Upcoming Medical Conferences in Leeds

British Burn Association (BBA) Annual Meeting is organized by Convenus LLP, Pinderfields Burn Centre and will be held from May 08 - 10, 2019 at The Queens, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The Theme of this conference is "Passing the Torch". Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Menopause Special Skills Module is organized by British Menopause Society (BMS) and will be held from May 16 - 17, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Leeds, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is doctors and nurses who work regularly in the field of women’s health. This CPD conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 CPD hours. Conference Description: This course provides the theory component of the menopause special skills module. It will enhance the practice and clinical confidence of any doctor or nurse working in primary care and/or women’s health. Attendance at the theoretical course will result in a certificate of attendance which, if followed by the completion of competency-based practical training and assessment, will earn a ‘Certificate in Menopause Care’. An ‘Advanced Certificate’ may be awarded to those who have satisfied the criteria for ‘the Certificate’ and who have undertaken further competence based practical training. A doctor with a ‘Certificate in Menopause Care’ has the necessary skills to work within a dedicated Menopause clinic and those holding ‘Advanced Certificates’ would be suitable to lead Specialist Menopause services. Conference Objectives: • The training will provide an overview of the medical, psychological and social aspects of the menopause and its sequelae. • The training will concentrate on the assessment and management of clinical problems pertaining to menopause.  • The trainee gaining the basic certificate will develop the competencies needed to provide basic menopause care. The trainee will have an understanding of their role in the specialty, and where necessary, the appropriate point at which to refer to other specialists.  • The trainee will understand the wider aspects of care for women and participate in the development of services in the local area.

The Women's Health Update Course is organized by Red Whale - GP Update Limited and will be held on Jun 06, 2019 at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is all GPs and GP STs who have an interest in updating their skills and knowledge in this area. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Credits. Course Description: The Red Whale Women's Health Update Course From perimenopausal contraception to post-coital bleeding (and much more in between!), this one day women’s health update has all new content for 2018, covering the latest evidence and guidelines as well as simple ideas which we as GPs have found helpful in our consultations. The subjects are covered in a much greater depth than is possible on the general GP Update course. As with all GP update events the format will be lecture based, interspersed with case scenarios and Q&A sessions. The sessions will be informal, interactive and light-hearted. You will also ‘meet’ Dr Fraser and see how well he handles things…or not! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ophthalmology Workshop is organized by MediConf UK Ltd and will be held on Jun 08, 2019 at Village Hotel Leeds North, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3 CPD Credits. This workshop is run in association with Primary Care Ophthalmology a training organisation, who provide high quality, practical, focused training to primary care GP's and Nurses, covering all you need to know to provide eye care in the community. Objectives The workshop will expand upon the knowledge and skill of current GP eye care by providing a practical, thorough and time efficient approach to the eye patient that the GP can immediately put into practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

