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Events

Continuing Professional Development Events


Nepean GP Network Events

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We run and sponsor a number of CPD events each year pertaining to the needs of general practice.

NBM PHN Events

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As a corporate member of Wentworth Healthcare, CPD Events are open to Nepean GP Network members. Click the Wentworth Logo above to be directed to the NBM PHN listed events.

Nepean GP Network Events

Mental Health in Older People      Postponed to 2023

Subject to RACGP final approval this event will address various aspects dealing Mental Heath in Older People.
This event will be a smaller series of educational CPDs into run in 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience 
Topics include:
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Prevention Path
Speakers Profiles and Agenda now attached
See the the attached flyer for additional information
Mental Health in Older People
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Acute Eye Presentations in General Practice Fri 3rd June

Speaker: Dr Samual Dance who is a comprehensive general ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in Cataract and Glaucoma surgery, and medical conditions of the retina including Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration and Vein occlusions.
Learning Outcomes
• Identify the anatomy of the eye
• Describe the relevant ophthalmic history to be considered when determining if an ophthalmologist referral is required
• Describe the M.A.P. (Movement, Acuity, Pupils) of an eye inspection and optic nerve function examination
• Identify common eye presentations requiring referral to an ophthalmologist
Times:  1.00pm - 2pm
Venue:  Banksia Room, Jordan Springs Community Hub,
2-6 Cullen Avenue, Jordan Springs 
To register: Submit attached registration form
RSVP:  Wednesday 1 June 2022
Acute eye presentations
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Critical Red Flags for Paediatric Communication Developmental Delays and Disorders       Fri 4th Feb 2022

Presenter: Belinda Hill who commenced working in private practice providing assessments and therapy services to children and adults across the scope of the practice. Eager to continue to develop her clinical knowledge, Belinda completed a Masters degree of Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University. Belinda operates her multidisciplinary allied health service in Penrith and the Blue Mountains where she provides clinical services to children an adults as well as mentorship and training to upcoming speech pathologists .
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
• Identify the major communication red flags of paediatric developmental delays
• Describe how disorders such as autism, global delay and mental health issues can impact paediatric communication developmental delays
• Describe how stuttering and voice disorders can signal paediatric communication development delays
Times:  1.00pm - 2pm
Venue:  Casuarina Room, Jordan Springs Community Hub, 2-6 Cullen Avenue, Jordan Springs 
To register: Submit attached registration form
RSVP:  Wednesday 2 Feb 2022

Paediatric communication development
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ADHD in Adults   Fri 9th April 2021
VIA ZOOM: Register to obtain the Link

Speaker: Dr Alison (Sally) Poulton  is a senior lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney and has more than 20 years experience of working with children and young people with ADHD and their families, Graduating from The University of Cambridge be-fore training for Paediatrics in Australia, Sally did her MD (similar to a PhD) investigating the effects of stimulant medication on growth and physical development in children with ADHD. She is committed to establishing a Lifespan ADHD Clinic in the community, to be run by specialists and GPs. The concept is to have an ADHD service without any age restrictions.
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
Examine the prevalence and clinical presentation of Adult ADHD
Describe the diagnostic criteria and available treatments for Adult ADHD
Consider the efficacy of pharmacological treatment for ADHD in adults
Venue: On Line Webinar via Zoom
Time: 1PM until 2 PM  Fri 9th  APRIL 2021
RSVP: By Wednesday 7th  Apr  2021

A link to the webinar will be provided after registration
See the attachment for details and registration
Adult ADHD
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Breast Cancer Case Studies Radiotherapy, Systemic Treatment and Surgical Management       VIA ZOOM:     Register for Link                           Fri  6th Nov 20 

Speaker: Dr Monique Heinke who has worked as a Clinical Fellow at several NSW hospitals, specialising in breast, lung, skin, head and neck and urogenital cancers. She has an ongoing interest in research in the areas of the use of MRI in radiotherapy planning, the outcomes of lung multidisciplinary care, and palliative radiotherapy for bone metastases.
Learning Outcomes/Topics: 
  • Examine a case study detailing early breast cancer intervention and treatment
  • Examine a case study detailing locally advanced breast cancer interventions and treatment
  •  Examine a case study detailing metastatic breast cancer interventions and treatment
Venue: On Line Webinar via Zoom
Time: 1PM until 2 PM  Fri 6th  November 2020
RSVP: By Wednesday 4th  Nov  2020

A link to the webinar will be provided after registration
See the attachment for details and registration
Breast Cancer Case Studies
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Management of Shoulder Problems    Fri  4th Sep 20
VIA ZOOM: Register to obtain the Link

Speaker: Dr Pavitar Sunner is an Orthopaedic surgeon who has been consulting and operating across Western Sydney since 2002.
Topics: 
  • Management of shoulder conditions
  • Treatment options for shoulder conditions
  • When referral to an orthopaedic surgeon is necessary
Venue: On Line Webinar via Zoom
Time: 1PM until 2 PM  Fri 4th Sept 2020
RSVP: By Wednesday 2nd Sep  2020

A link to the webinar will be provided after registration
See the attachment for details and registration
Shoulder Problems
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Management of High Risk Obstetrics Patients:
​UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT.  

Speaker: Dr Steven Joung who is Head of Maternal Foetal Medicine Unit at Nepean Hospital. His interest includes management of high risk obstetric patients
Topics: 
  • Management of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) and interpretation of obstetric ultrasound finding in GP setting
  • Management protocol for Antenatal Pre-eclampsia
  • Management of Gestational Diabetes.
  • Management of Postpartum Hypertension.
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM  Fri 3rd April 2020
RSVP: By Wednesday 1st  April  2020

See the attachment for details and registration

High risk Obstetrics
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Mental Health Options for General Practice: Fri 6th Mar 2020

Presented by: Wentworth Healthcare PHN
Explore the range of options and pathways for mental health referral options and pathways in the region.  
There will  be an update on Psychological Therapy Services (formerly ATAPS), New Access coaching service and new initiatives in response to the bushfires.
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM  Fri 6th March 2020
RSVP: By Wednesday 4th  March  2020

See the attachment for details and registration
Mental Health Options
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Technological Advances in Optical Care" Fri 7th Feb 2020

Speaker:  Anthony Nguyen, Optometrist, OPSM Penrith Plaza, who will provide information about the diagnosis and treatment for: Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration , Dry Eye and Diabetic retinopathy diagnosis and treatment as part of a Diabetes Cycle of Care.
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Topics include:
  • risk factors and diagnosis of Glaucoma
  • technological advances can assist with diagnosis and management of Macular Degeneration 
  • assessment, management and treatments available for Dry Eye
  • Advantages of Optometrist involvement in Diabetes management
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM  Fri 7th February 2020
RSVP: By Wednesday 5th Feb 2020

See the attachment for details and registration
Optical Health care
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Risk Management in General Practice      Fri 6th Dec

Speaker: Karen Crouch who , was the  in-house Solicitor for the Australian Medical Association (NSW). She established HPCG in 2005 to specifically cater to the Health Industry. Karen brings experience in assisting medical practitioners with medico-legal advice.

TOPICS Include:
  • The requirements for storage of medical records from creation to disposal
  • The National Privacy Principles and the Health Privacy
  • Principles Issues of Medical Consent 
  • WHS issues in General Practice
Time: 12:30 PM until 2 PM  Fri 6th December
RSVP: By Wednesday 4th  Dec 2019

See the attachment for details and registration

Risk Management
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Conservative Management of Common Pelvic Floor  Disorders
                                                                                       Fri 1st November

Speaker: Marieke McPhail, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Topics include:
  • Care pathways for the pelvic  floor patient
  • Research update on management of stress urinary incontinence Exercise considerations with prolapse
  • When to refer pelvic pain
  • Management of childhood bedwetting, daytime accidents and persistent constipation

Pelvic Floor update.
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Computer Security in General Practice   Fri 4th Oct

This event is also open to Practice Managers
Speaker:  Jeff Hawkes  An industry leader in managing IT f
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
  • Describe why you need a secure IT platform in General Practice
  • Define the protocol for confirming that your IT platform is adequate for your practice’s needs
  • Examine how you could improve your IT platform to protect your data and meet RACGP 5th edition Accreditation Core Standard 6
IT Security.pdf
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Navigating the Short Term Restorative Care Program
Friday 6th Sept

