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SUMMARY:Vaccination in the rural south-western regions and long COVID in primary care – where are we now?
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo enhance healthcare providers’ understanding of current trends in vaccination rates\, vaccine-preventable diseases in semi-rural areas\, and the clinical management of long COVID\, with a focus on evidence-based practices\, prevention strategies\, and effective referral pathways in primary care. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDescribe current trends in local vaccination rates and explain recent health system changes that support vaccination delivery.\nIdentify vaccine-preventable diseases in semi-rural areas and explain the reasons for their prioritisation.\nDefine long COVID\, including key clinical features\, epidemiology\, risk factors and prevention strategies.\nApply evidence-based management of long COVID in primary care\, including appropriate multidisciplinary referral.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Rose Sacca\nPublic Health Physician and GP\, Liverpool Public Health Unit \nEmeritus Prof. Mark Harris AO\nGP\, International Centre for Future Health Systems\, UNSW and Sydney Asylum Seekers Centre \nFacilitated by:\nDr Fiona Mackintosh\nGP from Bowral
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/vaccination-in-the-rural-south-west-and-long-covid-in-primary-care-where-are-we-now/
LOCATION:The Gibraltar (previously known as Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral)\, 7 Boronia Street\, Bowral\, NSW\, 2576
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260604T213000
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SUMMARY:Resuscitation skills for general practice
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nTo provide GPs and associated staff with an opportunity to refresh and update their skills in the application of CPR within the practice setting\, using ARC Guidelines. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and apply the steps that need to be taken in the event of a cardiac arrest patient in the general practice setting including team management.\nRecall the appropriate methods and processes of gaining emergency assistance in the general practice setting\, in the event of a cardiac arrest.\nManage a cardiac arrest including the demonstration of clinical resuscitation procedures\, effective ventilations and compressions\, use of a defibrillator and emergency drugs using appropriate resuscitation manikins.\nImplement strategies in the practice to reduce the emotional impact of an emergency on individuals and the team.\n\n\nPresented by:\nSimon Gould – Medics for Life\nAssoc. Deg. Voc. Education and Training\nDip. Paramedical Science\nCertificate IV Workplace Training & Assessment \nPlease note payment is required upfront to confirm your registration which can be made using Mastercard or Visa.  A tax invoice will be issued following full payment.  \nALL BOOKINGS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE.
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/resuscitation-skills-for-general-practice/
LOCATION:The William Inglis Hotel\, Warwick Farm\, 155 Governor Macquarie Drive\, WARWICK FARM\, 2170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T113859
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SUMMARY:Enhancing knowledge and management of food allergies in paediatrics: from diagnosis to feeding guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Aim of meeting:\nTo enhance healthcare professionals’ knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and management of food allergies\, with a focus on non-IgE mediated (FPIAP/FPE\, FPIES) and IgE-mediated reactions\, recognition of eczema versus food allergies\, and updated infant feeding guidelines for the early introduction of food allergens. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nAssess and manage non-IgE mediated food allergy reactions (e.g.\, FPIAP/FPE\, FPIES) with appropriate clinical approaches.\nIdentify and manage IgE-mediated food allergy reactions\, using evidence-based treatment strategies.\nImplement updated infant feeding guidelines for the early introduction of food allergens to reduce food allergy risk.\nFormulate and apply evidence based management plans for common paediatric allergic conditions in children.\n\n\nPresented by:\nDr Margaret Li\nPaediatric Allergist/Immunologist\nConjoint Associate Lecturer\, UNSW \nFacilitated by:\nDr Olataga Alofivae-Doorbinnia\nGP from Yagoona \n 
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/enhancing-knowledge-and-management-of-food-allergies-in-paediatrics-from-diagnosis-to-feeding-guidelines/
LOCATION:The William Inglis Hotel\, Warwick Farm\, 155 Governor Macquarie Drive\, WARWICK FARM\, 2170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T113859
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SUMMARY:Nurse CPD - Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRAINIGN IS FULL. \nIf you would like to join the waitlist for this event\, email cpd@swsphn.com.au \nAll participants are required to pay a $50 refundable deposit via Mastercard or Visa to confirm their registration. \nThe training is being delivered by Benchmarque Group. \nThis program delivers accredited units of competency for Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Course (HLTHPS009) \nPerforming Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIC) requires more than just sound knowledge and good technique\, there is more to consider such as when to insert\, cannula size\, insertion site\, and managing issues should they arise. The training promotes best practice that can be adapted to support the needs of staff in your organisation who are required to cannulate patients. \nLearning outcomes:\n• Assess the need for cannulation.\n• Discuss the considerations that influence the correct selection of intravenous cannula size and insertion site.\n• Choose the appropriate size cannula.\n• Demonstrate the technique of peripheral intravenous cannula insertion\, including securing the cannula insitu.\n• Manage the cannula until the time it is no longer required and removal of the cannula is to be performed.\n• Safely remove the IV cannula.\n• Troubleshoot problems.\n• Discuss and manage possible complications.
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/nurse-cpd-perform-peripheral-intravenous-cannulation/
LOCATION:SWSPHN Education Room\, Campbelltown\, Level 2\, 1 Bolger Street\, Campbelltown\, CAMPBELLTOWN\, NSW\, 2560\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T113859
CREATED:20260506T014402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T010711Z
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SUMMARY:Future-proofing general practice: a deep dive on viability and sustainability conference
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nThis conference provides strategies to support long-term sustainability of general practices\, addressing billing structures\, continuity of patient care\, teamwork\, staffing and multidisciplinary care. It is timely due to primary care reforms and initiatives including Strengthening Medicare policies. Participants will learn to identify appropriate MBS item numbers for common clinical scenarios\, leverage team-based care and digital health\, and incorporate current Medicare and policy updates to improve both clinical care and financial sustainability. \nPresented by:\nGreg Baker\nAI lecturer\, Macquarie University \nEden Elliott-Griggs \nTraining and Development Manager\, Wise Workplace Training \nKim Poyner\nDirector\, MediCoach \nWendy O’Meara  \nPrimary Care Consultant (MBS Item Specialist) \nHosted by:\nDr Lance Holland-Keen\nGP from Gregory Hills
URL:https://swsphn.com.au/event/future-proofing-general-practice-a-deep-dive-on-viability-and-sustainability-conference/
LOCATION:The William Inglis Hotel\, Warwick Farm\, 155 Governor Macquarie Drive\, WARWICK FARM\, 2170\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Face-to-face
ORGANIZER;CN="SWSPHN - Allison Tran":MAILTO:cpd@swsphn.com.au
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