Upcoming Medical Conferences in South Africa

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Aug 22 - 23, 2018 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32 Continuing Education Units. 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. Conference Description: 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Southern African Neurological Rehabilitation Association (SANRA) & Southern African Spinal Cord Association (SASCA) Conference 2018 is organized by Southern African Neurological Rehabilitation Association (SANRA), Southern African Spinal Cord Association (SASCA) and will be held from Aug 23 - 25, 2018 at The Canvas Riversands, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) Congress 2018 is organized by Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) and will be held from Aug 23 - 26, 2018 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Center, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Durban was voted the top South African City with the highest quality of life for three consecutive years. It provides the ideal venue for this year’s conference that promises to be fresh and innovative in its approach, with greater delegate participation, sharing of ideas, and of course a large dose of fun. The relationship with SASPEN continues to flourish and will bring an exciting edge to the program. New workshops run before the main conference program, innovative lunchtime events, exciting activities in the exhibition hall and a superb SASPEN social programme will add new elements to this year’s meeting. “Critical Care – let’s make it personal” is this year’s theme and will focus on the importance of individualised and personalized care in ICU. An exceptional international and local speaker faculty will provide their expertise and enthusiasm in highlighting these subjects, with the objective of changing practice, bringing new ideas to the fore, and improving our individual practice. All this will take place against the backdrop of a large trade exhibition. On behalf of the South African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SASPEN), we are pleased to invite you to Durban from 23 - 26 August 2018, as we once again join the Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) at their annual congress. This joint venture will once again offer members of the multiprofessional and multidisciplinary ICU team the opportunity to discuss and learn about the most recent research and developments in the field of critical care medicine and nutrition, as well as to meet up with old colleagues, and to make new friends. Built on last year’s success, SASPEN will also offer delegates the opportunity to improve their nutrition knowledge by attending the European Society for Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN)’s Life Long Learning (LLL) Nutrition Courses in the form a pre-congress workshop. Furthermore, with interdisciplinarity under the spotlight, members of the multidisciplinary team will find a broad range of interdisciplinary sessions in the main scientific programme where the different disciplines can join to explore topics of interest to all. So come join us in Durban for the CCSSA/SASPEN 2018 Congress! We look forward to sharing this unique event and experiencing the beautiful surrounds of Durban with you! 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 Aug 24, 2018 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The target audience for this medical event is healthcare professionals whose responsibilities may require them to manage or participate in the resuscitation of a newborn. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26 Continuing Education Units. 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. Conference Description: 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held on Aug 27, 2018 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 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. Conference Description: 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.

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is organized by Academy of Advanced Life Support and will be held from Aug 28 - 29, 2018 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 32 Continuing Education Units. 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. Conference Description : 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Association for Dental Research (IADR) 48th Scientific Meeting-SA Division is organized by University of the Witwatersrand and will be held from Aug 30 - Sep 01, 2018 at Glenburn Lodge and Spa, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Theme: Promoting, enhancing and intensifying research and innovation in oral health. IADR Programme: 30th and 31st August 2018 CPD Programme: 1st September 2018 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

ISD Regional Meeting - 2nd African Society of Dermatology and Venereology Meeting is organized by International Society of Dermatology (ISD) and will be held from Aug 30 - Sep 01, 2018 at Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Aug 30, 2018 at Academy of Advanced Life Support, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The target audience for this medical event is healthcare professionals whose responsibilities may require them to manage or participate in the resuscitation of a newborn. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26 Continuing Education Units. 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. Conference Description: 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The International Pediatric Ophthalmology Strabismus Council (IPOSC) Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Africa Symposium is organized by University of Illinois College of Medicine (UIC) and will be held from Sep 03 - 04, 2018 at Surgical Skills Training Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Overview: Childhood blindness in Africa due to ROP is an epidemic. The mission of the International Pediatric Ophthalmology Strabismus Council (IPOSC) is to work to preserve and restore eye health and enhance visual function in children, and ocular alignment and binocularity in children and adults throughout the world. With the passion and support of the members of IPOSC, along with the support of fellow professionals from around the globe, IPOSC will be gathering stakeholders from multiple medical specialties and associated organizations to include hands-on workshops aimed at ROP skills transfer in Sub-Saharan Africa. This international 2-day clinical symposium and hands-on workshop will act as a trajectory into further developing strategies and reproducible models for research, education and clinical care for ROP in Africa and globally. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.