Upcoming Medical Conferences in South Africa

AOCMF Course - Surgical interventions for the temporomandibular joint (with HAS) (pre SASMFOS Congress) is organized by AOCMF and will be held from Oct 21 - 22, 2019 at Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Target audience: CMF musculoskeletal oncology, General surgery, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Plastic surgery   Description: This course aims to improve the knowledge and experience in temporomandibular joint surgery and to develop the surgical techniques and skills in managing different temporomandibular joint pathologies. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS) - Joint Congress & AGM is organized by Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS) and will be held from Oct 21 - 26, 2019 at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.  Pre - Conference Workshop: 21 - 23, Oct 2019 Additional details will be posted as soon as Information is available.

SA Heart, Pascar & Africapcr Congress 2019 is organized by Europa Organisation Africa (EOA) and will be held from Oct 31 - Nov 03, 2019 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) Pre-conference Workshop (EMSSA2019) is organized by Emergency medicine Society of South Africa (EMSSA) and will be held on Nov 03, 2019 at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Radiology in Cape Town, South Africa is organized by Radiology International, Inc and will be held from Nov 03 - 09, 2019 at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits or 29.25 RANZCR CPD points.  Prices: Scientific Registration from : USD 2395.0 5 SAM Credits: USD 250.0 Social Registration: USD 350.0 Hotel Program rates from USD 3614.0 Speakers: Anne G. Osborn, John F. Feller MD, Carl R. Fuhrman MD, Bernadette M. Greenwood RT, Matthew T. Heller MD, John Pellerito MD, Jeffrey Weinreb MD Time: 5:30 am - 12:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

7th Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa (EMSSA) International Conference - Beyond the Wall is organized by Onscreen Conferences & Events and will be held from Nov 05 - 07, 2019 at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Target Audience: All medical, nursing and pre-hospital staff involved in the provision of Emergency Care to the Critically Ill - Medical Officers, Registrars, Specilaists, Emergency and Trauma Nurses, ICU Nurses and Advanced Life Support Paramedics Description: Hosted by the most beautiful city in the world, the Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa presents a conference on various exciting topics in emergency medicine. Features local and international speakers, interactive sessions and presentation of research abstracts. Objectives: To gain insight, tips and tricks in various apects relating to the criticallly ill patient in the pre- and in-hospital emergency environment and an approach to their ventillatory managament. Workshops: At Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town  ○ SUNDAY, 3 NOVEMBER • Full Day Ultrasound Level 1 Fee: R 2 500.00  ○ MONDAY, 4 NOVEMBER • Half Day Ventilation Fee: R 795.00 Half Day (PM) • Full Day Leadership in Emergency Care Fee: R 1 495.00 • Full Day Research Fee: R 1 495.00 • Full day Advanced Ultrasound Masterclass Fee: R 2 500.00

8th Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) Congress is organized by Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) and will be held from Nov 07 - 09, 2019 at Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Nov 12 - 13, 2019 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The Advanced Medical Life Support Course is particularly designed for medical practitioners who might be called upon to recognize and manage a patient with an acute or life-threatening medical emergency. CPD Accreditation: 19 Continuing Education Units, including 2 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: The Course provides a practical approach to the recognition and management of a wide spectrum of acute and life-threatening medical emergencies in adults. The Course consists of hands-on practical training, tutorials, case discussions, role-plays and data interpretation covering respiratory, neurological, dermatological, endocrine and metabolic disturbances. Aims and Objectives: Participants will have the knowledge and ability to provide the initial management for a wide range of life-threatening emergencies such as the patient presenting with breathing difficulties, the shocked patient, the patient presenting with acute chest pain, altered level of consciousness, the collapsed patient, the overdose patient, the patient with acute headache, rashes, acute abdominal pain, renal failure and the patient presenting with hot or cold legs or hot or swollen joints. In addition, the Course covers data interpretation and emergency investigations such as chest x-ray evaluation and 12-lead ECG interpretation as well as haematological, electrolyte and blood gas analysis. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Experienced Providers Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Nov 14 - 15, 2019 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Target Audience: The ACLS for Experienced Providers Course is designed for any healthcare professional who is in possession of a current American Heart Association ACLS Provider Certificate. It is ideal for EMS, Emergency Department and ICU staff, and particularly medical practitioners who regularly participate in resuscitation attempts or who would like to receive in-depth knowledge and skill in a wide range of challenging emergency situations. CPD Accreditation: 34 Continuing Education Units, including 4 CEU's for Ethics. Course Structure: The ACLS for Experienced Providers Course is an intense practical and case-based Course that covers both common and special resuscitation situations and challenging emergency situations. Learning is facilitated by discussion and hands-on practice, guided by positive and constructive feedback. Aims and Objectives: The knowledge and skills obtained on the ACLS for Experienced Providers Course includes an update of ACLS Provider skills as well as advanced adjuncts for oxygenation, ventilation and airway control, devices to assist circulation, emergency cardiovascular care pharmacology, peri-arrest arrhythmias, life-threatening causes of chest pain, advanced acute coronary syndromes, life-threatening electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities, toxicology, hypothermia and submersion, severe asthma and anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest associated with pregnancy, shock, pulmonary oedema and hypotension, trauma, electric shock and lightning strikes, medico-legal aspects and ethical considerations, and post-resuscitation stabilization and care 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 Nov 18 - 20, 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.