunities to lead their team in simulated clinical scenarios, guided by positive and constructive feedback. Aims and Objectives: Candidates will be competent to recognize and initiate the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest conditions. Participants will be able to apply a systematic and algorithm-based approach to the management of respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, pulseless electrical activity and asystole, stable and unstable tachycardias and bradycardias. Candidates will be able to identify and treat ischaemic chest pain, expedite the care of acute coronary syndromes and stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death. Participants will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and leadership of a resuscitation team. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.