“In Stitches” Suturing Hands On Workshop

Enhance your suturing skills in this hands on clinical workshop. Our leading surgeon will provide one on one guidance in a small group setting.

Victorian Government’s Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy

Victoria University in partnership with the Aged Care Branch, Department of Health is offering a series of free professional education workshops as a component of the Victorian Government’s Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy.

Implanon NXT Training

ERGPA invites all GP’s to attend an Implanon Training workshop. This 1 hour face-to-face workshop will include education plus practical training.
Please let us know if you would be interested in attending this event.

Professional Development Day - Industrial Relations Workshop

This is a unique opportunity to hear cutting edge information about Enterprise Bargaining Agreements & Industrial Relations.

Mind the Gap - Managing Physical and Mental Health Comorbidities

This 6-hour workshop will provide GPs, and allied health professionals with knowledge and skills to effectively manage patients with comorbid physical and mental health issues.

Practice Nurse Network Meeting

Sonia Miller, Suicide Prevention Worker / Senior Clinician will present at this workshop to provide an overview of the Suicide Prevention Service (SPS) including the scope and model of service offered to patients. The presentation also intends to provide an introduction of risk and protective factors, how to identify warning signs and some tips on managing people who are at risk of suicide or self harm.

North Ward Plastics

NORTH WARD PLASTICS UNIT DANDENONG HOSPITAL PROUDLY PRESENT Plastics Reconstruction

Organ and Tissue Donation Education Event

This training has been funded by the Organ and Tissue Authority to assist GPs and practice nurses to explain the facts about organ and tissue donation, raise awareness and encourage family discussion about donation.

Do Natriuretic Peptides Have a Role in Primary Care? Webinar

Dr Philip Tideman, FRACP, is presenting a Webinar on natriuretic neptides in primary care. The webinar runs from 7 - 8pm, Wednesday 7th of March. RACGP QI&CPD and ACRRM points available. All webinar participants must be registered Australian Point of Care Practitioner’s Network members. Register for APPN (free) at http://www.appn.net.au. Register for the webinar under the “Webinar” tab.

Bowel Cancer Information Evening

The Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to increase GP awareness of bowel cancer and to achieve a sustained increase in ordering of Faecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT) for GP practice clients from age 50 onwards in accordance with NHMRC and RACGP guidelines.

Polio: Essential Information for General Practitioners

Tens of thousands of Australians are currently living with the late effects of polio which means that you are likely to see people with post polio in your practice. They may not be aware that their symptoms are related to polio. It is important for you to know more about all aspects of polio.

This session will provide current information on eradication and vaccination issues and on recognising and managing the post polio patient.

Working Together to Work it Out – Mental Health and Comorbidity For GPs

Come and see a wide range of services who support people with mental health illness. EXPO Open from 6.30pm.

Medicare Local Consultation Session - ERGPA Members

Invitation to Members:
ERGPA would like to invite all current members to our Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local consultation session. Come and join us to find out more about the new constitution and the transition.  This is is your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts and find out what the change means for you.

Nationally Accredited Courses - Ear Irrigation and IV Cannulation and Line Management

Designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for health professionals to safely assess the need for and perform these procedures. Ideally suited to Registered Nurses (Division 1), Enrolled Nurses (Division 2) and Indigenous Health Care Workers.