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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This comprehensive unit discusses acne and includes the pathogenesis, subtypes, patient history and examination, when to investigate, treatment options including the management of side effects, management of scarring and when to refer to a specialist. It recognizes and outlines treatment options for adolescents and treatment options for post-adolescents. Diet, stress, topical agents, hormonal influences and skin care regimes are factors to consider when treating this condition. Rosacea is discussed in the second unit. It outlines triggers and treatment options including topical and oral approaches. Laser and light therapy is considered.
4.5 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course outlines the treatment areas for lip lines/barcode wrinkles, gummy smile, dimpled chin, masseter hypertrophy, platysmal banding/neck bands, marionette lines and chemo-resurfacing. Patient assessment and expectations are crucial considerations when determining treatment. To achieve the best results, a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy, planes, dosage and technique is imperative. In each of the key treatment areas above, comprehensive instructions are outlined including handy hints. Microbotox is introduced for forehead and central T zones, cheeks, lower eyelids, jawline, neck and decolletage areas. The course concludes with listing danger points, to stress the importance of a comprehensive assessment of patients requesting aesthetic procedures.
4.5 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Addressing health inequities
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course focuses on the different types of musculoskeletal pain and its underlying causes. It discusses the pathophysiology of muscular deficiencies commonly seen in general practice in detail, such as muscular overload, muscle pairing imbalance and joint instability. The course then covers the types of treatment and exercise to be applied to these deficiencies. Various images and case studies are presented throughout the course to assist with learning.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course focuses on the initial diagnosis and GP management of sport-related neck injuries. It outlines the neck anatomy and common causes of neck injuries in sport. The course then outlines the step-by-step diagnostic process to exclude the possibility of an unstable cervical spine injury that could lead to spinal cord compression and neurological compromise. This involves a combination of history taking, physical findings and, when required, imaging studies. Treatment and management of neck injuries in emergency and uncomplicated situations are discussed. The course concludes with the management of neck injuries in special situations including neck injuries in children, arthritic spine, aging spine and soft tissue injuries with blunt injuries.
3.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course introduces the definition of musculoskeletal injuries and outlines the role and importance of GP involvement in managing these injuries. The course outlines the different classifications and management of injuries including soft-tissue injuries and closed injuries. It also discusses the principles to improve and optimize the healing of such injuries. The course then focuses on the diagnosis and management of common musculoskeletal injuries including ankle sprains, syndesmosis injuries, MCL injuries, hamstring tears, groin strains and adhesive capsulitis. The course concludes with the diagnosis and symptoms of concussion and ways to manage them.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course begins with an introduction to the principles and fundamentals of biomechanical assessments. Terminology and assessment tips of a normal gait are outlined including movement, forces and pressures. It also discusses the terminology and clinical symptoms of antalgic/abnormal gait of the hip, knee, ankle and foot. The course then discusses the biomechanical assessments of the lower limb including non-clinical gait tests, altered/additional gait tests, ankle D/F lunge tests and other quick tests. The management and therapeutic intervention of the lower limbs is outlined. The module concludes with referral options and when and whom to refer patients. Various images are presented throughout the module to assist with learning.
7 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course focuses on planning an assessment of patients with chronic joint pain and degenerative joint disease. It begins with an introduction and overview of arthritis and a discussion on the differential diagnoses of degenerative joint and inflammatory joint disease. The course explains the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA). Overarching principles of OA management are discussed including OA management of the hip, knee and hand. The course concludes with the management of cervical and lumbar spondylosis.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course focuses on the initial diagnoses and management of low back pain including GP assessment for cauda equina or spinal nerve root damage. It outlines the epidemiology, definitions, anatomy and physiology of low back pain including red flags that require urgent intervention. Patients that need investigations through relevant lab tests are discussed. Different imaging modalities including X rays, CT scans, MRI, bone scans and Nerve Conduction Studies are outlined depending on the symptoms. The course concludes with the management of non-specific low back pain and the role of surgery in managing these conditions. Images and videos are presented throughout the module to enhance learning.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This musculoskeletal course focuses on assessing patients with recurrent musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, including establishing a management plan with other health professionals. It outlines the differential diagnosis, prevention, management and long-term rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis and chronic ankle instability. In this course, the aetiology, risk factors, presentation, differential diagnosis, examination, imaging and management of Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, patellar tendinopathy, Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, Ilio-tibial band friction syndrome and rotator cuff tendinitis are discussed in detail. The module concludes with the diagnosis and management of elbow epicondylitis and lumbar facet joint syndrome.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Gout is a challenging and important disease for practitioners to diagnose and manage. It is an inflammatory joint arthritis in response to monosodium urate (MSU) crystal formation and deposition in joints, bones and soft tissues. The course commences by outlining inflammatory monoarthritis and pseudogout including the aetology, symptoms, medical history and examination tips. Content includes an outline of primary and secondary gout. The three phases of gout are described in detail incorporating clinical features of the gout flare, intercritical gout, chronic gouty arthritis, tophaceous gout and TOPHI. Content includes investigations, treatment, contraindications, prophylaxis considerations, medications, patient education and key points.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Addressing health inequities
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