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Date: 21/07/2023 Location: Other
This 1-hour educational module explores the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of migraine and includes a review of latest guidelines for acute management and prophylaxis of migraine attacks.1,2 It also highlights the recent down-scheduling of triptan medications in Australia that will impact the way GPs provide patient education around migraine treatment.3,4 Finally, the module uses two interactive case studies with multiple choice questions to discuss practical aspects of migraine diagnosis, and to review the evidence-base for recommended medications.
1 Educational activity hour
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 14/07/2023 Location: Other
The How to Treat describes some of the challenges of working with patients with medically unexplained symptoms and aims to ensure the GP can use safe clinical reasoning strategies, effective interpersonal skills and harm minimisation approaches to maximise the outcomes for patients.
0.5 Outcome measurement hour
0.5 Educational activity hour
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Date: 13/07/2023 Location: Other
Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are genetic or acquired conditions that mainly involve the peripheral nervous system or muscle. Adult NMDs refer to conditions diagnosed in adulthood. NMDs are a continually evolving area of study, often requiring re-classification and new diagnostic criteria. This module focuses on four adult-onset NMDs, which are commonly delayed in diagnosis (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Myotonic dystrophy (DM), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)/hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN))
1 Educational activity hour
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
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Date: 05/07/2023 Location: Other
Self-paced over 1 year: 42 EAs (12 hrs live online + e-learning) + 8 RP (live online) = 50 hrs. NDC Accreditation helps GPs with special interest in care of parents with babies build on pre-requisite Masterclasses Activity ID 35014 + Activity ID 35016 for advanced skills in early life care. Start any time. Accreditation requires:Pre- and post-course multiple choice exam;Live Network Hours (Zoom case discussions) Wednesdays 8-9 pm AEST x 12 hrs (more if desired);3 x 1 hr Clinical Demonstration (selected Wednesdays 7-8 pm AEST). Observe volunteer families consult with Dr Douglas;Access to a wealth of resources including assessment and management tools, parent handouts, parent online programs, podcasts, blogs, articles and Dr Douglas’s conference presentations over a period of years;Access to closed online chat group for peer support.Choice of Wednesdays 8-9pm AEST and every first and third Tuesday of the month from 8.30am-9.30am - Live Network Hours.Once 1-3 are completed, participant is ‘NDC Accredited’. (Note requirements for Maintenance in Activity 29582, gap of no more than 4 months between.)
42 Educational activity hours
8 Performance review hours
Addressing health inequities
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Culturally safe practice
6 MOPS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) hours
Date: 05/07/2023 Location: Other
Self-paced over 1 year if NDC Accredited. 22 EAs + 3 RP = total 25 hrs at $350. Maintenance of NDC Accreditation gives GPs with special interest in the care of parents with babies opportunity to consolidate advanced skills. Start at any time. NDC Maintenance requiresLive Network Hours (Zoom case discussions) once a month on Wednesdays 6 -7 pm AEST at least 3 but as many as desired;2 x 1 hr Clinical Demonstration (selected Wednesdays 7-8 pm AEST);Access to e-learning resources (20 hrs) including assessment and management tools, parent handouts, parent online programs, podcasts, blogs, articles and Dr Douglas’s conference presentations over a period of years;Access to closed online peer supportPossibility of participating as Educator for EAs in one or more Live Network Hours (not guaranteed).NDC Maintenance required for continued use of NDC Accreditation title, gap no longer than 4 months in between.
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
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22 Educational activity hours
3 Performance review hours
Date: 07/07/2023 Location: Other
This education focuses on the acute presentations of chest pain, indications for referral to hospital, which patients require biochemical testing (that is, a troponin) and long-term anti-platelet therapy. The article aims to ensure GPs can identify ACS and refer and manage patients appropriately.
0.5 Performance review hour
0.5 Educational activity hour
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/07/2023 Location: Other
Fundamentals of Clinical Cosmetics is a 12 module course for generalist doctors who are either interested in expanding their breadth of practice to provide evidence based and ethical aesthetic services, or who would like to have the skills and knowledge to be able to manage patients presenting to their practices with adverse effects and complications of cosmetic treatments and procedures. The course provides a broad overview of the industry, technologies, common treatments, business models, marketing and medico-legal and regulatory aspects of cosmetic practice. The course is suitable for general practitioners, registered nurses and nurse practitioners.
8 Educational activity hours
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Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/07/2023 Location: Other
This elearning module consists of approximately 90 minutes of online active learning and self-assessment focused on practical ways health practitioners such as GPs and other primary care providers can strengthen their skills in identifying and responding to DFV. The course outlines how and when to ask about this sensitive issue and what to do when a patient discloses to enable a best practice response and referral.
1.5 Educational activity hours
Professionalism
Date: 01/07/2023 Location: Other
This learning module consists of approximately 2 hours of online active learning and self-assessment focused on practical ways health practitioners such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, GPs and other primary care providers can strengthen their skills in identifying and responding to family violence. We outline how to respond safely and appropriately to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who are at risk of, or are presenting with family violence. Incorporating examples of real stories and reflective questions, we have aimed to make this course as interactive as possible.
2 Educational activity hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Date: 01/07/2023 Location: Other
This module will describe how to identify and respond to child abuse and neglect presentations in the general practice and other primary care settings.Child abuse is common and most often perpetrated by someone within the family, or by a person known to the child.Children less than one year of age are particularly vulnerable especially to physical abuse and poor attachment to parents.Child abuse is a major health issue causing immediate problems and often long-term serious health problems that continue into adult life.Health practitioners play a crucial role in providing support to families affected by adverse circumstances through offering ongoing supportive and trauma-informed care and linking to services as required.All health practitioners need to be aware of their legal obligations under state or territory mandatory reporting requirements when they suspect child abuse.
1.5 Educational activity hours
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