Continuing Medical Education Conferences in Australia

Basic Echo Workshop is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and will be held during Jun 25 - 29, 2018 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 39.5 CPD Hours This intensive five-day program provides practitioners at the beginning of the learning curve in cardiac imaging with anatomy, physiology, haemodynamics and detailed knowledge of sonographic planes, terminology, measurements and probe manipulation skills. There is an emphasis on the practical aspects of these topics with "hands-on" tuition, led by expert sonographers. Conference Objectives are : • To provide a detailed description of the sonographic appearances of the heart • To provide an insight into the haemodynamics and physiology of the heart • To describe routine measurements associated with M-Mode, 2D and doppler • To describe the normal values for heart chamber sizes and wall thickness • To develop an appreciation of the clinical terminology used in echocardiography • To provide an overview of common pathologies identified by ultrasound examination • To provide participants with an opportunity for extensive tutor assisted hands-on echocardiographic experience and access to experienced sonographers for specific problems Specific lecture topics include: • Normal adult anatomy • Physiology • Sonographic appearances and terminology • M-Mode acquisition & relationship to 2D/cardiac anatomy • Segmental wall motion assessment • Colour flow mapping • Pulsed doppler, normal values & acquisition • Normal examination protocol - putting it all together • Common pathologies Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultrasound in Rural Medicine is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and would be held during Jun 25 - 29, 2018 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 39.5 hours. This course is designed to give the rural practitioner a solid grounding in the basics of ultrasound. Conference Objectives are : • To provide an overview of the physical principles and artifacts associated with ultrasound in the rural setting. • To provide scanning skills required in maximizing diagnostic ability. • To provide an understanding of the protocols required in answering common clinical questions. This course includes : • Basic practical physics, "knobology" and artefacts. • Probe manipulation techniques. • Scanning protocols in abdominal trauma (eFAST). • Scanning protocols in pneumothorax & pleural effusion. • Scanning protocols in AAA. • Scanning protocols in ultrasound needle guidance techniques. • Kidney. • Gallbladder. • Vessels. • Basic cardiac. • Obstetrics. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Rapid Cardiac Echocardiography (RCE) is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and would be held during Jun 25 - 26, 2018 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 30 PRPD points. This intensive two-day program provides practitioners at the beginning of the learning curve in cardiac imaging with anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and knowledge of sonographic planes, terminology and probe manipulation skills. There is an emphasis on the practical aspects of these topics with "hands-on" tuition, led by expert sonographers. Specific lecture topics include: • Normal adult anatomy • Physiology • Sonographic appearances and terminology • M-Mode acquisition & relationship to 2D/cardiac anatomy • Common pathologies Conference Objectives are : • To provide a detailed description of the sonographic appearances of the heart. • To provide an insight into the hemodynamics and physiology of the heart through IVC and TPSE measurement. • To develop an appreciation of the clinical terminology used in echocardiography. • To provide an overview of common pathologies identified by ultrasound examination. • To provide participants with an opportunity for extensive tutor assisted hands-on echocardiographic experience and access to experienced sonographers for specific problems. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Power to the Practice Manager is organized by Prime Practice and will be held on Jun 26, 2018 at Rydges Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Practice Managers and Practice Owners. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CPD hours. Course Description: This workshop addresses the changing and expanding role of the Practice Manager providing tools to help take some of the responsibility off the shoulders of the practice owner/dentist. Course Objectives: • Improve practice performance and production. • Greater team alignment reducing inefficiency and waste. • Increased patient satisfaction. • Reduce stress for the dentist. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Emergency Ultrasound Skills Update - 2 Day POCUS Course is organized by Ultrasound Training Solutions and will be held during Jun 26 - 27, 2018 at Ultrasound Training Solutions, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 Hours. Course Description: Designed to consolidate your practical ultrasound skills, the Emergency Ultrasound Skills Update (EUSU) course focuses on hands-on practical sessions and not talking. The EUSU program gives you over 12 hours of practical scanning to review, refresh and revitalise your probe skills at your pace. Call it an “ultrasound bootcamp”. Core ultrasound applications are the focus – eFAST, AAA. Echo, procedural guidance, abdominal, lung and DVT. It is expected that you are scanning in your daily practice and that you have already completed your coursework for credentialing purposes prior to enrolling in this course. You will have the ability to direct your attention to areas you want to improve through flexible skills stations with the support and guidance of our expert team of ultrasound educators. Come and trouble shoot your scanning challenges or get some tips and tricks to improve your skills. Course Objectives are: Demonstrate incresed skill and confidence in performing and interpreting the following ultrasound examinations: • eFAST • AAA • Lung • DVT • Vascular access and procedural guidance • Basic echo in life support Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2018 is organized by International Conferences & Events (ICE) and will be held during Jun 27 - 29, 2018 at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Course Description: This is the premier conference for Geriatric Medicine in the Australasia region. Our meeting theme, "Cutting edge: Optimising the Journey for Older Surgical Patients", will showcase the new paradigm of peri-operative and surgical care of older adults as we collaborate with our anaesthetic and surgical colleagues. We are delighted to have Doctor Jugdeep Dhesi, clinical lead of the award winning