West Australian Ventilation & Early Rehabilitation (WAVE) Associations Inc.
About us
Kaya! Welcome to West Australian Ventilation and Early rehabilitation (WAVE) Association, a local, not-for-profit organisation committed to the betterment of healthcare education in the beautiful state of WA.
Mission:
To empower all clinicians, regardless of location, as leaders in delivering care to those receiving ventilation therapy.
Objectives:
The objective of WAVE is to provide innovative education programs and knowledge-sharing opportunities for clinicians engaged in delivering and managing ventilation therapy. From the ICU to the ward, rehabilitation centres through to the community, we aim to cover the full continuum of care.
Left to right: Dr Andrew Yeates (Director of Medical Services Royal Perth Bentley Group, Professor Nicholas Hart (Deputy Medical Director Heart Lung Critical Care Clinical Group, Director of Research Delivery, Guy and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) Mrs Erin Bridson, Dr George Townsend and Dr Peter Allan (WAVE Co-Directors) Breathing Breakthrough Conference March 2025.
Remote Clinician Scholarships
Attention regional WA clinicians!
Are you a WA healthcare professional who resides more than 100km out from Perth CBD working with patients requiring invasive or non-invasive ventilation?
Apply for our Regional Grant Scholarship!
Grant details:
- Return flights to Perth
- Accommodation on-site
- Tickets to the two-day conference program
How to apply:
To be considered for a scholarship, please email us your full name, current employer, position, email address and mobile number to our email wa************@gm***.com no later than 5:00 PM (WST) on Friday, 22nd November 2024.
Successful and non-successful applicants will be notified by email in time for the early bird registration deadline of 2nd December 2024.
FAQs
WAVE runs entirely on voluntary hours. The WAVE committee meets three times a year, to decide on where the educational priority currently is and designs education events to suit this need. The education is delivered by a combination of WAVE committee members and invited facilitators.
As an incorporated association, WAVE is required to operate under the association rules. Any potential committee members must express an EOI to be nominated into the committee. The EOI process is opened 2 months prior to the annual general meeting. This is advertised around May of each year, prior to our AGM. Please follow our instagram account for further updates.
WAVE courses and education days are very popular and book out fast. You can express your interest in future courses by emailing wa************@gm***.com. Please follow our instagram page for the latest information.
We would love to hear of any areas of educational need or research ideas that you may have. Please email them through to wa************@gm***.com.
WAVE Courses
INTRODUCING WAVE VENTILATION SCHOOL
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the WAVE Ventilation School, a pioneering educational initiative designed to deliver comprehensive courses in prescribing, delivering, and managing both invasive and non-invasive ventilation across the clinical continuum of care.
Who should attend:
Our courses are tailored for all clinicians involved with ventilation in various settings, including:
- ICU
- Acute care wards
- Rehabilitation centres
- Long-term patient care in the community
What makes us unique:
The WAVE Ventilation School offers a unique, multi-disciplinary and innovative approach, setting us apart from other programs. Here’s what to expect:
- Enrolment based on clinical area and experience: rather than focusing on qualifications, we ensure a multidisciplinary learning environment that mimics real-life scenarios where teamwork is essential.
- Comprehensive curriculum: courses cover a wide range of topics and skills necessary for effective ventilation management.
- Diverse learning methods: our programs include the usual lecture-based learning, along with hands-on skill development, equipment set-up, simulation training, and gamification to ensure an engaging and practical learning experience.
Courses available:
- ICU for Beginners ideal for those with more than 6-months experience in the ICU environment
- ICU Advanced for the experienced ICU clinician (more than 2 years’ experience) seeking to deepen their knowledge and who love a challenge
- Acute Care focused on managing acute NIV/CPAP and ICU step-down ventilation needs
- Community, Rehabilitation, and Sleep tailored for those working in rehabilitation settings or with long-term ventilation dependent patients in the community
Get involved:
Stay tuned for more details on the WAVE Ventilation School. If you’re interested in our courses or would like more information, please contact us directly at wa************@gm***.com
Contact us
Email: waveassocperth@gmail.com
X account (formerly Twitter): @waveassocperth
ABN: 70 539 171 132
IARN: A1044567L