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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course commences by describing how to plan a detailed physical assessment, tests and clinical management of common shoulder problems and sports injuries. Shoulder and arm nerve anatomy and referred pain guides are provided. The pathoanatomical and biopsychosocial approaches, and causes of shoulder pain are outlined including subacromial pain syndrome, rotator cuff tears, AC joint injuries and SLAP lesions. Included is when to refer patients to a physiotherapist as well as the roles in subsequent patient care of relieving pain, increasing mobility and preventing injury. Content includes patient advice, education and counselling for shoulder pain to improve prognosis and outcomes, and reduce patient reliance on imaging or surgery. The course concludes with injury prevention programs.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course commences by revising elbow, wrist and hand anatomy and common anterior, posterior, medial and lateral injuries. Unit two focuses on ‘tennis elbow’ and osteochondritis dissencans of the elbow. Information covers etiology, pathology, clinical symptoms, diagnostic and radiographic tests. Non surgical, surgery and intervention therapy options are discussed. Unit three covers ‘Golfer’s elbow’, cubital tunnel syndrome and ulnar collateral ligament injury. Unit four looks at bursitis, ‘throwers elbow’ and bicep tendon injury. Unit five discusses osteoarthritis fractures, osteoarthritis of the elbow, elbow fracture and carpal tunnel syndrome. Unit six addresses ganglion cysts, triangular fibrocartilage complex injury, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and wrist. Unit seven covers Colles fracture, Dupuytren’s contracture, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, trigger finger and gamekeeper’s thumb. The final unit covers fractures, mallet finger, nerve injuries and tendon injuries. Diagrams and anatomical images are featured throughout the course.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
The course commences with anatomical images of the abdominal wall structure and identifies abdominal wall regions to provide the foundation for examinations and history taking. Each unit provides clinical images, definitions, differential diagnoses, symptoms, imaging options and suggested management of the listed conditions. The first section focusses on hernias. Hernias covered are the epigastric, umbilical, papaumbilical, incisional and spigelian. Content then moves to rectus sheath haematomas and rectus diastasis. Desmoid tumors and intra-abdominal pathology are included. Content concludes with a focus on groin masses, groin inguinal hernias, non hernias, groin pain and sports induced hernias.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course commences with assumptions, philosophies, fundamentals and tools before introducing various intervention options for knee, ankle and foot problems including sports injuries. Unit two focusses on common foot problems including heel pain, midfoot, forefoot compressive and forefoot planter pressure. The use of orthotics is discussed. Unit three looks at ankle problems including dorsiflexion. Common ankle presentations include lateral ligament sprain, anterior ankle impingement, medial ankle sprain and posterior ankle impingement. Unit four discusses knee issues including knee varus/valgus. Common knee presentations discussed are the anterior, medial, lateral, posterior and intra-articular sections of the knee and includes Baker’s cyst.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course commences with discussing performance decline and aging studies using strength and power measures. Unit two discusses cardiorespiratory fitness and longevity and the domains of successful aging – physical, psychological, cognitive and social for Masters athletes. The prevalence of chronic conditions including insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular effects of exercise are discussed. Unit three builds on CVD risk factors and medication use. Various sport disciplines are compared for their cardiovascular impact. Unit three outlines the benefits of physical activity for adults over 65 years including WHO recommendations. Osteoporosis and Masters athletes is discussed together with the benefits of living an active life. Guides and screening tools for the medical practitioner are provided.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course commences with recognising recurrent musculoskeletal problems and the main musculoskeletal issues commonly seen and treated by medical practitioners. These include osteoarthritis and back pain, osteoporosis and fragility fractures and inflammatory conditions. The wider impact of these conditions is their effect on pain, disability, physical and mental health plus co-morbidities like depression and metabolic syndrome. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints and comprehensive information, investigations and management of this condition are included. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis are outlined before moving on to psoriatic arthropathy and cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer, MSK health and obesity. Primary prevention is discussed. The course concludes with detailing the conditions of PA in pregnancy, CKD, mental health, neurological disorder and metabolic health.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: QLD
Clinical audit of all obstetric cases managed at the Warwick hospital including spontaneous vaginal deliveries, inductions, instrumental deliveries and caesarean sections.
2 Outcome measurement hours
2 MOPS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This women’s health course is separated into two units: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Cervical screening. Unit one identifies several STIs and other conditions associated with sexual activity. It outlines common features and symptoms, routes of transmission, key risk factors for infection and the prevalence of infection. The unit emphasizes the importance of early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of STIs and details the natural progression of each condition if left untreated. Comprehensive information is provided about screening tools and procedures, examinations and testing, and detailed treatment plans. Information is included on contact tracing, notification of proper authorities and opportunistic counselling of patients about prevention of STIs. Unit two begins with an explanation of the anatomy and functions of the cervix and identifies underlying causes and risk factors for cervical health issues including HPV, cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. Indications for further investigation including presenting symptoms, risk factors, and potential impacts are covered. Information about current screening tests and ethical considerations related to patient experience and consent are addressed. Important updates in administrative processes, terminology for reporting and models for cervical screening results are explained. The course recognizes the inherent limitations of these tests and emphasizes their role as one part of the diagnostic process.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This women’s health course on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) examines the prevalence, presenting symptoms, contributing factors and underlying problems associated with PCOS. Common features, risk factors and indications for further investigation to diagnose this condition are outlined. A framework for applying diagnostic criteria including presenting symptoms, specific criteria for diagnosis, and the process for eliminating other potential causes and conditions is provided. Tools and resources for screening and management of the condition are included. The course concludes by outlining symptoms of complications to look for and provides instructions for detection and management of these symptoms.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This women’s health course on pregnancy part 1 includes guidelines to optimize maternal and foetal health throughout the stages of an uncomplicated pregnancy and creates a detailed model for screening and counseling. The three stages of pregnancy care: preconception care, antenatal care and postnatal care are outlined including considerations and procedures for screening and monitoring individual cases. A typical regimen for screening and indications for monitoring and further investigation is included. The course identifies common symptoms and complications during the antenatal and postnatal stage of pregnancy and considers risk factors, typical presentations, and potential maternal and foetal impact. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for the management of specific conditions are included.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours