Practice Nurses ‘New to Immunisation” Education Session

In by Jodie McHarry

Target participants: for Nurses from General Practice who are new to immunisation and are required to provide immunisation services within their workplace. Content: Immunisation basics, Immunisation Schedule, Vaccine Management and Data Management This session is FREE to attend, however you must register in advance to receive the link to dial in. …

Is Influenza Gone for Good?

In by Jodie McHarry

Is Influenza Gone for Good? Live webinar for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practitioners and AHPRA registered General Practitioners and Nurses in Queensland. A summary of the unique year that was 2020, the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 influenza season and the expectations for 2021. Agenda: 6.00pm: Why …

COVID-19 and 2021 influenza vaccines – The how, what, why and when

In by Jodie McHarry

Hear an update on the COVID-19 vaccine program and the 2021 influenza vaccination program. Learn more about hot topics, such as the timing between influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, new influenza vaccines for 2021 and more. This webinar will be recorded and available on the NCIRS website in the days following. …

Alcohol and the Developing Brain

In by Jodie McHarry

Any alcohol use during pregnancy, even at low levels, can have downstream behavioural and psychological effects on children, including anxiety, depression and poor attention. During development, at these stages of life, the brain is particularly sensitive to alcohol’s harmful effects. This 1-hour webinar will provide you with an overview of …

Methamphetamine and Mental Health

In by Jodie McHarry

What is the latest evidence on the impacts of Methamphetamine use on mental health?  What strategies and treatments are now being recommended? The use of methamphetamine (including crystal methamphetamine or ‘ice’) and related harms continues to be the subject of growing concern in Australia, with Australians rating it the drug …

Post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma and substance use

In by Jodie McHarry

Up to 80% of adolescents have experienced trauma and one-in-seven suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a chronic, debilitating psychiatric disorder. For 50% of these adolescents, the course of their illness is further complicated by a co-occurring substance use disorder, which often develops from repeated self-medication of PTSD symptoms. The …

Triage

In by Jodie McHarry

Triage is a vital tool to have within the general practice setting. As the first point of contact, ensure you know what to do in an emergency. Are you looking for a source of Triage training for administration and support staff specifically designed for a General Practice setting? Join us …

Australasian Stroke Academy Update on Stroke Prevention, Intervention and Survival

In by Jodie McHarry

Event Title: An Update from the Australasian Stroke Academy: Stroke Prevention, Intervention and Survival Event Outline: Join the Australasian Stroke Academy with President A/Prof Andrew Wong and a faculty of national and international leaders for a critical update in stroke prevention and management – covering best-practice first-response, shared care optimisation, …

Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care

In by Jodie McHarry

Course Summary  This training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of HCV in primary care settings. Synopsis  Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever. This course aims to provide general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other prescribing practitioners the skills and …

Hepatitis C Nursing

In by Jodie McHarry

Course Summary This free facilitated online training course provides nurses with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings. Synopsis Online Training Session 1: Friday 30 April, 9:30am-12:30pm (AEST) Online Training Session 2: Saturday 08 May, 9:30am-12:30pm (AEST) Please note that you will need to attend both …

Hepatitis C in Primary Care

In by Jodie McHarry

Course Summary This training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting Synopsis  This free interactive webinar provides practitioners in primary and related care settings with an overview of the hepatitis C management in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient …

COVID vaccine Q&A for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

In by Jodie McHarry

Health Consumers Qld is hosting a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders to answer questions from the community. About this Event Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health consumers from across Queensland are invited to attend another Q&A session on COVID-19 vaccinations. Health Consumers Queensland is hosting a …

COVID-19 vaccine Q&A session: Preparing your practice and your patients

In by Jodie McHarry

Join us for an online discussion about rolling out COVID-19 vaccines in general practice. The session is aimed at General Practitioners and Practice Managers and will focus on recent developments in the rollout process. Avant’s expert panel will clarify the current situation and provide practice guidance and advice about how …

HIV, PEP and PrEP Update for Primary Care Webinar

In by Jodie McHarry

Course Summary Learn how to prevent HIV by prescribing PrEP in primary care. Synopsis  This webinar will provide GPs and primary care clinicians in Australia an update on HIV and strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission, focusing on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Learning Objectives Describe HIV epidemiology in Australia …

CPCRE Master Class for Pharmacists: Palliative drugs in renal dysfunction

In by Jodie McHarry

Palliative care medications in renal dysfunction The session will be presented by Lorna Chess-Williams, Senior Pharmacist at the Robina Hospital, Gold Coast. Objectives: Identify symptom control needs and prescribing anxiety in renal dysfunction Consider the polypharmacy and medical complexity of person with renal dysfunction

CPCRE Master Class for Doctors: Renal Supportive Care

In by Jodie McHarry

Renal Supportive Care The session will be presented by Dr Nashringi (Nash) Weir, Staff Specialist – Palliative Care in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Palliative Care Service, Brisbane.

CPCRE Master Class for Pharmacists: Off-label drugs in palliative care

In by Jodie McHarry

Use of off-label drugs in palliative care The session will be presented by Vicki Poulier, Pharmacist at The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane. Objectives: Identify when off-label prescribing may be appropriate Consider the evidence supporting safety and efficacy of some off-label drugs used in palliative care

Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

In by Jodie McHarry

In 2021 PCQ and CPCRE will be collaborating to hold four statewide palliative care education morning webinar events. These events are open to all PCQ members, palliative care (ie. primary care, aged care, General Practice, disability sector and acute hospital staff) and specialist palliative care health professionals and anyone with …

CPCRE Master Class for Doctors: Sustainable GP-led palliative care

In by Jodie McHarry

Providing sustainable GP-led palliative care The session will be presented by Prof Geoff Mitchell, Emeritus Professor of General Practice and Palliative Care at the University of Queensland. Prof Mitchell is a GP at Ipswich, Queensland and is involved wit a wide range of research teams representing a general practice viewpoint. …