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Coroners Court of Victoria Information Days
Target Audience: these sessions are tailored for hospital staff and General Practitioners
Event Provider: Hosted by the Coroners Prevention Unit/Health & Medical Investigation Team
Dates: Monday 13th February - Monday 19th March - Monday 30th April
Time: 1pm-4.30pm
Cost: Sessions are free
The Coroners Court of Victoria has scheduled its program of Information Days for 2012.
The program is structured to advise on the broad characteristics of the coronial jurisdiction, the nature of "Reportable" and "Reviewable" deaths, and the involvement of health care professionals in a coronial investigation. Presenters include a coroner, pathologist (from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine) and representatives from the Coroners Court of Victoria's Initial Investigations Office, Police Coronial Support Unit and the Family & Community Service.
For further information and registration:email or contact Pamela Reid on 8688 0736. |
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Monash Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Lecture Series for 2012
Target Audience: GP's
Dates: Thursday 16th Feb
Time: 7pm.
Our very special guest is Dr Jeremy Lewis - Consultant Physiotherapist and Visiting Professor, The session details are as follows;
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. A musculoskeletal condition or a clinical illusion?
For further information and registration: Online registration details will be available in early 2012. For all other enquires please contact Mick Storr Mick Storr at Monash University Department of Physiotherapy via email. |
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Preceptorship - helping today's nursing students become tomorrow's nurses!
Target Audience: Nursing students
Event Provider: Monash University School of Nursing and Midwifery
Date & Time: Saturday 12 November 2011, 9.00am - 4.00pm and Thursday 16 February 2012, 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Facilitators:
Professor Wendy Cross and Dr Cheryle Moss
This program will explore the roles of the preceptor as a role model, educator, facilitator and evaluator. The aim of this program is to develop clinicians' understanding of the adult learning process, as well as increasing skills in effective communication, evaluating progress, giving feedback and conflict resolution This program will explore the roles of the preceptor as a role model, educator, facilitator and evaluator. The aim of this program is to develop clinicians' understanding of the adult learning process, as well as increasing skills in effective communication, evaluating progress, giving feedback and conflict resolution
Cost: Attendance at this program is supported by Health Workforce Australia at no cost to participants.A light lunch and refreshments are included.
Points: Workshop has been endorsed by APEC number 018021002 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia according to approved criteria. CNE points: 8
For further information and registration:  website |
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Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course
Target Audience: GP's
Event Provider: Peninsula Health and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia.
Date: 23rd February, 17th May, 23rd August, 22nd November,
Time: 0800 - 1730 hours.
Venue: Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, Mt Eliza
Cost: PH Medical $250, PH Nursing $200, External Medical $350, External Nursing $250
Outline:The PLS course is based on the systematic approach taught on the APLS course. The focus of the course is on the management of the severely ill or injured child in the first ten minutes of care.
For further information and registration: Please see the flyer
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Wellbeing Forum
Event Provider: MS Australia
Date: 23 feb 2012
Time: 9.30 - 12.30pm
Venue: The Nerve Centre Blackburn
For further information and registration: Flyer or registration form. Contact Andrea Salmon Multiple Sclerosis Limited 54 Railway Road, BLACKBURN VIC 3130, Ph: (03) 9845 2700 Fax: (03) 9845 2777 Email |
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AAPM Victorian Professional Development Day- Industrial Relations Workshop
Target Audience: Practice Managers
Event Provider: AAPM Victorian Branch
Date: Friday 24th February 2012
Time: 1.00pm—5.00pm
Venue: Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
RSVP: Refunds will not apply after Friday 17th February 2012
Cost: Member $ 160, Non-Member $ 200
Presenters:Member of the PNIP Advisory Group, member of the PNIP Review Panel and National President of AAPM, Brett Mcpherson is well versed in all aspects of the Practice Nurse Incentives Program. He will provide you with answers to any questions you currently have and utilize your feedback within his capacity on the Review Panel.
David Wenban is Chief Executive Officer of Health Financial, has a clinical background and is a current legal practitioner with extensive experience in both the rural and metropolitan health sector and the Victorian Hospitals Industrial Association (VHIA). He is an authority on the subject of Industrial Relations and will answer any difficult questions you can bring to the table.
Outline: Do you understand changes to the Nurse PIP and how this will affect your practice? Can you plan and strategize around Enterprise Bargaining Agreements? Do you understand your rights and obligations under EBAs? If you answered "no" or "somewhat" to any of these questions, join us at the most comprehensive workshop you will attend this year. Our Industrial Relations Workshop will also be a forum for understanding and implementing the Practice Nurse Incentives Program, in addition to providing feedback for consideration by the PNIP Chair. This session will be facilitated by two experts in their field and promises to provide an interactive and informative seminar.