POPS service in Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London and chair of the British Geriatric Society’s Peri-operative Care of Older People Undergoing Surgery Special Interest Group, as our international keynote speaker. Professor Jacqui Close, clinical director of the Falls, Balance, and Injury Research Centre at Neuroscience Research Australia, leading researcher in Falls as well as Peri-operative Medicine, will be our national keynote speaker. You will also hear the latest scientific research and best clinical practice updates on other geriatric issues such as incontinence, wound management, acute and chronic pain, nutrition, stroke and anticoagulation, onco-geriatrics, de-prescribing, and much more. The RACP Workshops are three hour workshops that form a part of the Supervisor Professional Development Program (SPDP).The workshops will be held prior to the Conference on Tuesday, 26 June 2018 and will run concurrently from 1:30pm – 4:00pm at International Convention Centre, Sydney. These workshops are only open to RACP Members who are attending the Conference. Advance Trainee Weekend: • Friday 29th June: International Convention Centre (14 Darling Dr, Sydney - same venue as ANZSGM ASM) • Saturday 30th June: Claffy Lecture Theatre, Sydney Hospital (8 Macquarie Street, Sydney) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Introduction to Obstetric Ultrasound is organized by Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) and will be held during Jun 27 - 28, 2018 at Australian Institute of Ultrasound, Gold coast, Queensland, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is designed for health professionals who have an interest in point of care obstetric ultrasound. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 30 PDP core points. Accreditation : • ACEM Accredited - 15 CPD points. • ACRRM - 30 PDP core points, 30 PRPD points, 30 MOPS points. • Radiology - 30 points MOPS Emergency Medicine, 30 Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Women’s Health. • RANZCOG Accredited - 10 CPD points. Conference Topics : • System orientation and probe manipulation techniques. • Early pregnancy assessment. • Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques (with a phantom). • Third Trimester. • Identifying the cervix & placental location. • Fetal location and lie. • Fetal Biometry. • Amntiotic Fluid Index (AFI). • Cord Doppler. Conference Objectives are : • To provide an introduction to system orientation (machine buttons). • To provide an overview of probe manipulation techniques. • To provide an understanding of early pregnancy assessment. • To provide an introduction to transvaginal techniques. • To provide an understanding of third trimester biometry. • To provide an understanding of AFI and cord doppler. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Keeping Patients for Life is organized by Prime Practice and will be held on Jun 27, 2018 at Stamford Plaza Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists and whole practice team. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CPD Credits. Course Objectives: With ever-increasing competition in the dental market, there has never been a stronger need for practices to hold on to their patients. This 1-day workshop provides the fundamentals to maintain a loyal patient base, forever. Course Objectives: • The psychological drivers of loyalty and how to keep patients for life • The importance of aligning the team and creating consistent messages for the whole patient experience • The power of service recovery in case things do go wrong • A solid internal referral system the whole team can use to optimise referrals • A simple and powerful tool to empower the team to manage their day to day schedule for maximum team and patient engagement Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Tamworth Nurses' Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held during Jun 28 - 29, 2018 at McNevins Tamworth Motel, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is Nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.45 CPD Hours. Need for Program : In regard to the nursing care you provide, the need to continually seek new information is a given no matter where you work. Nursing safety and quality are essential and both are directly linked to knowledge. This is a time when: ● Healthcare budgets are under increased stress ● The community purse is shrinking ● Quality outcomes are now the goal of all care Now more than ever, if safe, quality outcomes are to be achieved, it is important that you take a leadership role in providing outcome focused high-value care. This can be done by addressing emerging gaps in your knowledge through up-to-date information. Purpose of Program : This program provides you with current knowledge relating to a range of professional and clinical practice topics that will improve how you provide holistic nursing care. Learning Outcomes : At the conclusion of this program, it is expected that the participants will be able to: ● People with health risks will receive preventative nursing action in your care to avoid illness ● Better patient outcomes will be achieved through the application of up-to-date knowledge related to specific nursing interventions ● The interprofessional collaboration will be optimized to enhance patient outcomes ● Patient outcomes will be underpinned by evidence-based practice, recognized standards, and guidelines Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultrasound for Emergency Nurses - 2 Day Course is organized by Ultrasound Training Solutions and will be held during Jun 28 - 29, 2018 at Ultrasound Training Solutions, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The target audience for this medical event is candidates that have little or no prior ultrasound experience. Conference Description : Ultrasound for Emergency Nurses (USEN) courses are delivered with a focus on the acquisition of practical skills for use by nurses in an emergency environment. Conference Objectives are : • Modify ultrasound system controls to attain basic practical proficiency in image optimization. • Develop a protocol for image labeling, recording, and storage. • Describe the sonographic characteristics of peripheral vessels in various physiological states. • Demonstrate basic practical proficiency in vascular access through experience gained in the use of ultrasound phantoms - meets CAHPU requirements. • Perform basic musculoskeletal imaging assessment of calf, thigh and upper arm muscles. • Perform soft tissue assessment of foreign bodies, cellulitis, and abscesses - meets CAHPU requirements. • Sonographically assess fractures for guiding management in an emergency department context. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.