The HMDS Annual Haematopathology Update is organized by Hartley Taylor Medical Communications Ltd and will be held on Jun 21, 2019 at Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Regional seminar - An update on perioperative emergencies is organized by The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) and will be held on Jun 24, 2019 at Leeds Marriott Hotel, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Description: This one day seminar will cover core clinical emergencies practising anaesthetists are expected to deal with in a timely, competent and safe fashion, yet rarely encounter during their working life. The day covers the breadth of emergencies the on-call consultant in any district general hospital may face including paediatrics, obstetrics, airway and haemorrhage. All speakers are clinicians with clinical experience of dealing with these rare emergencies, and talks will include knowledge of current practice and possible future developments. Delegates will leave with access to guideline updates, research developments and best practice. Learning objectives: • Knowledge of current best practice in dealing with core clinical emergencies in anaesthesia. • Knowledge of national guidance on managing clinical emergencies (where available). • Exploration of ethics surrounding DNACPR and death on the table in the emergency setting. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Arrhythmia Alliance Cardiac Update Meeting is organized by Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) UK and will be held on Jun 27, 2019 at Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Description: Our cardiac update meetings are for all healthcare professionals involved in the management and treatment of arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. These meetings provide a platform for education, as well as sharing best practice and information on topics such as device and drug treatments, atrial fibrillation and syncope. In addition these meetings will be an opportunity to network locally with healthcare professionals in all areas of cardiac service provision, academic institutions and professional bodies. Topics: • How Can Digital Technology Help Detect Protect Correct - Which ECG is Best for your Patient • The Many Faces of an Arrhythmia Nurse • What is Happening in your Region vs Other Regions (AHSN spokeperson) • Managing SVT • Syncope and Falls • Interactive Session Interesting Patient Cases - ECG Scenarios (Whole Group Discussion) • Risk Management of AF and Preventing AF Related Stroke • Which Comes First AF & HF or HF & AF • Inherited Cardiac Arrhythmias and Genetic Testing (Long QT, Brugada, CPVT) • Update on Latest Guidelines for AF & Syncope - Who or What to Follow Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held from Jun 27 - 28, 2019 at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is: • A medical, nursing, ECP, ODP or RTO background • Physician’s Assistants for which APLS is relevant to their working practice. • RTOs from any background who work in a paediatric hospital are eligible to take the programme. However, RTOs who work in a nonpaediatric hospital, with any other background to those already listed, can send an application to the Working Group detailing their paediatric practice and each of these cases will be considered individually. The Working Group also recommend that nurses are senior staff nurses and above. • Experienced level 5 staff nurses Course Description: The APLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. Candidates who have taken the course include Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Resuscitation Training Officers from Accident & Emergency, Anaesthetic and Paediatric departments. Course Objectives: • The APLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with • life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. • The seriously ill and or injured child needs to be treated as an individual; there are four key differences that determine treatment • weight, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. • The structured approach focuses the clinician on resuscitation, emergency treatment followed by continual stabilisation and then transfer to a definitive care environment. • APLS aims to teach, practice and test the acquisition and use of these technical skills. In addition, the human factors that generate the highest quality and safest healthcare provision are considered. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Royal College Advanced Certificate in Clinical Education - Leeds is organized by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and will be held from Jun 27 - 28, 2019 at Weetwood Hall Hotel Training and Conference Centre, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Description: The Royal College Certificate in Clinical Education covers all essential trainer prerequisites and provides learning opportunities specifically tailored to suit the needs of all clinical trainers from first time teachers to experienced course managers. The 2-day course covers all aspects of the GMC 2016 guideline competency framework and may be recognised as leading to the award of up to 10 credits towards further study on the University of Dundee, Certificate/Diploma/Master of Medical Education (MMEd) programme. The programme covers: • Teachers and Teaching: Principles and practice • Learners and Learning: Principles and practice • Applying education theory in practice (including learning outcomes) • Delivery approaches • Current trends in feedback in medical education • Introduction to educational supervision • Introduction to assessment • Learning and teaching professionalism The outcome of the course is to enable participants: • To gain knowledge of learning and teaching techniques and apply to own role • To master the techniques for skills teaching • To meet the required standards for effective course management • To effectively represent your organisation in all required training roles Pre- and post-Course Work: It is a mandatory requirement of the programme to undertake pre-course reading and learning. Two weeks prior to attending the course, you will be asked to participate in a discussion topic via My College Online, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s eLearning platform. Recommended reading can also be accessed from this site. Within six weeks following the course, you will be required to produce and submit a 1,000 word reflective essay which allows participants to comment, observe and reflect on how their learning has affected their practice. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the course will be to provide participants with information and advice in relation to Clinical Education and Supervision/training roles. Materials will be delivered through lecture and workshop formats, as well as interactive discussions, and delegate participation and contribution will be encouraged at all times. Prepare participants for clinical education and training roles. The course will deliver both theoretical concepts underpinning clinical education, and practical applications. Learning Outcomes: • Identify different learning environments, and explain their advantages and disadvantages • Describe a range of teaching strategies and learning styles • State the relevance of learning approaches, preferences and skills to learner progress • List delivery methods which would be appropriate to teaching and learning practice • Describe ways to structure and present information and ideas clearly and effectively to learners  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course is organized by Resuscitation Council (UK) and will be held from Jul 25 - 26, 2019 at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties or to teach them on a regular basis. Appropriate participants include doctors, nurses and paramedics working in direct contact with children. All applicants must hold a current clinical appointment and professional healthcare qualification. Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates. This CPD Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CPD Points. Course Description: The course is run over two days. All candidates will be registered on the Learning Management System (LMS) to access the pre-course multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ), course evaluation and post course certificates. Learning Outcomes: Undertaking the EPALS course should enable you to: • use the structured ABCDE approach for rapid assessment of the seriously ill child; • manage the sick child until the arrival of expert assistance; • facilitate the development of resuscitation team members and team leaders; • use a structured approach to communication amongst team members during an emergency situation. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.