Asthma Workshops – Adult & Paediatric

Featured Post

Asthma Workshop Part 1: Adult Asthma

Sunday, 26 September 2021, 3.00pm-6.30pm

Online via ZOOM

~~~

Asthma Workshop Part 2: Paediatric Asthma

Sunday 3 October 2021, 3.00pm-6.30pm

Online via ZOOM

About the events:

These asthma workshops are designed to enhance the asthma management skills of health professionals.  Workshop 1 focuses on the management of adult asthma while Workshop2 focuses on the management of paediatric asthma. Topics include: how to properly diagnose asthma, treatment of acute asthma attacks, updates and review of treatment guidelines, appropriate medication selection, correct use of inhalers, cases and more. These CMEs will be delivered via a series of lectures and practical sessions inclusive of case studies. Presenters include local, regional and international pulmonologists, paediatricians and other specialists.  

Target: General practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, other allied health professionals.

Asthma Workshop 1 – Adult Asthma

26 Sept 2021, 3.00pm-6.30pm via Zoom

Draft Programme

Time (mins) Topic Speaker 
Welcome TBA 
45  Adult Asthma Management >12 years. What is asthma Asthma Treatments GINA 2021 Guidelines Dr. Jeronimo Espinosa (GSK), Pulmonologist 
15 Q&A  
30 Inhalers for Adult Asthma:  Correct Usage and Technique How do I choose? Mrs. Kimberley Cumberbatch – Registered Respiratory Therapist 
60 Case Studies Dr. Dawn Alleyne – Pulmonologist 
55 Panel Discussion  GINA Guidelines: Track 1 vs Track 2 Dr. Jeronimo Espinosa (GSK) &  Dr. Roberto Buitrago (AZ)   
5  Wrap Up TBA 

Cost per event:

BDS$75.00/ USD$37.50 – Health professional

BDS$50.00/ USD$25.00 – Student (with ID)

Registration Asthma Workshop 1 : https://forms.gle/VpMdLCTzzVgeoZkA9

Or email hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Or Call or WhatsApp 246-269-6183/ 246-253-9384

Payment:

Online:  https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite

Payment pick up (Barbados only) – add BDS$5.00

Call or text 246-253-9384

Bank to Bank transfer

More details: https://hibiscushealthcaribbean.com/ticketpal-payment/

Asthma Workshop 2 – Paediatric Asthma

3 Oct 2021, 3.00pm-6.30pm via Zoom

Draft Programme

Cost:

BDS$75.00/ USD$37.50 – Health professional

BDS$50.00/ USD$25.00 – Student (with ID)

Registration Asthma Workshop 2: https://forms.gle/Sec5fUCc3wPe9Bt26

Or email hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Or Call or WhatsApp 246-269-6183/ 246-253-9384

Payment:

Online:  https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite

Payment pick up (Barbados only) – add BDS$5.00

Call or text 246-253-9384

Bank to Bank transfer

More details: https://hibiscushealthcaribbean.com/ticketpal-payment/


Oncology – Targeted Therapies

We are pleased to announce Dr. Joanne Nicholls, Cancer Researcher, NY and Dr. Nadia Depeiza, Pathologist, Barbados to the programme! Sunday, 3 December 2023, 10am-3pm The Shell Suite, UWI, St. Michael  During the past three decades, the paradigm for cancer treatment has evolved from relatively non-specific cytotoxic agents to selective, mechanism-based therapeutics. Cancer chemotherapies were…

ECG Workshop

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 10am-4pm 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael  A basic understanding of Electrocardiograms (ECGs) is necessary for all practitioners on the frontline of patient care. This ECG course provides an opportunity to learn a systematic approach to ECG interpretation for adult healthcare providers in conjunction with a practical “hands-on” session. The workshop will…

Oncology – Targeted Therapies

Sunday, 3 December 2023, 10am-3pm 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael  During the past three decades, the paradigm for cancer treatment has evolved from relatively non-specific cytotoxic agents to selective, mechanism-based therapeutics. Cancer chemotherapies were initially identified through screens for compounds that killed rapidly dividing cells which remain a backbone of current treatment, but are limited…

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the search form to search the site.

Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.