Emergencies in General Practice

This series is 6 hours of education covering the recognition, investigation and management of common emergencies that present in General Practice.

Emergencies in General Practice Recorded Webinar Series

This webinar series covers the recognition, investigation and management of common emergencies that present in General Practice. Presented by Medical Educators with experience in these key areas, the content is broken into a 4 parts, totalling 6 hours of education.

Topics include:

Acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias and ECGs
Paediatrics - breaks, hip - slipped epiphysis, head injuries, lacerations
Poisoning
Mental Health Emergencies
Envenomation
Anaphylaxis
Diabetic Emergencies
Sepsis
CVA

There are a series of 4 recorded webinars (available on-demand), each 1.5 hours:

Diabetic Emergencies and CVA - Justin Coleman & Simon Morgan
Mental Health, Anaphylaxis and Envenomation - Jo Bruce & Stephen Barnett
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Arrhythmias and ECGs - Simon Morgan, Jo Bruce & Ken Hambrecht
Paediatrics - Breaks, Bumps & Burns and Poisoning - Jo Bruce & Nadia Clifton

You will be able to access the recordings and the accompanying Evidence Summaries and slides via the online course pages.

CPD Points

The course is accredited for 8 ACRRM PDP points, and 6 CPD hours for Nurses. It is pending accreditation for 40 RACGP Accredited CPD Points.

More Information

For more information regarding this course, upcoming dates, or to enquire about hosting this course at your organisation, please let us know.

International Delegates

International health professionals are welcome to attend our courses in Australia however unfortunately we can't assist with any visa applications or sponsorship.

Information

Presented By

Critical Care Education

Course Type

Recorded Webinar

Date and Time

Start Date: (Sydney time)

Duration: 1.5 hours each (6 hrs total)

Areas of Interest

Diabetes and Metabolic, Emergencies, General Practice, Medical Education, Mental Health, Paediatrics

Price

$300 incl. GST

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Speakers

A/Prof Stephen Barnett

Stephen is the Medical Director of Medcast, a GP in the Southern Highlands of NSW, experienced GP Supervisor and Medical Educator. He is a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine and holds a PhD in e-learning and GP Training.

Dr Simon Morgan

Dr Simon Morgan is a GP and Medical Educator who has worked in both capacities in Australia and in Ireland. Simon has extensive experience in training for medical students, junior doctors, GP registrars, IMGs and supervisors. Simon was a founding member of the Gully Group, a nationally recognised group of GP supervisor educators. He has particular interests in GP supervisor professional development and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training. Simon’s current research work includes a role as chief investigator on a large cohort study examining GP registrar consultations.

Ken Hambrecht

Ken Hambrecht RN, ICU Cert., B.Sc, (Physiology & Biochem.), M.I.Biol, M.Ed., J.P. MACN, has extensive experience in Critical Care practice & Medical education. This includes more than 25 years co-ordinating & teaching Critical Care Courses and other Medical Education.

Ken has been an active member of many professional organisations and has many publications to his credit in the areas of respiratory & cardiac care, pulse oximetry, professional development, & resuscitation. Most recently Ken has authored two book chapters for one of the most widely sold texts in the Asia-Pacific region on the topics of Recognizing and Responding to Clinical Deterioration, and Resuscitation.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to medical education, Ken has been awarded honorary life membership of the Australian College of Perianaesthesia Nurses (ACPAN). Ken has also been a member of the Australian Resuscitation Council, including the Advanced Life Support Committee.

Ken is widely sought for his expertise in consulting, lecturing & conducting short education programs, & has presented at national & international conferences.

Dr Justin Coleman

Justin is a GP who works in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health on the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin. He is also a medical writer and editor of the Diabetes Management Journal and co-editor of Murtagh’s General Practice. To read more about Dr Coleman please click here.

Dr Joanna Bruce

Dr Joanna Bruce is a GP with over 15 years of experience. She is a Medical Educator and has been a Medical Educator and Supervisor for more than 8 years. She has also been an OSCE examiner for the RACGP for more than 5 years. She is working towards a post graduate diploma in Medical Education.

Dr Nadia Clifton

Dr Clifton is a family medicine practitioner with special interest in paediatrics, reproductive medicine, women's health, sexual health and mental health. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian college of General Practitioners and has trained further in paediatrics holding a Diploma of Child health from the University of Sydney. Dr Clifton is an antenatal shared care GP, holding affiliations with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Camperdown and the Royal Hospital for Women Randwick. Dr Clifton has a passion for teaching and works as a Medical Educator at Medcast and at GP Synergy, the regional training provider for the Australian General Practice Training Program. Dr Clifton is a conjoint lecturer at UNSW providing medical student teaching at St George Hospital clinical school. Dr Clifton is on the Clinical Council for the Central and South Eastern Public Health Network and advises for the Mental Health Action Group.

Please note: not all faculty will be present on all days or in all locations.

Emergencies in General Practice

This series is 6 hours of education covering the recognition, investigation and management of common emergencies that present in General Practice.