where lockdown provisions mean that first aid training cannot be completed .
On each such occasion , ATMS is obliged to closely record and track those who receive an extension . Once the lockdown provisions change and first aid training can be done , then it will need to be completed .
Our advice to members who are facing the expiry of first aid is to communicate and preferably book with a first aid training provider , and to then complete the training at the first available opportunity after lockdown restrictions ease . Evidence of a booking for the training will greatly assist in any compliance audits with health funds .
For any assistance with your first aid certificate when faced with lockdown restrictions , the ATMS team is available to contact on 1800 456 855 or info @ atms . com . au .
CPE The ATMS CPE program continues to be affected by lockdown restrictions for seminars . When obliged to do so , we have had to reschedule planned in person events and offer alternatives for those who have booked . We extend our apologies for the changes that are outside out control and offer our thanks for your patience when we have had to adjust our schedules .
Our webinar program continues , and we have been thrilled with the record numbers accessing on-line education . In many ways it looks like we have all made a sustained transition to innovative , costeffective and easily accessible on-line learning !
We continue to look for creative ways to assist members with free of charge access to CPE opportunities . We have packaged several opportunities for locked-down States and Territories to access recordings , all allowing valuable learning and free of charge CPE points . Throughout this year we will continue to look for more of these opportunities and share them with members .
On behalf of the staff team at ATMS , I extend best wishes to all members , and we look forward to being of assistance wherever we can in these challenging times .
Charles Wurf CEO
Call for Articles
Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society Special Edition
Vitalism
The concept of vitalism has existed for centuries and has evolved in many different schools of thought . According to classical vitalists , living organisms are fundamentally different from non-living entities because they possess a force or energy beyond their physical properties . The aim of this special issue is to present current thinking about vitalism in natural medicine practice .
Authors are kindly requested to submit manuscripts ( of up to 2500 words ) as an attachment to jatms @ bigpond . com
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