Education Events
Below is our list of CPD opportunities. If you would like to request further information or discuss education opportunities in your area please phone us on 1300 859 028 and ask to speak to one of our Education officers, or email education@thephn.com.au.
September 2021
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September 2021 Sep 2021
General Practice Update - Cardiac, Renal, Pulmonary, Bowel & Shoulder
Live Online GP Mini Conference 14 RACGP CPD Points If you can't attend live, register and we'll send you the recordings afterwards …
General Practice Update - Cardiac, Renal, Pulmonary, Bowel & Shoulder
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About the Event
Live Online GP Mini Conference 14 RACGP CPD Points If you can't attend live, register and we'll send you the recordings afterwards27
September 2021 Sep 2021
Meditations for Clinicians & Practice Staff who think they can’t meditate - Session 7 Got nothing in the tank
The PHN (Hunter New England Central Coast PHN) and The Well Being Initiative are offering 12 meditative sessions designed to lift the load and re-group. Each session involves a bri …
Meditations for Clinicians & Practice Staff who think they can’t meditate - Session 7 Got nothing in the tank
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
About the Event
The PHN (Hunter New England Central Coast PHN) and The Well Being Initiative are offering 12 meditative sessions designed to lift the load and re-group. Each session involves a brief introduction to the meditation style, brief evidence base, innovative breathwork and stress release. Various relaxing exercises, tools and guided visualisations are all suitable to those who have never meditated and those who have.
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September 2021 Sep 2021
Your wellbeing: Staying Physically Active by Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Join us for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In webinar 2 Your Wellbeing: Staying Physically Active we will cover:Importance of physical ac …
Your wellbeing: Staying Physically Active by Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
About the Event
Join us for this new webinar series exploring wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In webinar 2 Your Wellbeing: Staying Physically Active we will cover:
Importance of physical activity and exercise during COVID-19.
Falls prevention strategies.
Diet and nutrition advice.
Accessing GP services.
Exercise ideas.
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September 2021 Sep 2021
Recruitment: attracting GPs to your Practice - Newcastle
This session will discuss a range of issues to consider when working with a recruiter to attract GPs to join your practice. The issues discussed will include: • Building a relatio …
Recruitment: attracting GPs to your Practice - Newcastle
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
About the Event
This session will discuss a range of issues to consider when working with a recruiter to attract GPs to join your practice.
The issues discussed will include:
• Building a relationship with a recruiter
• Identifying the Unique Selling Points of your practice and the position
• Area, location and lifestyle – what does your community offer doctors?
• Achieving results through your job advertising
• Identifying what employment experiences in your practice are valuable to candidates
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September 2021 Sep 2021
An Evening with Dr Anthony Aouad
Learning outcomes: • Review the latest GINA guidelines update on COVID-19. • Understand the importance of treating the small airways in asthma. • Recognise the role and impact of …
An Evening with Dr Anthony Aouad
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About the Event
Learning outcomes:
• Review the latest GINA guidelines update on COVID-19.
• Understand the importance of treating the small airways in asthma.
• Recognise the role and impact of drug particle size and plume on lung deposition.
• How to individualise inhaler device choice for patients with asthma.
• Review recent key clinical data and real-world evidence for flutiform® inhaler in asthma.
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September 2021 Sep 2021
Wound Care: Breaking through hard to heal wounds
This webinar will provide attendees with a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of prepping the wound for success. …
Wound Care: Breaking through hard to heal wounds
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About the Event
This webinar will provide attendees with a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of prepping the wound for success.
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September 2021 Sep 2021
Gambling Awareness training for General Practitioners
It is estimated every person who has a gambling problem will affect six people. General Practitioners (GPs) play an important role in identifying people with gambling problems and …
Gambling Awareness training for General Practitioners
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
About the Event
It is estimated every person who has a gambling problem will affect six people. General Practitioners (GPs) play an important role in identifying people with gambling problems and can refer them to available resources. This webinar improves GP awareness of gambling harm, so they are equipped to offer solutions to help those in need. Learning objectives: • Explain gambling harm and public health issues • Identify co-morbid conditions and gambling problems • Utilise a range of tools for screening for gambling in the general consultation • Demonstrate strategies for providing psychoeducation to patients for reducing gambling harm • Explain strategies for appropriately referring to gambling support services29
September 2021 Sep 2021
Pressure rising: clinical controversies and updates in hypertension
This World Heart Day, the Heart Foundation is partnering with the World Heart Federation and the High Blood Pressure Council of Australia to bring to you another health professiona …
Pressure rising: clinical controversies and updates in hypertension
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About the Event
This World Heart Day, the Heart Foundation is partnering with the World Heart Federation and the High Blood Pressure Council of Australia to bring to you another health professional webinar. Along with Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor and Interim CEO of the Heart Foundation, our global expert panel will explore the latest clinical controversies in blood pressure management, including targets, resistant hypertension, and new digital technology for blood pressure monitoring.
General practitioner CPD accreditation will be applied for this educational activity.
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September 2021 Sep 2021
National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Train-the-trainer workshops have been developed in collaboration with 360edge, for trainers who have the capacity to deliver training within their workplace. Trainers will become r …
National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshop
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About the Event
Train-the-trainer workshops have been developed in collaboration with 360edge, for trainers who have the capacity to deliver training within their workplace. Trainers will become registered trainers with the Matilda Centre, able to provide evidence-based training for AOD workers to improve their capacity to manage co-occurring mental disorders.
Who should attend: Training facilitators are required to have successfully completed tertiary training in a relevant field; have a comprehensive knowledge of comorbidity and/or experience working with people experiencing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; be skilled in substance use and mental health interventions; possess sound training skills, and have the capacity to deliver workplace training.
Skills gained: Trainers will become registered trainers through the Matilda Centre, and subject to signing licensing agreements, able to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines Face-to-Face Training Program. Participants of the Trainer workshop will receive a certificate of completion, which depending on their registration provider, may be used towards continuing professional development.
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September 2021 Sep 2021
Meditations for Clinicians & Practice Staff who think they can’t meditate - Session 8 Ready to Erupt – Sick of Incivility
The PHN (Hunter New England Central Coast PHN) and The Well Being Initiative are offering 12 meditative sessions designed to lift the load and re-group. Each session involves a bri …
Meditations for Clinicians & Practice Staff who think they can’t meditate - Session 8 Ready to Erupt – Sick of Incivility
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
About the Event
The PHN (Hunter New England Central Coast PHN) and The Well Being Initiative are offering 12 meditative sessions designed to lift the load and re-group. Each session involves a brief introduction to the meditation style, brief evidence base, innovative breathwork and stress release. Various relaxing exercises, tools and guided visualisations are all suitable to those who have never meditated and those who have.