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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on prostate cancer. Topics include symptoms for prostate cancer, diagnosis tools including PSA and digital examination, when to refer and what information to include when referring. Understanding the function and levels of PSA testing is a feature of unit one in addition to outlining prevention studies and men at higher risk. Management of localised prostate cancer including surveillance versus surgery is discussed. Unit two includes information and studies on radiation, neoadjuvant and adjuvant RT therapies, medications, post treatment surveillance and biochemical recurrence after treatment. Unit three discusses metastatic prostate cancer and androgen deprivation therapy, androgen resistance and treatment options. Rare subtypes are covered in addition to bone health and the effects of treatment on the skeleton.
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3.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on sexually transmitted infections for men commencing with symptoms, screening, diagnosis and management of these infections in men. Infections include herpes simplex (primary and recurrent), human papillomavirus, epidermodysplasia verruciformis, molluscum contagiosum, syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, chancroid, granuloma inguinale (donovanosis) and HIV. It incorporates the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention options for STIs. First and second line treatment therapies and complications of some STIs are mentioned. Pathology images of different STIs provide references for the clinical setting. HIV, the connection with AIDS, symptoms and how it affects the body and skin, including investigation options, management and prevention strategies (PrEP) are discussed.
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4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on lifestyle choices including smoking and alcohol and the health impacts of these behaviours on health and wellbeing. The course outlines the impact of obesity and the sedentary lifestyle and how these increase the risk of elevated blood lipids, coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Statistics on insurance claims highlight the health and monetary costs of poorer lifestyle choices. Unit one explores how this behaviour can be prevented and reduce health costs. Statistics on smoking, alcohol and methamphetamine use are presented including the related illnesses that may be caused by these lifestyle choices. Four case studies are profiled including how a medical practitioner can work with patients to encourage positive lifestyle choices. Information and tools on the best approaches to support lifestyle choices are a feature of this course.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course describes how to distinguish between the types of erectile and ejaculation dysfunctions and how to diagnose and manage these conditions. It also suggests techniques to encourage discussion about sensitive topics such as sexual problems and considers barriers and society norms. The relationship between erectile function/dysfunction and metabolic and vascular health is explored. Tools to assist with diagnosis and clinical management are provided. The content includes what to look for when making a physical evaluation and possible causes of erectile dysfunction. Penile erection aids including injections, oral medications, vacuum devices, prostheses and shockwave therapy are listed including options, contraindications and possible side effects. The third unit focuses on ejaculation physiology and disorders and explores the psychological contributors and treatment options for premature ejaculation.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Men find it hard to express emotion. This course suggests various techniques to open discussion about feelings, emotions and depression with male patients. It outlines how to diagnose and manage depression and includes factors contributing to men’s mental health and the ways men cope with the stigma of mental health. Screening all men for depression and suicide risk is suggested, especially as illness, medications or relationship changes may increase the risk of mental health issues. Evaluation and screening tools are provided along with supportive care and treatment strategies. Bipolar depression symptoms and treatment options including psychotherapy are addressed, along with suicide and homicide risk factors. The relationship between obesity, hypogonadism, Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, diabetes with depression is detailed. Unit four focuses on patient compliance, guidelines, monitoring, team based care and referral options.
3.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course assesses the effects of ageing in men and explores the physical capacities as men age. Statistics for causes of death are listed and how exercise can lead to better health outcomes. Unit two suggests ways that a medical practitioner can overcome barriers to facilitate lifestyle changes and includes motivation tools. Guidelines for the level of physical activity for the older male are outlined including the complexities related to remoteness and socioeconomic status. The effects of fitness and mortality on the older population including cancer, prostate cancer, dementia, cardiovascular and anxiety/depression are addressed. Unit four suggests how a medical practitioner can make a difference in health outcomes for the older male. Guides are provided aimed at male patients including the right questions to ask, intensity levels, stages of change, barriers and enablers, getting started and ‘sticking with it’.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course focuses on the male genital anatomy and how these organs work together. Clinical presentations include benign swellings, cancer, pain and impaired vascular supply. Unit one focuses on the urethra including constrictions, obstructions, micturition, incontinence and visceral pain. Unit two focuses on the prostate gland and explains the zones and glands, benign hypertrophy and prostate cancer, hazards of prostatectomy and referred pain. Unit three is about the penis, its anatomy, the prepuce issues, circumcision and peyronie’s disease. Unit four explains erectile tissue and mechanism, erectile dysfunction including priapism and end artery considerations. This includes venous drainage, nerves, lymph vessels and erectile dysfunction. Unit five covers the ejaculatory pathway and clinical problems including deferent duct, seminal vessels and the ejaculation function. The anatomy of each organ is examined in detail to enhance the understanding of clinical problems and symptoms to assist with diagnosis.
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5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on the steps in examining the male external genital organs to diagnose and manage benign and pre-malignant penile lesions. It then moves into diagnosing and managing penile cancer. Images illustrate how these conditions may appear in the clinical setting. It then explains Peyronie’s disease and outlines the phases, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management options for this condition. Male infertility is the final unit in this course and describes the causes and how to prepare for diagnosis including history, examination and investigation. The course concludes with outlining the management options for male infertility.
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4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on diagnosing and managing testicular cancer and then moves into male breast cancer. Unit one on testicular cancer details how to complete an examination, what to look for and how to assess a scrotal mass. Prognosis pathology, fertility and metastatic disease symptoms are discussed including longer term effects. Unit two focuses on male breast cancer and outlines the steps for examination including the lymph nodes and what to look for. Possible symptoms are described and causes discussed. Diagnostic tests and treatment options are outlined. The unit concludes with information on genetic testing, survival rates and recurrent breast cancer management.
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3.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit one of this men’s health course focusses on male hair loss. It discusses how to diagnose and manage hair loss including the two main types – androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. Other types of hair loss such as telogen effluvium, anagen hair loss, inflammatory skin disease, infections and systemic disease are also included in this unit. Hair anatomy and clinical images support the learning. Treatment and management options are outlined including possible complications for some treatments. Unit two focusses on genital inflammatory dermatoses and guides the diagnosis, treatment and management of genital inflammatory skin diseases including genital psoriasis, eczema, balanitis, lichen sclerosus and lichen planus. Clinical images are part of this unit to assist with identification of these dermatoses.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
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Addressing health inequities
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours