CPD: Yes

Value for Organisations

Building a practical skillset for foot assessment that enables a healthcare practitioner to be competent and confident in chronic conditions of the foot basic care.

Learning Outcomes

• Safely perform a basic foot care assessment
• Determine foot care requirements
• Prepare and use basic equipment and materials
• Document foot, skin and nail care according to organisational requirements
• Make appropriate referrals in a timely manner
• Students must complete the Foundations of Chronic Disease online module to book into this course.

The course is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.

For further information, please visit https://www.benchmarquegroup.com.au/courses/chronic-conditions-of-the-foot or contact us.

Value for Organisations

This learning pathway for students covers Foundations and Advanced Principles of wound assessment and care, identifying appropriate wound treatment and best practice for compliance in wound swab culture. This pathway enables clinical documentation and report writing with a guide to deliver patient education for continued care and chronic wound prevention.

Learning Outcomes

• Accurately identify wound types
• Apply appropriate wound assessment methods to clinical practice
• Identify chronic wound features and associated clinical features including interpretation of wound terminology
• Identify and perform appropriate wound cleansing and debridement methods
• Obtain a compliant wound swab culture using best practice methods
• Make informed appropriate choices of wound dressings based on accurate wound assessment
• Use appropriate documentation and report writing methods to provide patient education, and consistent and ongoing care.

For further information, please visit https://www.benchmarquegroup.com.au/courses/wound-management-pathway or contact us on 1300 855 568 or courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au

Topic: Endometrial Cancers
Please join Mater Gynaecological Oncologists, Dr Nimithri Cabraal and Dr Nisha Jagasia for a one-hour education overview on endometrial cancers and the new advances in endometrial cancer management.
Topics:
Overview of Endometrial cancers
Dr Nimithri Cabraal, Gynaecological Oncologist

New advances in Endometrial cancer management
Dr Nisha Jagasia, Gynaecological Oncologist

Date: Wednesday 4 September 2024
Time: 7pm-8pm

RSVP: 2 September 2024

Value for Organisations

Building a practical skillset for foot assessment that enables a healthcare practitioner to be competent and confident in chronic conditions of the foot basic care.

Learning Outcomes

• Safely perform a basic foot care assessment
• Determine foot care requirements
• Prepare and use basic equipment and materials
• Document foot, skin and nail care according to organisational requirements
• Make appropriate referrals in a timely manner
• Students must complete the Foundations of Chronic Disease online module to book into this course.

The course is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Chronic Disease Support Project.

For further information, please visit https://www.benchmarquegroup.com.au/courses/chronic-conditions-of-the-foot or contact us.

Value for Organisations

This learning pathway for students covers Foundations and Advanced Principles of wound assessment and care, identifying appropriate wound treatment and best practice for compliance in wound swab culture. This pathway enables clinical documentation and report writing with a guide to deliver patient education for continued care and chronic wound prevention.

Learning Outcomes

• Accurately identify wound types
• Apply appropriate wound assessment methods to clinical practice
• Identify chronic wound features and associated clinical features including interpretation of wound terminology
• Identify and perform appropriate wound cleansing and debridement methods
• Obtain a compliant wound swab culture using best practice methods
• Make informed appropriate choices of wound dressings based on accurate wound assessment
• Use appropriate documentation and report writing methods to provide patient education, and consistent and ongoing care.

For further information, please visit https://www.benchmarquegroup.com.au/courses/wound-management-pathway or contact us on 1300 855 568 or courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au

Skin tears & pressure injuries are some of the most prevalent wounds we encounter particularly when looking after an older population. Whether you are a carer or clinician, skin management is an essential part of your care management and should be a team approach!

In this workshop we will explore skin tears and why they are prevalent in older, frail skin and introduce the ISTAP classification. You will also participate in an interactive workshop looking at first aid for skin tears.