For further information and registration: Please see the AAPM events registration page |
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Peninsula Health Maternity Care Forums 2012
Target Audience: GP's
Event Provider: Peninsula Health
Date: Monday February 27th 2012
Time: 6:45pm-8:30pm, (Perinatal M&M meeting prior 5:30-6:30pm - all GPs welcome
Venue: Frankston Hospital Academic Centre, Level 3, Enter via main reception.
RSVP: 14 February
Points: RACGP Category 2 CPD points have been applied for. This education series can also be as part of a Cat 1 module. Interested GP's should contact Cleve Charles
Outline: First Trimester Care
Ultrasound Features of Failed Early Pregnancy: Associate Professor Amarendra Trivedi MBBS Dip Obs FRANZCOG DDU
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy and Screening in the First Trimester:
Dr Jolyon Ford, Obs & Gyn Staff Specialist
Booking in at Women's Services:
Anne Holst, RN ANUM Women's Services
For further information and registration: Contact
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Managing Diabetes in Mental Illness - A Team Approach
Event Provider: St Vincent's Dept Endocrinology & Diabetes, North Richmond Community Health, DA–Vic,MGPN, Merri CHC
Date: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: "Brenan Hall" St Vincent's Public Hospital,Aikenhead Wing, 27 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Vic 3065
RSVP: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Points: Category 2 QI & CPD Points Applied For
Outline: Presentations, case presentation and panel discussion format, involving STV Director of Endocrinology, STV Head of Diabetes, STV Psychiatrist, GP, Practice Nurse & Diabetes Educators.
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Minor Surgery for General Practitioners
Target Audience: All General Practitioners, particularly those in rural or remote areas.
Event Provider: The Skills Laboratory at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Melbourne
Date: 17 & 18 March 2012
Venue: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Corner of Spring Street and Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: before 2 March 2012. Numbers are limited, places will be reserved in the order in which registrations are received.
Cost: Two-day course: $1200,
This fee includes lunch and light refreshments, course notes, and a copy of the general anatomy module of the AN@TOMEDIA™ cd-rom package.
Points: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners-
This Active Learning Module has been approved by the RACGP QA&CPD Program.
Total points: 40 (Category 1)
The course is eligible for the Procedural Skills and Emergency Medicine grants.
Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine-
The course is an accredited ACCRM Professional Development Program and has been allocated 24 Extended Skills points and 2 Core points
This program aims to enhance the surgical skills required for minor surgical procedures most likely to be carried out by GPs in rural or remote settings where specialists are not readily available.
OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Administer a range of injections (eg intramuscular, intracapsular)
• Administer upper and lower limb and intercostal nerve blocks
• Carry out minor skin procedures (eg incisions, excisions and biopsies)
• Apply a range of punctures (eg lumbar, cricothyroid)
• Carry out a range of vascular access procedures (eg venipuncture/IV cannulation, intraosseous)
• Manage minor ophthalmic presentations (eg eye-lid cysts, corneal foreign bodies)
• Manage various orthopaedic-related trauma presentations
For further information and registration: Download the  flyer or contact
Arwen TudorTel: (03) 9276 7456 or via email |
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Coroners Court of Victoria Information Days
Target Audience: these sessions are tailored for hospital staff and General Practitioners
Event Provider: Hosted by the Coroners Prevention Unit/Health & Medical Investigation Team
Dates:Monday 13th February - Monday 19th March - Monday 30th April
Time: 1pm-4.30pm
Cost: Sessions are free
The Coroners Court of Victoria has scheduled its program of Information Days for 2012.
The program is structured to advise on the broad characteristics of the coronial jurisdiction, the nature of "Reportable" and "Reviewable" deaths, and the involvement of health care professionals in a coronial investigation. Presenters include a coroner, pathologist (from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine) and representatives from the Coroners Court of Victoria's Initial Investigations Office, Police Coronial Support Unit and the Family & Community Service.
For further information and registration:email or contact Pamela Reid on 8688 0736. |
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Polio - Essential Infromation for General Practitioners
Target Audience: GP's, Practice Nurses
Event Provider: General Practice Victoria (GPV)
Date: Tuesday 20 March 2012
Time: 6.30 for 7pm -9pm, including supper and refreshments
Venue: General Practice Victoria, 4th Floor, 458 Swanston Street, Carlton
RSVP: Friday 9 March 2012
Points: This Activity 759440 has been allocated 4 category 2 points
Outline: Tens of thousands of Australians are currently living with the late effects of polio which means that you are likely to see people with post polio in your practice. They may not be aware that their symptoms are related to polio. It is important for you to know more about all aspects of polio. This session will provide current information on eradication and vaccination issues and on recognising and managing the post polio patient.
For further information and registration: Please see event details for registration and flyers via the GPV website
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GPV Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice
Target Audience: This 2 day workshop will support nurses who are working in general practice and are new to the nurse's role or for the nurse who would benefit from an overview of the general practice setting.
Event Provider: GPV
Date: Thursday 22 & Friday 23 March 2012 or Thursday 19 April & Friday 20 April 2012
Time: Thursday 9.00 am - 4:30 pm Registrations commence half an hour prior to workshop start time on day one
Friday 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Venue:Arrow on Swanston, 488 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
RSVP: 10 March 2012 or prior if the maximum number of registrations (30) is reached
Cost: Course Cost $250.00 (includes GST) The fee includes all course materials, morning tea and lunch on both days.
Points: This is a national 2 day program. To receive 15 hrs CPD points' participants must complete the full two days.
The aim of this program is to develop the knowledge and clinical skills of the nurse to assist the General Practitioner to provide comprehensive interventions and population based primary health care within the scope of practice of professional ethical and legal responsibilities.
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F49 Men's Health GP Education Symposium
Target Audience: GP's
Event Provider: Cabrini Health
Date: Saturday, 24 March 2012
Venue: Melbourne University, 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Cost: Registration: $100 (incl. GST), $50 medical students, includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea
Points: approved by the RACGP QI&CPD Program Total 40 Category 1 points Activity number: 759146
Speakers: Dr Nathan Better – Cardiologist, Dr Alex Chamberlain – Dermatologist, Prof David de Kretser AC – Endocrinologist (& former Governor of Victoria), A/Prof Mark Frydenberg – Urologist,
A/Prof Mathis Grossmann – Endocrinologist, Dr Jeremy Grummet – Urologist, Dr Craig Hassed – General Practitioner, A/Prof Doug Lording – Endocrinologist, Dr Jamie McDonald – General Practitioner,
Prof Rob McLachlan – Endocrinologist, Ms Cara McNeil – Physiotherapist, Dr Daniel Moon – Urologist, Dr David Oberklaid – General Practitioner, A/Prof Gary Richardson – Medical Oncologist,
A/Prof Evange Romas – Rheumatologist, Mr Mark Surdut – Dietician
Outline:The organisers have great pleasure in inviting you to attend this comprehensive Symposium. The sessions will provide General Practitioners with information they are likely to need in their dealings with male patients and the broad range of men's health issues.
For further information and registration: Registration forms and details are available on the Foundation 49 website |
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Starting out in private practice workshop
Target Audience: GP, Practice Managers
Event Provider: Presented by the RACGP Victoria Faculty
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time:9.00 am – 4.45 pm (registration from 8.30 am)
Venue: RACV Club, Level 2, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Friday 16 March 2012
Cost: RACGP member: $220, Non-member: $330
Points: This workshop is a component of an Active Learning Module (ALM) approved by the RACGP QI&CPD program in the 2011-2013 triennium. Completion of all ALM components will entitle participants to 40 category 1 points.
The workshop aims to be interactive and practical. It will provide participants with knowledge and skills to prepare them to set up their own private practice. The workshop will include sessions from expert presenters and sessions by general practitioners who can share their personal experiences in setting up their own practices.
For further information and registration: Please see the flyer
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Professional Practice Manager Development Program
Diploma of Professional Practice Management (91483NSW)
Event Provider: AAPM - VICTORIA
Date: Various dates commencing on Saturday 14 April 2012 for full list of dates see AAPM
Time: 9am - 4pm each day
Venue: AAPM House South Melbourne
RSVP: Enrolment Final Date* 14 March 2012 *After this date, please call for availability as places are limited
Workshop enrolment fee: $5950 (AAPM/AMA members) $6350 (Non-members) Payment plans now available. Deposit $950
paid on enrolment and balance of 10 equal monthly instalments via Ezypay
Outline: This qualification is designed to meet the needs of professional practice managers in shaping the future direction of their practice. With an overall
focus on developing strategic skills and actively managing staff to maximise their performance, the course provides a sound base for a progressive
practice in the 21st century. If continuous quality improvement and planning is an important part of your practice, this course will build your skills and
knowledge to take on a leadership role.
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Melbourne CAREX 2012
Includes 4 half day seminars being presented at the Expo Pain Management, Person-centered practice in assistive technology, Person-centered Continence Care, Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Older people
Target Audience: for Managers, Health & other Professionals, staff
Event Provider: Total Aged Services
Date: April 18 & 19,
Time: 0930-1600
Venue:Caulfield Racecourse Grandstand, Station Street, Caulfield North, Melway Reference 68E1
Points: Attendance can earn CPD Hours
For further information and registration: see Total Aged Services
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GPV Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice
Target Audience: This 2 day workshop will support nurses who are working in general practice and are new to the nurse's role or for the nurse who would benefit from an overview of the general practice setting.
Event Provider: GPV
Date: Thursday 19 April & Friday 20 April 2012
Time: Thursday 9.00 am - 4:30 pm Registrations commence half an hour prior to workshop start time on day one
Friday 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Venue:Arrow on Swanston, 488 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
RSVP: 10 March 2012 or prior if the maximum number of registrations (30) is reached
Cost: Course Cost $250.00 (includes GST) The fee includes all course materials, morning tea and lunch on both days.
Points: This is a national 2 day program. To receive 15 hrs CPD points' participants must complete the full two days.
The aim of this program is to develop the knowledge and clinical skills of the nurse to assist the General Practitioner to provide comprehensive interventions and population based primary health care within the scope of practice of professional ethical and legal responsibilities.
For further information and registration: GPV Website or the Registration Form. |
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Coroners Court of Victoria Information Days
Target Audience: these sessions are tailored for hospital staff and General Practitioners
Event Provider: Hosted by the Coroners Prevention Unit/Health & Medical Investigation Team
Dates: Monday 13th February - Monday 19th March - Monday 30th April
Time: 1pm-4.30pm
Cost: Sessions are free
The Coroners Court of Victoria has scheduled its program of Information Days for 2012.
The program is structured to advise on the broad characteristics of the coronial jurisdiction, the nature of "Reportable" and "Reviewable" deaths, and the involvement of health care professionals in a coronial investigation. Presenters include a coroner, pathologist (from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine) and representatives from the Coroners Court of Victoria's Initial Investigations Office, Police Coronial Support Unit and the Family & Community Service.
For further information and registration:email or contact Pamela Reid on 8688 0736. |
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Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course
Target Audience: GP's
Event Provider: Peninsula Health and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia.
Date: 17th May, 23rd August, 22nd November,
Time: 0800 - 1730 hours.
Venue: Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, Mt Eliza
Cost: PH Medical $250, PH Nursing $200, External Medical $350, External Nursing $250
Outline:The PLS course is based on the systematic approach taught on the APLS course. The focus of the course is on the management of the severely ill or injured child in the first ten minutes of care.
For further information and registration: Please see the flyer |
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Aboriginal health – everyone's responsibility
Target Audience:Key decision makers and opinion leaders who have influence in the health sector including those from:
Aboriginal community controlled organisations, the Department of Health, hospitals, Divisions of General Practice and Medicare Locals, Community Health Services
Event Provider:Department of Health
Date: 24-25 May 2012
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Why should you attend?
• To learn about Victoria's vibrant, contemporary, successful and growing Aboriginal population.
• To keep up to date with cutting edge national developments in Aboriginal health policy and debate.
• To explore simple ways you can make Aboriginal health your responsibility.
• To understand how making Aboriginal health your responsibility will benefit you and your health service.
• To be inspired by outstanding speakers, entertainers and facilitators.
Speakers: Mick Gooda - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Mick Gooda is a descendent of the Gangulu people of central Queensland.
Dr Jeff McMullen AM -
A journalist, author and film-maker for over 45 years.
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ASPAC conference- Exploring Relationships In Mental Health
Target Audience:Consumers, carers, students and mental health workers in government, NGO and private provider settings and other stakeholders.
Event Provider:Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum
Date: 11-13 June 2012
RSVP: Early Bird registrations are open until 31 March 2012
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth, Western Australia
Speakers: Professor Richard Warner Rachel Perkins OBE,Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Steve Onken (PhD), Mark Brown and Professor Allen Frances (DSM IV Chair and DSM V critic), Mental Health Commissioner Eddie Bartnik and many others
including facilitators such as Gregor Henderson and the ABC's Dr Norman Swan.
Outline: RFWA is proud to be holding this milestone event and we are cognisant that it will not only spur discussion around many critical matters, it will provide a space for both international and domestic speakers through a platform designed to engender and promote open and honest debate and discussion.
For further information and registration: You can download the Registration Form and Brochure via the website |
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Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course
Target Audience: GP's
Event Provider: Peninsula Health and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia.
Date: 23rd August, 22nd November,
Time: 0800 - 1730 hours.
Venue: Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, Mt Eliza
Cost: PH Medical $250, PH Nursing $200, External Medical $350, External Nursing $250
Outline:The PLS course is based on the systematic approach taught on the APLS course. The focus of the course is on the management of the severely ill or injured child in the first ten minutes of care.
For further information and registration: Please see the flyer |
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Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course
Target Audience: GP's
Event Provider: Peninsula Health and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia.
Date: 22nd November,
Time: 0800 - 1730 hours.
Venue: Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, Mt Eliza
Cost: PH Medical $250, PH Nursing $200, External Medical $350, External Nursing $250
Outline:The PLS course is based on the systematic approach taught on the APLS course. The focus of the course is on the management of the severely ill or injured child in the first ten minutes of care.
For further information and registration: Please see the flyer |
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