Speaker: Suzi Pawley s the Deputy Manager, Support Packages—Ageing for The Benevolent Society
Learning Outcomes:
  • Examine the benefits for patients of the Short Term Restorative Care Program
  • Define the referral criteria for access to the Short Term Restorative Care Program
  • Describe how to refer patients through the My Aged Care portal
 
Restorative Care Program
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Kidney Stone Update: Fri 2nd August
Speaker:
Dr Raymond Ko, Urologist
Learning Outcomes:
Identify Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in patients.
Discuss treatment and management options.
Access Health Pathways Urology pages.

Kidney Stone Update
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Application of the Biopsychosocial Model in  Management of Chronic Pain     Fri 5th July
Speaker:
Olly Zekry
Learning Outcomes/Topics: 
  • Examine the effects of opioid dependence
  • Define the facts regarding codeine
  • Describe how General Practitioners can help to manage codeine dependence using the   Biopsychosocial Model
Pain Management
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Medicine Cannabis in General Practice
Friday 7th  June  2019          12.30PM - 2.00PM
Speaker: Dr Hermanus S. Bosman
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
• Examine the clinical applications of medicinal cannabis in General Practice
• Define the differences between adverse and therapeutic effects of medicinal cannabis
• Describe how to access Medicinal Cannabis via the TGA SAS process
Medicinal Cannibis
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Depression, Delirium  or Dementia?     Fri 3rd  May
Speaker:
Dr Aman Suman MBBS MRCPsych FRANZCP
Learning Outcomes/Topics: 
The focus of the talk will be Depression, Delirium or Dementia? The Psychogeriatrics Diagnostic Dilemma.  
Dr Suman is now consulting at Penrith Ophthalmology and Psychiatry Clinic.
Depression, Delirium or Dementia
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Dysphagia in Ageing Patients: Fri 5th Apr
Speakers: Belinda Hill & Amelia Fox

Learning Outcomes/Topics: 
Explain the effects of dysphagia in ageing patients  Define how to identify the signs of dysphagia in ageing patients 
Describe what the current research tells us about effective management of dysphagia.

Dysphagia
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Musculoskeletal Medicine: Tendon & Fascia Injuries of the lower limb - CAT 1 Event
Monday 1st  April  2019, 6.30PM - 9.00PM
Sponsor: One Point Health
Gain the upper hand on common lower limb injuries such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. Find out the key questions to ask and how to assess quickly and accurately, whilst gaining the latest tips and tricks on effective treatment. Hear from our panel of surgeons as to when a specialist opinion is needed

Tendon & Fascia injuries
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Advances in Arthroplasty 
Friday 1st   March  2019
Speaker: Dr. Yasser Katib Local Orthopaedic Surgeon
Topics to be covered are:
  • Treatment options and suitability for arthroplasty. 
  • The latest advances in Arthroplasty.
  • HealthPathways on common orthopaedic conditions
Advances in arthroplasty
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Falls and Fractures 
Friday 1st   February  2019
Speaker: Dr. Neeta Menon  Geriatrician & Aged Care
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
  • Explain the multidisciplinary approach taken at the Falls and Fracture Clinic Nepean Hospital.
  •  Describe how the Wii Balance Board is used for balance assessment and retraining.
  •  Describe the current evidence for prevention of falls in the elderly
Falls and Fractures
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Doctors without Boarders
Friday 7th  December 2018
Speaker: Dr Lisa Umphrey, MD
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
How paediatric and neonatal care is provided in the context of a large, humanitarian organisation, and what challenges/successes MSF has had through the years.
Have an understanding the work projects being conducted from the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia office.

Doctors without Boarders
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Assessing "Fitness to Drive in Older People
Friday  2nd  November  2018
Speakers: Dr M Meng Chew, Staff Specialist Geriatrician  & Nick Rosser Heakth Pathways Mngr
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
Driving assessments and criteria for patients over 75yrs. Special examinations and tests for assessing fitness to drive. Resources and downloads for assessing fitness to drive. HealthPathways - discussion & ideas around Falls.
Fitness to Drive
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Hernias, Gall Bladders & Weight Loss
Friday  5th October 2018
Speaker: Dr. Sulman Ahmed
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
  1. Have an understanding about current treatment and recovery of inguinal and ventral hernias
  2. Discuss reasons for gallbladder removal surgery including gallstones, polyps, gall bladder dysfunction and cancer
  3. Describe the types of Weight Loss surgery currently available in our region
Hernias & Gall Bladders
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ABC of Pituitary Disorders for  Learning Practice 
Friday  7th  Sept    2018
Speaker: A/Professor Bernard Champion
Learning Outcomes/Topics:
  1. Describe normal pituitary structure and function & regulation of  pituitary hormones
  2. List the main causes of pituitary dysfunction
  3. Describe simple investigation and management pathways of pituitary disorders including acromegaly,  Cushing’s Disease, prolactinoma  and diabetes insipidus 
  4. Discuss implication and management of hypopituitarism
ABC of Pituitary Disorders
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for GPs  CAT 1 Course 
Saturday 8th Sept & 22nd Sept 2018
We are pleased to be partnering with One Point Health after the successful courses last year.
 Unfortunately this CPD was cancelled due to lack of numbers
DAY 1.Musculoskeletal medicine of the lower limb
Module 1: Tendon and fascia conditions of the lower limb
Module 2: Common sports injuries of the lower limb
Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Surgical Perspectives: Breast &  Endocrine  
Friday 3rd August 2018
Speaker: A/Prof Senarath Edirimanne

Prof Edirimanne is a Specialist Breast (Oncological and  Oncoplastic), Endocrine (Thyroid/Parathyroid/Adrenal) & General  Surgeon. Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney.
He consult patients in Kingswood, Richmond and Bella Vista and  operates at Nepean Public, Nepean Private, Norwest Private and  Blue Mountains District Hospitals.
Surgical Perspectives
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Shoulder & Ankle Presentations   Friday 6th July 18
Speakers: Corrina Aitken  Physiotherapist
                  Jeff Jenkins     Podiatrist

Learning outcomes:
  • To appropriately assess patients who have presented with shoulder issues
  • Understanding of basic treatment in shoulder presentations
  • Understanding of Achilles Tendon injuries and Planter Fasciitis
  • To appropriately assess & treat patients with Achilles Tendon injuries
Shoulders & Ankles
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Medical Disorders and in Pregnancy:                  Friday 1st June 2018    
Speaker: Dr Ishwari Casikar
             
This session will focus on:
With respect to Medical Disorders in pregnancy the following areas will be addressed:
· Hypertension
· Gestational Diabetes
· Thyroid Disease
· Obesity

Pregnancy concerns
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Approaches to weight loss management in
General Practice.
Friday 4th May 2018
​Speaker: Dr Kris Park  
                                    

This session will focus on:
  • Dispelling  the myths and misinformation
  • Discussing the roles of nutrition, exercise and sleep
  • Considering  pharmacotherapy
  • Explaining  the relationship between obesity and chronic disease
  • Accessing referral pathways in our region
Weight management
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Pain Management Post Codeine Era
Friday 6th April 2018

This session will focus on Pain Management in the post codeine era.
Pain management post codeine era
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Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Monday 16th April 2018

Local Specialist Dr Rohit Kumar will present an informative talk on  "What to tell your patients"   on the relative new condition being detected in women who have had breast implant surgery. Symptoms and signs as well as the latest detection and investigation options and current treatment options will be discussed.
Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic
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Health Pathways in Action
Friday 2nd March 2018


Presented by:
Dr Hany Gayed, GP and Clinical Editor, HealthPathways Nepean Blue Mountains
Nick Rosser, HealthPathways Manager, NBM PHN

​Learning Outcomes/Topics:
  • Know what HealthPathways is: its purpose and use; its difference from formal guidelines and its layout and functionality.
  • Identify how patients with a particular condition will be managed in the local context inclusive of appropriate localised referral pathways
  • Learn how to access it and incorporate it into patient consultations.   
  • Provide feedback on a  particular pathway
Healthpathways
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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients
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Friday 2nd Feb

Presented by local Urologist, A/Professor Ceci Verol. Learning

Outcomes/Topics:

Prostate issues
Cancer issues in men
Outlining procedures and tests involved in diagnosing prostate cancer
Treatment options available including Focal Laser Therapy Understanding outcomes of various treatments
Clown Doctor Program: Scope & Impact
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Friday 1st Dec

Presented by Lou Pollard AKA Dr. Quack of the Humour Foundation, a charity dedicated to promoting the health benefits of humour, on topics including the work of the Clown Doctors and how to relieve stress with laughter.

Diabetes - Diagnosis & Management
Friday 3rd November 2017

Presented by Dr Ivan Kuo local Specialist in endocrinology
Topics covered include:
  • Evidence based practice
  • Cardiovascular protection
  • How to choose amongst newer agents
Diabetes
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Domestic Violence - How to respond,
Where to Refer.  Friday 1st &  Sept Fri 6th Oct

This event is a two part series that addresses the issues relating to Domestic Violence in our community. 
Topics Covered include:
Distinguishing myth from fact
Recognising the individual and societal impact of DV
H
ow to document DV injuries and know what to examine
Compliance with your mandatory reporting requirements
Initiating conversation with patients who might be at risk
Speakers: Dr Maria Nittis Head of Forensic Medical Unit

Domestic Violence
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Improving Refugee Health - Local Perspectives
                                       Friday 4th August 2017

This event considers the local Penrith  perspective.
Learning Outcomes
  • Identify common physical health and mental health issues  affecting refugee populations.  
  • Consider the recommendations for improving the health of  refugee populations in the NBM region.  
  • List steps that general practices can take to enhance the  health of people from a refugee background.
  • Access resources, local services and referral pathway
Speakers:
Professor Andre Renzaho and Dr Samer Sirri,
Refugee Health
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for the GP    CAT 1 ALM
Tuesday 18th July  2017
Presented in partnership with One Point Health, 6 ALM modules will be run during 2017 featuring a range of Specialists.
Module 3. Pain & joint Injuries
ALM Joint Injuries
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Mental Health Profile & Needs of newly arrived Refugees
Friday 7th July 2017

With the increasing number of Refugees relocating in our area, this event is very timely.
Speaker: Lachlan Murdoch, Acting CEO STARTTS
Topics include:
  • Traumatic issues facing newly arrived refugees
  •  Suitable treatment pathways 
  •  Current needs of new arrivals from Syrian and Iraqi   background. 
  •  Demographic information
Refugee Health
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Cultural Competency & Diabetes Workshop
Friday 30th June  2017
This workshop offers the unique opportunity to learn about Pacific Islander cultural views, providing in providing patient care to improve patient outcomes. 
Speakers:
Professor Jenny Reath, GP, Chair of General Practice, WSU
Dr Olataga Alofivae-Doorbinnia, GP, Conjoint Lecturer , WSU  Professor David Simmons, Diabetes Specialist & GP

Cultural Competency
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Ageing and Dementia           Friday 2nd June  2017
Ageing is an issue that concerns everyone and especially the impact on the brain. Identifying and managing dementia is daunting and challenging.
Speaker:, Dr Meng Chew
Topics include:
  • How aging affects the brain
  • Dealing with cognitive decline
  • Using available tools for dementia diagnosis
  • How to monitor the effect of treatment
  • Be aware of carer’s issues and support services
Ageing & Dementia
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Clinician Hypnosis Intensive for GPs     CAT 1 ALM
 May or October 2017
Presented by Dr Muthukrishnan, this is  course provides the Practical skills in meditation, hypnosis, NLP and CBT give you the necessary metaphysical clinical tools for treatment.
Clinical Hypnosis ALM
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for the GP     CAT 1 ALM
Tuesday 16th  May  2017
Presented in partnership with One Point Health, 6 ALM modules will be run during 2017 featuring a range of Specialists.
Module 2. Joint Pain & Osteoporosis
The topic will explore reducing the burden of joint disease from prevention to progression to symptom modification.
Cohesion of care showing concomitant comorbilities will also be discussed to better manage presenting with a variety of compromised body structures & functional impairments.

Joint Pain & Osteoporosis
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Workers Compensation. Confidentiality & Patients' Rights  - Legal aspects
Friday 5th  May  2017
The NSW work health and safety regulatory body, is now called Insurance and Care NSW, also known as iCare. The workers compensation scheme is ambiguous to the employer and each state and territory has different regulatory bodies and also follows different laws and policies.  
There will also be a discussion on confidentiality and patient’s rights.
Speaker: David Allen, Lawyer, Slater and Gordon

Workers Compensation
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Palliative Care in  General Practice
Friday 7th  April  2017
Symptom Management In Chemotherapy/ Palliative Care raises many concerns for patients and their GP.
Speaker: Dr Alan Oloffs FRACP, FAChPM, MD, BSc
Learning Objective
  • Knowledge of local services to assist in the Management of palliative care patients.
Pallative Care
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Musculoskeletal Medicine for the GP     CAT 1 ALM
Tuesday 14th  March  2017
Presented in partnership with One Point Health, 6 ALM modules will be run during 2017 featuring a range of Specialists.
Module 1. Tendon & Fascia Injuries
Gain the upper hand on common tendon injuries such as rotator cuff, tennis elbow, gluteal, Achilles and plantar fascitis.
Register: info@onepointhealth.com.au  or 024732 5188

Musculoskeletal workshop
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Dementia and Capacity Building
Friday 3rd March  2017
Speaker: Dr Meng Chew, MBBS, MMed (Geriatrics)
Topic will cover:
  1. Recognizing the complex factors in Capacity Assessment
  2. Using available tools for dementia diagnosis and advanced care directives
  3. Discussing issues with patients such as consent to treatment, power of attorney and guardianship.
  4. Developing a checklist for us with patients
Dementia Capacity Building
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Optometry Update: Macular Degeneration
Friday 3rd February  2017
'The talk will focus mainly on new technologies (the ultra wide digital retinal scan and OCT scan), how it is helping us look after patients eye health better, particularly in diabetic eye care and aged related macula degeneration.
Speaker: Nisha Arulananthan, Optometrist OPSM Penrith
Topic will cover:
1.Diabetes and the eye
2. Age related macula degeneration:


Optometry Update
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ICE Addiction: Myths and Facts for GPs
Friday 2nd December 2016
'Treating crystal methamphetamine use in general practice doesn’t necessarily mean managing violent or psychotic patients.’
Speaker: Dr Karen Fisher, Clinical Director, Drug and Alcohol Services, Nepean Hospital
Learning Outcomes: 
  • Identify signs of methamphetamine use, and the varying profile of users 
  • Know and recognise the physical and mental health effects of ice 
  • Access local referral pathways for alcohol and other drug treatment services 
  • Access available resources for patients and health professionals
ICE Addiction
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Orthopaedics Update for GPs
Friday 4th November 2016
Dr Pavitar Sunner is both nationally and internationally trained with special interest. in hips, knees and shoulders.
Topics to be covered include:
  • Review approach to conditions readily seen on X-rays..
  • Know when and how to conduct joint injections
  • Distinguish when simple fractures can be treated in the GP room and when to refer to a specialist 
Orthopaedics update
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Aboriginal Health
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Friday 7th October 2016
This session is designed to give an understanding of local Aboriginal Heath needs and how to address them by an eminent and well qualified presenter.
Topics to be covered include:
  • History of Aboriginal Health
  • Health needs in the Penrith LGA
  • Future opportunities and Directions
Aboriginal Health
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Legal Implications - My Health Record
Friday 2nd September 2016
This session is designed to give an understanding of any potential legal implications of the My Health Record.  As an independent organisation the Nepean GP Network is best paced to facilitate  independent advice.
The NBM PHN is one of two selected  trial sites for this next stage of the My Health Record.  GPs should be well informed of possible legal issues that my arise and have an input in ensuring it satisfies the GPs legal responsibilities.
This is also an opportunity to raise your own concerns and receive independent advice.

My Health Record Legal implications
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Treatment Options for Hepatitis C
Friday 5th August 2016
This session is designed to give an update on advances in Hepatitis C treatment. It will look at the impacts of newer Hepatitis C medications on Hepatitis C and explore the role of the GP in treatment follow up.
Learning outcomes
  • Be familiar with side effect management and success rates for the treatment of Hepatitis C
  • Summarise the serious impact of Hepatitis C in Australia, know the local treatment options and referral pathways for patients
  • Order appropriate tests to correctly diagnose Hepatitis C infection
  • Increase identification and referral of patients who should be tested for Hepatitis C
Hep C Treatment options
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Bariatric Surgery in the Management of Obestity
Friday 1st July 2016
This session is presented by Dr John Ozmen who is a consultant general surgeon with accredited sub-speciality training in upper GI and bariatric surgery.
He has a wide experience in open and laparoscopic abdominal surgery especially in fields of upper GI, reflux, biliary, and pancreatic cancer surgery.
He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures, including lap band surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures.

Bariatic Management by Surgery
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EMDR
Friday 3rd June 2016

This session  is presented by  Rennie Schmid on the Topic of EMDR – eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing.
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He will share a brief introduction to EMDR with emerging explanations of how it works and sharing experiences if general use in practice.

EMDR CPD
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An Evening with Dr Norman Swan
​Tuesday 31st May 2016

This session is presented by Dr Norman Swan on the Topic:
"Where does Health Fit in the Longest Election Campaign in 50 years."
Also included in the program is:
  • Getting your practice My Health Record ready' by Pen Cat
  • 'How can the PHN help support your practice' by Donna Sedgman, Nepean Blue Mountains PHN.
We look forward to your participation in this relevant event
RSVP: 24th May
Location: Penrith RSL Club  commencing at 7 PM

Evening with Dr Swan
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Avoiding Litigation in General Practice
​Friday 6th May 2016

This session is presented by the medico-legal advisory service of Avant. The Speaker will be Kate Gillman who has worked in the area of Medical Negligence and healthcare law for over 15 Years.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Determine strategies to avoid litigation in relation to issues surrounding patient confidentiality 
  • State mandatory reporting for GPs & Allied Health Care Professionals
  • Describe the legal exceptions and role of GPs regarding "fit to drive" examinations
Avoiding Litigation
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Recent Advances in Diabetes Management
Friday 1st April 2016

​Topics to be covered include:
  • Common sense approach to starting & day to day management of Insulin
  • Fine tuning of Insulin during sick days & during travel
  • Calculating Carb. load & matching that up with Insulin dose mainly in Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes Management
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Oncology Clinical Update
​Friday 4th March 2016

This session is designed to give  an update on advances in cancer treatment. It will look at the effects on oncology medications and explore the role of the GP in cancer treatment and post-treatment follow up.
Learning Outcomes: 
  • Identify advances in oncology treatment
  • Prepare a patient referral to Nepean Cancer Care Centre
  • Educate patients on side effects of cancer medications
  • Access the range of multidisciplinary services at Nepean Cancer Care Centre
Oncology clinical Update
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RACGP Update
​Friday 5th February 2016

​Topics to be covered include:
  • Update on RACGP Activities.
  • Changes to Practice Accreditation.
  • RACGP considerations to Medical Board Re-validation proposal
RACGP Update
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Doctors Legal Bag
​December 4, 2015

Doctors legal Bag provides improved understanding of day to day health information issues relating to privacy, confidentiality and release. What do you do when you are requested for health information or asked to attend court?
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​Legal Bag 2015
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High Risk Antenatal Care
​November 6, 2015

Topics covered include:
  • Initiating Management for DM
  • Thyroid disorders in pregnancy
  • Referral suggestions
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High Risk Antenatal Care
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Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
​October 2, 2015

Topics covered include:
  • Psychological mindedness to suitably attune and align with patient’s needs
  • To gain confidence in making the diagnosis
  • Appreciation of the role you can play in 
    prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
  • Distinguishing treatment for unipolar & bipolar, depression and psychotic depression
  • Identifying approaches to TRD
  • Current pharmacological approaches to treatment
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