Capital Health Network

Learning Objectives

1. When to order imaging in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

2. When a nodule needs FNA

3. Initial imaging for masses in the neck.

4. Correlation of thyroid ultrasound findings with TFTs and antibodies.

Now semi-retired after a very active career in nuclear medicine, diagnostic ultrasound and thyroidology, Dr Fred Lomas works

one day a week at the I-MED Radiology clinic in Woden where he concentrates on head and neck ultrasound, nuclear medicine

(including radioiodine treatment) and painless biopsy.

ECG Basics is  a fully online course in collaboration with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The ECG Basics course is suitable for all healthcare professionals who need to be able to recognise cardiac rhythms and interpret echocardiograms
(ECGs).

The ECG Basics course includes nine modules covering topics such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, components of the ECG waveform, rhythm recognition, and a systematic format for interpreting an ECG. Course content is reinforced with knowledge checks at the end of each module and two final assessments.

This course is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals working in emergency, primary care settings, cardiac wards, rural and remote settings.

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SPEAKERS: Dr Yash Gawarikar – Neurologist and Dr Roopa Gawarikar – Pain Physician and Radiation Oncologist

DR YASH GAWARIKAR MBBS, MD (Med), FRACP Dr Yash Gawarikar is the founder and director of the Canberra Region Neurology and Pain centre. He is Director of Neurology and Stroke at Calvary Public Hospital and VMO at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital. He graduated in 1999 from the University of Mumbai and then did a further 3 year post graduate degree in Medicine there. He completed his FRACP and neurology training at Newcastle and Canberra. He completed a Stroke Fellowship at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle under Professor Chris Levi and Professor Mark Parsons who are leading World authorities in Stroke. He commenced as a consultant neurologist in Canberra in 2011 and successfully established the Acute Stroke Unit and Service at Calvary public hospital in 2014. He has been practicing in neurology private practice at Calvary Private since 2012 and specializes in Stroke, Parkinsons/ Movement Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Muscle Disorders, Functional Neurological, Dizziness/Vestibular Disorders and Dementia.

DR ROOPA GAWARIKAR MBBS, FRANZCR, FFPMANZCA She is a dual trained Interventional Pain Specialist and Radiation Oncologist. She is co director of Canberra Region Neurology and Pain Centre and Senior Staff Specialist at Calvary and Canberra Hospital. She completed radiation oncology training in 2014 and then underwent further sub specialty training in pain medicine. She is clinical lecturer and examiner at ANU. She has been an invited speaker on ‘pain management’ at many conferences. She is Faculty of Pain Medicine ACT representative on NSW Regional Pain Committee and on several other committees. She has published several papers as first author and leads many research projects. Dr Gawarikar’s areas of expertise include neuropathic pain, headaches, pelvic pain, cancer pain and back/ neck pain. She also manages patients with opioid dependence. She believes in comprehensive multimodal pain management.

Due to COVID regulations numbers are strictly limited so please RSVP with dietary requirements to Freya Dwyer –  freya.dwyer@tilray.com

ECG Basics is  a fully online course in collaboration with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The ECG Basics course is suitable for all healthcare professionals who need to be able to recognise cardiac rhythms and interpret echocardiograms
(ECGs).

The ECG Basics course includes nine modules covering topics such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, components of the ECG waveform, rhythm recognition, and a systematic format for interpreting an ECG. Course content is reinforced with knowledge checks at the end of each module and two final assessments.

This course is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals working in emergency, primary care settings, cardiac wards, rural and remote settings.

Click here for the website

The Course in Ear and Hearing Health (10630NAT) aims to provide eligible participants specific skills and knowledge to perform ear health examinations, basic point of care hearing evaluations, management strategies and referral processes for further or specialist care in relation to a range of conditions, based on detailed knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the auditory system. This course includes the Unit of Competency EHHPWR003 (Perform Wax Removal).

Course delivery and assessment for the course includes a one-day face-to-face workshop, in-class activities assessed by facilitator, observed workplace activity, and an online assessment completed via BenchmarqueIQ. This course costs $475.

Session Detail

On the successful completion of the program, participants should have the skills and knowledge to:

• assess and determine factors that affect ear and hearing health, assess the client’s physical and pathophysiological auditory status and seek advice where appropriate. The major focus of the unit is on physical auditory assessment
• provide education, develop management plans, identify and manage hygiene issues regarding ear and hearing health, and provide ongoing management where complex needs regarding ear and hearing health are required
• perform wax removal procedures where deemed appropriate and safe
• perform ear health screening assessments on children.

Venue

Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Related Documents

 EHH Braddon 18 November 2020.pdf

Further Information

Course in Ear and Hearing Health

ECG Basics is  a fully online course in collaboration with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The ECG Basics course is suitable for all healthcare professionals who need to be able to recognise cardiac rhythms and interpret echocardiograms
(ECGs).

The ECG Basics course includes nine modules covering topics such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, components of the ECG waveform, rhythm recognition, and a systematic format for interpreting an ECG. Course content is reinforced with knowledge checks at the end of each module and two final assessments.

This course is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals working in emergency, primary care settings, cardiac wards, rural and remote settings.

Click here for the website

ECG Basics is  a fully online course in collaboration with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The ECG Basics course is suitable for all healthcare professionals who need to be able to recognise cardiac rhythms and interpret echocardiograms
(ECGs).

The ECG Basics course includes nine modules covering topics such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, components of the ECG waveform, rhythm recognition, and a systematic format for interpreting an ECG. Course content is reinforced with knowledge checks at the end of each module and two final assessments.

This course is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals working in emergency, primary care settings, cardiac wards, rural and remote settings.

Click here for the website

ECG Basics is  a fully online course in collaboration with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The ECG Basics course is suitable for all healthcare professionals who need to be able to recognise cardiac rhythms and interpret echocardiograms
(ECGs).

The ECG Basics course includes nine modules covering topics such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, components of the ECG waveform, rhythm recognition, and a systematic format for interpreting an ECG. Course content is reinforced with knowledge checks at the end of each module and two final assessments.

This course is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals working in emergency, primary care settings, cardiac wards, rural and remote settings.

Click here for the website