Upcoming Medical Conferences in South Africa

Advanced Neonatal Life Support (ANLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on Feb 21, 2019 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.

11th International Ventilation through the Ages (VTA) Symposium is organized by Europa Organisation Africa (EOA) and will be held from Feb 22 - 24, 2019 at The Canvas Riversands, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Description: Now in its 11th year, the Ventilation Through the Ages (VTA) Symposium presents the very latest developments in the critical care field. The programme will cover various aspects ranging from basic respiratory physiology to extracorporeal gas exchange, while simultaneously taking the time to reflect on some thought-provoking ethical topics. VTA attracts intensivists, intensive care nurses, anesthesiologists, physicians, pediatricians and neonatologists, registrars, students and medical officers, clinical technologists, and the medical and pharmaceutical partners. We, as ever, regard your support for the presentation of this meeting as an honor and a quest to pursue continuing medical education. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Neonatal Life Support (ANLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on Feb 22, 2019 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.

3rd International Conference & Expo on HIV & AIDS is organized by Scientific Federation and will be held from Feb 25 - 26, 2019 at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Description: To promote quality research and real-world impact in an atmosphere of true international co-operation between scientists, engineers and industry by bringing together the world class researchers, International Communities and Industrial heads to discuss the latest developments and innovations in research field. HIV & AIDS -2019 will also provide the excellent opportunity to meet experts, exchange information, and strengthen the collaboration among Directors, Researchers, Associate Professors, and Scholars from both academia and industry. Sessions: • Clinical Research • HIV Revolution • HIV criminalization and prevention Research • Advances in systems and synergies with other Health and Development Sectors • HIV Incidence Surveillance • HIV Case Surveillance • Prevention Research and Interventions for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS • Advances in HIV Testing Technology • HIV Program Planning and Evaluation • HIV Testing Programs in Health Care and Non-Health Care Settings • Biomedical and Behavior Prevention Programs • HIV Community Planning & Participatory Approaches to HIV Prevention • HIV-Related Policy, Economics, and Program Integration • Structural, Policy, and Environmental Interventions • Emerging Technologies Involved in HIV/AIDS • Vaccine Development • Immunology • Antiretroviral Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th World Congress on Nursing and Healthcare is organized by Scientific Federation and will be held from Feb 25 - 26, 2019 at Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Edward, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Target Audience: • Nurses • Doctors • Students • Professors • Travel nurse • Dialysis Nurse • linical Nurses • Nurse Educators • Nursing Lecturers • Registered Nurses • Young Researchers • Individual Researchers • Researchers on Nursing • Public Health Specialists • Primary aid Associations • Pharmaceutical Industries • Community care Specialists • Clinical Nursing Supervisors • Internal Medicine Physicians • Directors of Nursing Association • Societies members from Nursing  • Medical devises producing corporations Congress Description: The aim of the Nursing-2019 is to promote quality research and real-world impact in an atmosphere of true international cooperation between scientists and engineers by bringing together again the world-class researchers, International Communities and Industrial heads to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the fields of Nursing & Healthcare.it's a forum to explore problems with mutual concern similarly as exchange information, share proof, ideas, and generate solutions. We sincerely hope that Nursing-2019 serves as an international platform for meeting researchers from around the world, widen professional contact and create new opportunities, including establishing new collaborations. Sessions: • Midwifery • Clinical Nursing • Cardiac Nursing • Dental Nursing • Pediatric Nursing • Nursing Technologies • Nursing Management • Women Health Nursing • Advanced Practice Nursing • Cancer & Oncology Nursing • Community Health Nursing • Nursing and Integrated Care • Mental Stability and Obesity • Pregnancy & Midwifery Nursing • Obstacles to Smoking Cessation • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing • Cross-cultural Nursing and Models of Care • Acute, Critical & Emergency Care • Nursing Education and International Trends • Emergency Response in Health Care Systems • Primary Care Nursing & Practice Nursing • Intellectual Disability Nursing • Public Health Nursing & Health Visiting • Nursing Children & Young People • Neonatal Nursing • Community Nursing • Neonatal Nursing

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Feb 25 - 27, 2019 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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on Feb 25, 2019 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. Aims and Objectives: Participants will be able to perform the initial steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in victims of all ages, basic airway manoeuvres 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. 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.  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 Mar 01, 2019 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. Aims and Objectives: Participants will be able to perform the initial steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in victims of all ages, basic airway manoeuvres 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. 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.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

11th UPdate Conference 2019 is organized by Europa Organisation Africa (EOA) and will be held from Mar 01 - 03, 2019 at University of Pretoria - Groenkloof Campus, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The Paediatric (UPdate) Annual Conference will provide a forum for the exchange and dissemination of scientific and clinical information paediatric conditions. The programme will include state of the art lectures from local and international key opinion leaders.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Mar 01 - 03, 2019 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. 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. 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.