Do you know the difference between a pressure injury and incontinence associated dermatitis? This workshop will also explore pressure injuries – classification, causes and management and will identify the differences between PI’s and incontinence associated dermatitis.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At this workshop, you will:

Gain an understanding of the impact of skin tears & pressure injuries on the aged care population
Learn all about skin tear management and first aid to ensure good healing outcomes
Explore pressure injuries – identification, management & prevention
Gain an understanding of incontinence associated dermatitis, best practice & how to differentiate between IAD & pressure injuries

SYNOPSIS
The first step to wound management is to complete an holistic assessment. For a patient with a lower leg ulcer a focused assessment is essential. We need to establish the wound history and gain as much information as possible to diagnose the ulcer type.

Understanding the wound type and differentiating between venous and arterial wounds determines our management plan. A vascular assessment assesses lower leg circulation and starts with an in-depth clinical examination. High risk foot wounds may be preventable and a first line assessment is key to prevention and referral to a specialist team for ongoing management.

This workshop explores vascular assessment and presentation and will include dopplers and assessment of the high risk foot.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At this workshop, you will:

Gain an understanding of assessment of lower limb including recording an Ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI)
Distinguish between venous & arterial disease and the implications to clinical care
Explore assessment & preventative care for wounds on a high risk foot
Gain an understanding of the nurses role as part of the multidisciplinary team in managing the person with high risk vascular ulcers

SYNOPSIS
Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complex due to their underlying pathology.

The very nature of these wounds can result in prolonged healing times and impact on an individual’s quality of life.

Do you know the difference between an arterial and venous leg ulcer? How do you manage an ulcer with mixed aetiology? What about atypical leg ulcers?

This workshop will provide an overview of different types of leg ulcers and precedes workshops to follow that will look at them in more detail.

We will explore the wound presentations, best practice and clinical management.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At this workshop, you will:

• Explore the complexities of lower leg ulceration
• To identify different leg ulcer aetiology and presentation
• Gain an understanding of best practice for managing leg ulcers
• Explore clinical management for these wound types

SYNOPSIS
Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complex due to their underlying pathology.

The very nature of these wounds can result in prolonged healing times and impact on an individual’s quality of life.

Do you know the difference between an arterial and venous leg ulcer? How do you manage an ulcer with mixed aetiology? What about atypical leg ulcers?

This workshop will provide an overview of different types of leg ulcers and precedes workshops to follow that will look at them in more detail.

We will explore the wound presentations, best practice and clinical management.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At this workshop, you will:
Explore the complexities of lower leg ulceration
To identify different leg ulcer aetiology and presentation
Gain an understanding of best practice for managing leg ulcers
Explore clinical management for these wound types

We warmly invite you to attend the CCQ Clinical Society event in Rockhampton, in August:

‘Recognising Trauma-Related Disorders: Demystifying trauma & treatment for inclusive Integrated Care’.

This topic aims to strengthen how local health professionals work as interdisciplinary teams to support people living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This includes building awareness of evidence-based, interdisciplinary care models and demystifying innovative treatment methods for inclusive integrated care.

CCQ will be joined at this Clinical Society by Professor Alain Brunet & Trish Wilson from the National PTSD Research Centre at the University of Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute.

This Clinical Society event will follow a format designed to enhance interaction and collaboration between local healthcare professionals and services. The key collaborative piece of these clinical society evenings will be a group learning experience, adopting a panel format for discussion of PTSD within the local context.

This event is CPD accredited, with RACGP & ACRRM points for GPs.

This is a catered event including dinner. Please register to inform us of any dietary requirements.

The agenda for the evening will include:

• Overview of treatment guidelines.

• Presentations by two principal speakers from the Thompson Institute focusing on trauma, PTSD and best-practice management.

• Update from the Mental Health Team regarding the reform and regional access to services.

• Discussion panel with a focus on the local PTSD care system.

• Networking with other health professionals and PTSD care experts.

Learning objectives:

• Identify diagnostic criteria for trauma related disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

• Identify best-practice care for people who have experienced trauma and for trauma related conditions including PTSD.

• Examine the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Initiative by CCQ for enhancing holistic mental health assessments among GPs and health professionals.

• Describe the principles and applications of reconsolidation theory in therapeutic interventions for PTSD.

• Identify the local healthcare options and research for people experiencing trauma and PTSD including the work by the Thompson Institute and National PTSD Research Centre.

Guest presenters:

Prof. Alain Brunet, Director of the National PTSD Centre, University Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute

Professor Brunet is the Director of the National PTSD Centre and UniSC’s Thompson Institute.

He has investigated the impact of trauma exposure on individuals for more than 20 years, with a special focus on characterising risk factors and developing effective treatments for PTSD.

Professor Brunet has developed a novel treatment called reconsolidation therapy which has been used with victims of terrorism in the Bataclan (Paris, France). This treatment made the top ten discoveries list for 2008 in the magazine Québec Science.

His expertise in trauma and stressor related disorders is ranked among the top 1 percent in the world by Expertscape. Professor Brunet also has a background as a clinical psychologist.

Trish Wilson, Clinical Program Manager, University Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute

Trish Wilson is an AHPRA registered nurse, with significant experience in managing diverse multi-disciplinary teams within the community setting.

At the Thompson Institute, she oversees clinical management of the staff working in the Clinical Research Unit and the teams providing clinical programs including EMERALD, a well-being and lifestyle focused mental health program, and Myndset, a specialist young people’s mental health program.

Trish has experience working across multiple settings, including teaching, research, and clinical roles. She brings expertise in developing high functioning, collaborative teams that achieve success and create positive health outcomes for communities. She has over 20 years’ experience in working in mental health and well-being, with a focus on early intervention and prevention.

Panel Members: Joining our guest speakers will be clinicians and health professionals who are local subject matter experts.

We warmly invite you to attend the CCQ Clinical Society event in Rockhampton, in August:

‘Recognising Trauma-Related Disorders: Demystifying trauma & treatment for inclusive Integrated Care’.

This topic aims to strengthen how local health professionals work as interdisciplinary teams to support people living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This includes building awareness of evidence-based, interdisciplinary care models and demystifying innovative treatment methods for inclusive integrated care.

CCQ will be joined at this Clinical Society by Professor Alain Brunet & Trish Wilson from the National PTSD Research Centre at the University of Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute.

This Clinical Society event will follow a format designed to enhance interaction and collaboration between local healthcare professionals and services. The key collaborative piece of these clinical society evenings will be a group learning experience, adopting a panel format for discussion of PTSD within the local context.

This event is CPD accredited, with RACGP & ACRRM points for GPs.

This is a catered event including dinner. Please register to inform us of any dietary requirements.

The agenda for the evening will include:

• Overview of treatment guidelines.

• Presentations by two principal speakers from the Thompson Institute focusing on trauma, PTSD and best-practice management.

• Update from the Mental Health Team regarding the reform and regional access to services.

• Discussion panel with a focus on the local PTSD care system.

• Networking with other health professionals and PTSD care experts.

Learning objectives:

• Identify diagnostic criteria for trauma related disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

• Identify best-practice care for people who have experienced trauma and for trauma related conditions including PTSD.

• Examine the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Initiative by CCQ for enhancing holistic mental health assessments among GPs and health professionals.

• Describe the principles and applications of reconsolidation theory in therapeutic interventions for PTSD.

• Identify the local healthcare options and research for people experiencing trauma and PTSD including the work by the Thompson Institute and National PTSD Research Centre.

Guest presenters:

Prof. Alain Brunet, Director of the National PTSD Centre, University Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute

Professor Brunet is the Director of the National PTSD Centre and UniSC’s Thompson Institute.

He has investigated the impact of trauma exposure on individuals for more than 20 years, with a special focus on characterising risk factors and developing effective treatments for PTSD.

Professor Brunet has developed a novel treatment called reconsolidation therapy which has been used with victims of terrorism in the Bataclan (Paris, France). This treatment made the top ten discoveries list for 2008 in the magazine Québec Science.

His expertise in trauma and stressor related disorders is ranked among the top 1 percent in the world by Expertscape. Professor Brunet also has a background as a clinical psychologist.

Trish Wilson, Clinical Program Manager, University Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute

Trish Wilson is an AHPRA registered nurse, with significant experience in managing diverse multi-disciplinary teams within the community setting.

At the Thompson Institute, she oversees clinical management of the staff working in the Clinical Research Unit and the teams providing clinical programs including EMERALD, a well-being and lifestyle focused mental health program, and Myndset, a specialist young people’s mental health program.

Trish has experience working across multiple settings, including teaching, research, and clinical roles. She brings expertise in developing high functioning, collaborative teams that achieve success and create positive health outcomes for communities. She has over 20 years’ experience in working in mental health and well-being, with a focus on early intervention and prevention.

Panel Members: Joining our guest speakers will be clinicians and health professionals who are local subject matter experts.

We warmly invite you to attend the CCQ Clinical Society event in Rockhampton, in August:

‘Recognising Trauma-Related Disorders: Demystifying trauma & treatment for inclusive Integrated Care’.

This topic aims to strengthen how local health professionals work as interdisciplinary teams to support people living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This includes building awareness of evidence-based, interdisciplinary care models and demystifying innovative treatment methods for inclusive integrated care.

CCQ will be joined at this Clinical Society by Professor Alain Brunet & Trish Wilson from the National PTSD Research Centre at the University of Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute.

This Clinical Society event will follow a format designed to enhance interaction and collaboration between local healthcare professionals and services. The key collaborative piece of these clinical society evenings will be a group learning experience, adopting a panel format for discussion of PTSD within the local context.

This event is CPD accredited, with RACGP & ACRRM points for GPs.

This is a catered event including dinner. Please register to inform us of any dietary requirements.

The agenda for the evening will include:

• Overview of treatment guidelines.

• Presentations by two principal speakers from the Thompson Institute focusing on trauma, PTSD and best-practice management.

• Update from the Mental Health Team regarding the reform and regional access to services.

• Discussion panel with a focus on the local PTSD care system.

• Networking with other health professionals and PTSD care experts.

Learning objectives:

• Identify diagnostic criteria for trauma related disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

• Identify best-practice care for people who have experienced trauma and for trauma related conditions including PTSD.

• Examine the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Initiative by CCQ for enhancing holistic mental health assessments among GPs and health professionals.

• Describe the principles and applications of reconsolidation theory in therapeutic interventions for PTSD.

• Identify the local healthcare options and research for people experiencing trauma and PTSD including the work by the Thompson Institute and National PTSD Research Centre.

Guest presenters:

Prof. Alain Brunet, Director of the National PTSD Centre, University Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute

Professor Brunet is the Director of the National PTSD Centre and UniSC’s Thompson Institute.

He has investigated the impact of trauma exposure on individuals for more than 20 years, with a special focus on characterising risk factors and developing effective treatments for PTSD.

Professor Brunet has developed a novel treatment called reconsolidation therapy which has been used with victims of terrorism in the Bataclan (Paris, France). This treatment made the top ten discoveries list for 2008 in the magazine Québec Science.

His expertise in trauma and stressor related disorders is ranked among the top 1 percent in the world by Expertscape. Professor Brunet also has a background as a clinical psychologist.

Trish Wilson, Clinical Program Manager, University Sunshine Coast, Thompson Institute

Trish Wilson is an AHPRA registered nurse, with significant experience in managing diverse multi-disciplinary teams within the community setting.

At the Thompson Institute, she oversees clinical management of the staff working in the Clinical Research Unit and the teams providing clinical programs including EMERALD, a well-being and lifestyle focused mental health program, and Myndset, a specialist young people’s mental health program.

Trish has experience working across multiple settings, including teaching, research, and clinical roles. She brings expertise in developing high functioning, collaborative teams that achieve success and create positive health outcomes for communities. She has over 20 years’ experience in working in mental health and well-being, with a focus on early intervention and prevention.

Panel Members: Joining our guest speakers will be clinicians and health professionals who are local subject matter experts.

Event description: Welcome to Chronic Disease Management with CDM Plus! Once you have mastered the basics of Chronic Disease Management, it’s time to take it to the next level! This 1 Day Face to Face Workshop is suitable for Medical Practice Assistants, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Practitioners, GPs and Practice Managers that are looking to improve Chronic Disease Management service delivery. Chronic Disease Management for Patients with: Asthma / COPD, Diabetes, Cancer, Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Case Conferences for Primary Care and RACF Complex Care and MBS Billing Pathways Data and Reporting with your Clinical Software and other programs Quality Improvement Digital Health including My Health Record Hard Copy Training Materials

Registration link: https://cdmplus.com.au/products-services/i-am-a-health-professional-or-provider/workshops/

Organiser name: CDM Plus

Organiser website : https://cdmplus.com.au/products-services/i-am-a-health-professional-or-provider/workshops/

Organiser email: gloriastewart@cdmplus.com.au

Organiser phone: 0412 246 835

Event location:
Gold Coast TBC

Save the date for the 2024 Australasian Melanoma Conference, hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia.

This highly anticipated conference will be held on 25-26 October 2024 in the heart of Sydney’s magnificent Darling Harbour.

AMC 2024 will bring together multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and researchers from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. It will provide a unique platform to share insights and latest melanoma research findings via thought-provoking discussions, workshops and presentations.

This conference will pave the way for new collaborations and significantly advance our understanding of melanoma as we all move towards our common goal of zero deaths from melanoma.

Evoca is privileged to have assembled a group of world-class speakers to discuss topics ranging from fertility to perinatal mental health, menopause, endometriosis, and genetics. The conference offers informative seminars, a panel discussion that will explore complex cases, and the opportunity to network with like-minded clinicians. Join us for a day of education, engagement, and empowerment in women’s health.

We look forward to seeing Evoca clinicians, ForHealth and external doctors with an interest in Women’s Health at this Evoca education event. Additionally, Evoca clinicians are invited to our exclusive community dinner on Friday evening, November 1.

SYNOPSIS:
“Finding Fabulous” is about embarking on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and happiness. This two-day workshop encourages individuals to seek and create a fulfilling and extraordinary life.

Mindfulness is not just about meditation — it is a state of being. It is a way of understanding yourself and how your automatic patterns impact your relationships. It explains why it’s essential to challenge your belief system and let go of judgment. Mindfulness is learning skills that focus on the now rather than beating yourself up about the past or worrying endlessly about the future.

Mindfulness gives you the skills to manage stressful situations and become curious about how you interact with others. It is not a passive process; it is a choice you actively make, and it takes persistence and courage to set personal boundaries.

Finding fabulous is about cultivating joy and satisfaction in both your professional and personal relationships and adopting a positive outlook towards life, even in the face of challenges. It suggests building resilience, focusing on solutions, and embracing optimism.

To some participants, it might also mean breaking free from constraints, societal expectations, or self-imposed limitations to live a life that’s true to oneself and marked by authenticity and courage.

This workshop has been specifically designed for healthcare staff working in high-stress environments. Its content will highlight the importance of self-care practices, mindfulness, and taking time to recharge. It’s about recognizing the need for self-compassion and nurturing one’s well-being to continue caring for others effectively.

SYNOPSIS:
“Finding Fabulous” is about embarking on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and happiness. This two-day workshop encourages individuals to seek and create a fulfilling and extraordinary life.

Mindfulness is not just about meditation — it is a state of being. It is a way of understanding yourself and how your automatic patterns impact your relationships. It explains why it’s essential to challenge your belief system and let go of judgment. Mindfulness is learning skills that focus on the now rather than beating yourself up about the past or worrying endlessly about the future.

Mindfulness gives you the skills to manage stressful situations and become curious about how you interact with others. It is not a passive process; it is a choice you actively make, and it takes persistence and courage to set personal boundaries.

Finding fabulous is about cultivating joy and satisfaction in both your professional and personal relationships and adopting a positive outlook towards life, even in the face of challenges. It suggests building resilience, focusing on solutions, and embracing optimism.

To some participants, it might also mean breaking free from constraints, societal expectations, or self-imposed limitations to live a life that’s true to oneself and marked by authenticity and courage.

This workshop has been specifically designed for healthcare staff working in high-stress environments. Its content will highlight the importance of self-care practices, mindfulness, and taking time to recharge. It’s about recognizing the need for self-compassion and nurturing one’s well-being to continue caring for others effectively.