ACAP - WA - Proffessional Development

ACAP WA holds regular seminars and workshops on current trends, skills and hot topics in the pre-hospital care field.

Seminars are open to any persons with an interest in the pre-hospital care field; including volunteers, mine site/off shore medical staff, other allied health professionals and career ambulance staff. These seminars are either free or heavily subsidised for ACAP members while non-members can attend for a small fee to cover costs.

ACAP WA members will be notified of upcoming seminars via email. Please check this page regularly.

COMBAT MEDIC

ACAP WA is proud to present Bill Cowan. Bill has been an instructor for the US Army's 'Combat Medic' program and is and active BLS, ACLS, PALS and ITLS instructor. Bill currently works as a Paramedic providing convoy medical support and operating a small field clinic at a remote site in eastern Afghanistan.

Bill will present an informative seminar relating his experiences in the pre-hospital setting and looking at new pre-hospital technology developed by the military.

Thursday, 14 August 2008, commencing 0900

Monday, 18 August 2008, commencing 0900

Venue:
The College of Pre-Hospital Care, St John Ambulance Australia
209 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont

Course Fees:
ACAP Members: Free
Non-Members: $10.00 at the door

Please email Mark Hill for further enquiries.

PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
(PHTLS)

The PHTLS is a unique two day multi-disciplinary continuing education program designed to enhance and increase knowledge and skill in delivering critical care in front line pre-hospital trauma care and the handling of trauma patients.

Persons who successfully register for this course will be sent pre-reading materials and study which must be completed prior to the course.

Saturday and Sunday, 27 and 28 September 2008 (2 days)

Tuesday and Wednesday, 30 September and 1 October 2008 (2 days)

Venue:
Edith Cowan University (Joondalup Campus)

Course Fees:
Not-For-Profit Organisation*: $550.00
Other Organisations/Individuals: $750.00

Fully Catered

STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES**
Please email Mark Hill for further enquiries.

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE HERE
Please ensure that you select the Perth courses from the options. Applications direct to ACAP WA can not be accepted

For further information check out the PHTLS Website

ACAP WA Members are eligible for a subsidy of $100 to attend this course.
The subsidy application can be downloaded here

* Not for Profit Organisation means: Employees and Volunteers of St John Ambulance WA
** Min 16, Max 20 participants