Upcoming Medical Conferences in South Africa

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Apr 23 - 25, 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 Apr 23, 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.

Rivers and Rails of Africa: Challenges in medicine and dentistry is organized by Professional Education Society (PES) and will be held during Apr 26 - May 08, 2019 at 12-night luxury land & river safari, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 CE Credits. Seminar Topics : • Overview of Healthcare and Delivery Systems in Southern Africa • The Chronic Burden of Disease in South Africa • Updates in Travel Medicine • Environmental Health and Integrative Solutions • Medical and Dental Challenges in Remote Areas • Emerging Healthcare Issues: Treatment and Prevention • Oral Health in Africa: Infrastructure, Education, and Training Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Medicine in South Africa with the Royal Society of Medicine is organized by Jon Baines Tours Ltd and will be held from Apr 28 - May 11, 2019 at Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. About the Tour : This tour, led by Janice Liverseidge, reveals the many faces of this beautiful and diverse land while giving you fascinating insight into South Africa’s overlapping medical, military and cultural histories. Travel from Johannesburg into Mpumalanga safari country and take game drives in the Kruger National Park. Continue into stunning and culturally distinct KwaZulu Natal with its plethora of bird and animal life. Travel onto Durban before finishing in the cosmopolitan harbor city of Cape Town, from where you will explore the city, Cape and the Stellenbosch wine region. Your journey is punctuated with regular specialist visits and talks and provides deep insight into the medical history and cultures of South Africa. There are also optional pre and post tour extensions to magnificent Victoria Falls and to Pretoria via the Rovos Rail train. Note: Ground only cost £3,390 pp sharing (excl international flights and transfers). 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 May 03, 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 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 to choke 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.

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from May 04 - 05, 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 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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on May 06, 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 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. 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.

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from May 06 - 07, 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 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.

2019 Travel Medicine Course is organized by South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM) and will be held from May 08 - 12, 2019 at Bytes Conference Centre, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. 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 May 09, 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.