Past Workshops

2 sessions available on Saturday, 22nd August

10am-2pm & 2:30pm-6:30pm

Places are limited, so please book to avoid missing out

FACILITATOR: Dr Kimberley Coad, B.Sc. (Clin. Sc.)., M.H.Sc (Osteo).

OVERVIEW: This seminar is being re-offered due to previous Covid restrictions. We are holding this seminar over two time slots to allow maximum number of people to attend. We will follow all current space allowances and ensure social distancing is followed.

This seminar will cover 4 hours of important topics, considered ‘mandatory’ under the AHPRA guidelines for
osteopathic registration.

• Professional Boundaries
• Confidentiality and Privacy
• Informed Consent
• Record Keeping

These topics will be discussed in detail, making sure you leave with the most up-to date information available. There will be opportunity for open discussion, as well as questions time.

This is a great opportunity to update your knowledge on these important topics, that are critical to a safe and effective clinical practice.

2 sessions available on Sunday, 26th of April

10am-2pm & 2:30pm-6:30pm

Places are limited, so please book to avoid missing out

FACILITATOR: Dr Kimberley Coad, B.Sc. (Clin. Sc.)., M.H.Sc (Osteo).

OVERVIEW: This seminar will cover 4 hours of important topics, considered ‘mandatory’
under the AHPRA guidelines for osteopathic registration.
Topics that will be covered will include:

• Professional Boundaries

• Confidentiality and Privacy

• Informed Consent

• Record Keeping

These topics will be discussed in detail, making sure you leave with the most up-to date information available. There will be opportunity for open discussion, as well as
questions time. This is a great opportunity to update your knowledge on these important topics, that are critical to a safe and effective clinical practice.

Sunday September 8 2019, 8.30am – 12.30pm

FACILITATOR: Dr Kimberley Coad, B.Sc. (Clin. Sc.)., M.H.Sc (Osteo).

OVERVIEW: This seminar will provide a detailed anatomy overview of the lower limb and lower back. Common injuries of these areas will be discussed and considerations of these injuries will be covered in an appropriate setting for health and fitness professionals. Detailed notes will be provided for participants with the anatomy covered in great depth.

Friday 17 May 2019, 6.30pm-9.00pm

FACILITATOR: Professor Allan Terrett

OVERVIEW: Professor Allan Terrett will be presenting to a group of Allied Health Professionals on some of the most important aspects of clinical practice. There will be a focus on safety and minimising risk for both you and the patient. Using real cases, attendees will upskill, revise and re-learn contemporary, relevant and important information. You will leave this seminar with skills and knowledge to apply to your clinical practice straight away.
This is an event not to be missed as Professor Terrett is in high demand as an acclaimed international speaker!!

Monday June 24 2019, 6.30pm-9.30pm

FACILITATOR: Dr Warren Weightmam, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P., F.A.C.D., F.A.I.C.D

OVERVIEW: As Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors we see skin every day all day. This seminar will refresh and revise the common conditions we may see that need referral or extra consideration.

Join us for an evening seminar with the very experienced Dr Warren Weightman, who will present
an overview of up to date, relevant information on the following:

• Common cancers and their presentations (red flags, characteristics, referral etc)
• Common skin conditions – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis
• Contagious rashes/conditions – fungal infections, scabies, school sores
• Considerations after local removal.
• Common skin conditions with musculoskeletal components – i.e. SLE, scleroderma,
  polymyalgia rheumatica etc

Monday 25 March 2019, 6.30pm-7.45pm

FACILITATOR: Dr Shaun Fowler – Radiologist

OVERVIEW: Acquire CPD has organised a private tour of Fowler Simmons Musculoskeletal specialist radiology followed by an informal Q&A session. Dr Sean Fowler will facilitate any questions that you may have, including covering
the following:

• Costing and how referrals work for Osteopaths
• Treatment options for pain management
• EOS machine (unique low dose detailed imaging, especially for the spineand pelvis).
• MRI vs Ct scans etc
• Interesting cases

The team at Fowler Simmons Radiology are extremely approachable, happy to take phone calls if not sure what to request or have any specific questions about a patient.
Situated in the Adelaide CBD, Fowler Simmons Radiology aims to provide a high quality imaging service to patients of Specialists, GP’s and Allied Health Professionals, using the latest equipment in modern comfortable surroundings.

Wednesday 6 June 2018, 6.30pm-9.30pm

FACILITATORS:

• Dr Matthew Green – Musculoskeletal, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician
  BMBS FAFRM FFPMANZCA FIPP
• Dr Mark Cox – Clinical Psychologist
  BApplSc (Physio), BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
• Mr John Vieceli – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
  MAppSC (Manipulative Physiotherapy), B App Sc (Chemical Technology)

OVERVIEW: Persistent or chronic pain is a common complaint, experienced by many. It isn’t always straight forward, responsive to treatment and can be difficult to manage. A multidisciplinary approach may be the next step forward. Our speakers will share with you current research, evidence based treatment and outcomes, from an integrated medical, psychological and physiotherapy based approach. You will learn about interventional treatments for spinal and other persistent pain conditions. Rhizolysis, dorsal column stimulation and peripheral nerve field stimulation, epidural injections and nerve root blocks will be covered. Clinical psychological considerations and rehabilitation of chronic issues will be discussed in depth.

Friday 23rd March 2018, 6.30pm-9.00pm

FACILITATOR: Dr Liz Howard – Osteopath

OVERVIEW: Pelvic Pain is common, with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 12 men affected at some stage of their lives; All practitioners will regularly have these clients attend their sessions.

Liz will discuss the most common presentations, the cardinal signs and symptoms for easy identification, and the latest diagnostic testing and treatment protocols used at the Women’s Health & Research Institute of Australia. Discussion will include conservative and interventional treatment protocols and how to build your interdisciplinary team via effective communication, whether you work alongside other practitioners or not.

FLA pending

This course is now closed. Please contact us for more information.

Friday 23rd March 2018, 9.30am-12.00pm

FACILITATOR: Dr. Elizabeth Howard – Osteopath

OVERVIEW: Pelvic Pain is common, with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 12 men affected at some stage of their lives; All practitioners will regularly have these clients attend their sessions.

The following points will be covered in detail to help you understand these conditions.

• What are the most common pelvic pain complaints
• Who is affected by these complaints
• Considerations to help avoid pain flares for your clients
• Principles of management for pelvic pain
• Interdisciplinary approach to care and your role in the patient’s recovery

Friday 16th February 2018, 6.30pm-9.00pm

FACILITATOR: Dr Julie Peipers – Osteopath

OVERVIEW: The older model of Vertebral Basilar Insufficiency (VBI) detection is outdated. We now have a broader knowledge base of arterial disease and the Cervical Artery Dysfunction (CAD) model is being widely accepted throughout the world to assist with safer screening and diagnosis. Julie will discuss this model to refine your history taking and examinations skills to provide the safest management options for your patients and discuss what is considered best practice.

This is a seminar suited for all practitioners who treat the cervical spine, regardless of technique selection. All material is contemporary and evidence based.