KetoCollege Australia 2017
New to Ketogenic therapy or needing a refresher course and an opportunity to network with other Ketogenic teams?
KetoCollege offers both scientific background and practical training in all aspects of implementation of the different ketogenic therapies. Led by recognised ketogenic diet experts, it will include presentations, workshops and time for networking and group discussions.
Day 1 is specifically designed for dietitians, nurses and support teams and includes workshops on the practical implementation of both traditional and modified ketogenic therapies, supported by cookery demonstrations and case studies.
Day 2 is for all health professionals working with or interested in ketogenic therapy, including paediatric
neurologists and other medical doctors, dietitians and nurses.
Dates
Thursday 30th and Friday 31st March 2017
Information Leaflet
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Location
Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Course Leaders
Professor Ingrid Scheffer, University of Melbourne & Elizabeth Neal RD, Matthew’s Friends Clinics UK
Programme
Day One – Thursday 30th March 2017
(This programme is subject to change)
| HANDS ON SYMPOSIUM – IMPLEMENTING KETOGENIC DIET THERAPIES CHAIRS DR ELIZABETH NEAL AND DR ANITA DEVLIN |
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| 9:00 - 9:30 | Preparing for Ketogenic therapy |
| 9:30 – 11:00 | Classical diet workshop for Ketogenic diet – calculation, initiation and tips on practical implementation |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | COFFEE BREAK Please visit Nutricia and Vitaflo stands for a selection of goodies to go with your coffee. |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Enteral feeding and PN Ketogenic diet |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Fine tuning and weaning |
| 12:30 – 1:15 | Ketogenic cooking session 1 with Chef Neil and Mo |
| 1:15 – 2.00 | LUNCH |
| 2:00 – 3:15 | Modified diets workshop (MAD, MKD and LGIT) – calculation, initiation and tips on practical implementation |
| 3.15-4.15 | Nurses role in Ketogenic diet therapies programs Setting up a Ketogenic diet service ED and inpatient management, illness management Adults aren’t big children |
| 4.15-4.45 | Afternoon tea |
| 4:45 – 5:30 | Ketogenic cooking session 2 – with Chef Neil and Mo |
Day Two – Friday 31st March 2017
(This programme is subject to change)
| CHAIRS: PROFESSOR J. HELEN CROSS OBE & PROFESSOR INGRID SCHEFFER AO | |
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| 8:30 – 9:30 | REGISTRATION AND COFFEE |
| 9:30 – 9:35 | Welcome |
| 9:35 – 10:15 | Introduction to the Ketogenic diet and overview |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Ketogenic therapy – an overview of the different versions |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | MORNING TEA Please visit Nutricia and Vitaflo stands for a selection of goodies to go with your coffee. |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Basic science and mechanisms of action |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Placing dietary therapy alongside other treatment choices for epilepsy |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Neuro-metabolic disease (GLUT 1 DS & PHD) |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | LUNCH |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Monitoring and side effects |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Ketogenic therapy for adults |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | Ketogenic therapy for infants |
| 3:45 – 4:15 | AFTERNOON TEA Please visit Nutricia and Vitaflo stands for a selection of goodies to go with your coffee. |
| 4:15 – 4:45 | Supplementation of Ketogenic therapy |
| 4:45 – 5:15 | Medications and over-the-counter products |
| 5:15 – 5:45 | Management of emergency situations (illness, status, ICU) |
| 5.45 – 6.00 | Closing remarks |
Mentor List
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Booking Options
- Day Delegate Rate Attending Thursday Only AUD $235
- Day Delegate Rate Attending Friday Only AUD $235
- Day Delegate Rate Attending Thursday AND FRIDAY AUD $435
Payment is due on sending your completed booking form. Bookings are not confirmed or held until full payment is received. Your confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment.
Please make your bookings as soon as possible as places are limited. We cannot guarantee places until receipt of booking and payment have been received. Registration may close without notification.
If you have any queries please contact ketocollege@mfclinics.com.
Method of Payment
- BACS payments may be made to:
HSBC OXTED
Account Name: ‘Matthew’s Friends Clinics Ltd’
Sort Code: 40-35-40 Account Number: 21478451
BIC: MIDLGB2148L IBAN: GB24MIDL40354021478451
Please quote ‘KC Aus’ - Via a Paypal invoice (all major credit/debit cards are accepted, you don’t need a Paypal account). Please request this method of payment by emailing ketocollege@mfclinics.com after you have completed your booking form
Booking Form
All bookings must first complete the booking form by clicking the link below:
Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your reservation we will refund your delegate fees minus 30GBP admin cost, up to 14 days prior to the start of the meeting. After that time we cannot offer any refunds.
You may transfer your registration to another name up to 7 days prior to the meeting. After that time we cannot offer reservation transfers.
Cancellations and transfers will only be accepted in writing to ketocollege@mfclinics.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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