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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on the screening, diagnosis and management of androgen deficiency. Content includes management strategies for patients with this condition and determining whether to refer to a specialist. It explains the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, adrenal androgens and testosterone action. Androgen deficiency is described as well as the classification and causes of male hypogonadism. The diagnostic approach including signs and symptoms of androgen deficiency are supported by diagrams and clinical images. Functional and late onset hypogonadism management options are outlined including lifestyle measures and the benefits and risks of pharmacology.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on screening for dementia in men within the context of a mental health assessment and diagnosing and managing dementia including knowing when to refer to a specialist. Unit one introduces an overview of male mental health issues and stresses the importance of mental health screening and lists possible disorders and comorbidities. Cognitive decline and depression are discussed including how dementia may be worsened by other psychiatric conditions. The risk factors for dementia and test options to rule out other causes are outlined. Subsyndromal depression and cognitive plasticity are discussed. Multiple contributors, common behaviours and other dementia causes are detailed including Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia. The approach, diagnosis and monitoring are included. Treatment options are outlined for managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. It discusses neuropsychiatric symptoms and recognises agitation as one of the challenging behaviours. Dementia management, referral options, screening tools and training complete this course.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on ways to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent heart disease. It outlines ways to maintain weight control and prevent obesity. Graphs and charts are used to demonstrate the effects of exercise on men. The relationship between obesity in Australia and chronic conditions is outlined including metabolic syndrome. Treatment options for obesity include lifestyle, medications, surgery and counselling. Assessment of a patient’s symptoms, recognising and managing behavioural change techniques, recognising masculinity and motivating patients are a feature of this course. The impact of age-related sarcopenia is discussed and the challenges this presents for the obese male. Information and statistics about the effects of exercise and nutrition complete this course.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
5.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on the anatomy of the testes, scrotum and inguinal region. Content includes clinical problems of benign swellings, cancer, pain and impaired supply to male anatomy. Anatomical images of each area are a feature to reinforce learning. The course describes the anatomy of the testes and possible clinical problems and moves to the scrotum anatomy and associated clinical problems including lymph spread from scrotum to penis, hydrocoele and varicocele. The spermatic cord and possible clinical problems are outlined including vasectomy information and potential hazards. Content covers abdominal apertures, inguinal and femoral rings, inguinal canal and inguinal triangle, and looks at patent processus vaginalis (and hernia risk). Various hernias including abdominal hernias, groin and scrotal swellings, strangulated hernias and referred pain are outlined.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on the role of the medical practitioner in the management of conditions that commonly affect men. These include diabetes and myocardial infarcts, hypertension and strokes and more generally, in the prevention of disease, minimising suicide risk and optimising good health. It commences with cardiovascular, diabetes, strokes and hypertension statistics and the impact of lifestyle choices on health outcomes. Three patient case approaches including history, priorities, what matters most to the patient, risk factors, information gathering, next steps, motivation for lifestyle changes and ongoing management are a feature of this course. Data on suicide risk in Australia and why these statistics may continue to rise are covered. The role of the medical practitioner is discussed and encourages practitioners to engage with male patients for better health outcomes. Reasons are provided for medical practitioners to prioritise their own health.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Cultural safety is defined by the RACGP as ‘an outcome of health practice and education that enables safe service to be defined by those who receive the service’[1]and a mandatory requirement for the Melbourne Medical School’s MD curriculum. We have added this new section on our GP Supervisor Community to support your practice to encourage effective, culturally safe primary healthcare, and a culturally safe environment for our students. [1]RACGP. (n.d). Cultural awareness education and cultural safety training. Retrieved 16 November 2022 from:https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Faculties/ATSI/NFATSIH-Cultural-awareness-and-safety-training.PDF Links to an external site.
Culturally safe practice
Addressing health inequities
2 Performance review hours
5 Educational activity hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
The source of the Department of General Practice’s student placements is a network of over 1500 practices involved in teaching and research known as VicREN. In any one year, approximately 350 practices are actively involved in teaching Doctor of Medicine (MD) students. The DGP conducts an annual face to face or online training workshop that all teaching GPs are encouraged to attend. Training covers assessment and curriculum requirements for the students, and other information relevant to teaching MD students.
Professionalism
1.5 Educational activity hours
0.5 Performance review hour
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, and how these guidelines lead to smarter choices and healthier lives, guides policy and informs industry. Nutrient reference values and the link to food choices and chronic disease is highlighted. Recommended servings are listed for each of the five major food groups. The module compares the Australian guide with international dietary guidelines. A case study is presented examining patient food consumption and suggests better food choices to meet the patient’s goals. References and guides are presented throughout the course.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Addressing health inequities
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course focuses on the role of nutrition and diet in the aetiology of major nutrition-related chronic diseases. Most chronic diseases are responsive to improved dietary choices. The dietary management of conditions including weight concern, coronary heart disease, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer and chronic kidney disease are outlined. Recognised dietary options such as plant-based diets, Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, vegetarian and MIND diet are discussed in detail. The course concludes with the discussion of isolated food groups and macronutrients in managing chronic disease including low glycaemic index (GI) food, low fat and high protein diets.
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 course focuses on comparing and evaluating current popular diets against the Australian Dietary Guidelines. The description and pros and cons of popular diets including paleolithic (paleo) diets, ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, gluten-free and ‘I Quit Sugar’ diets are discussed. The course then focuses on distinguishing the credible, evidence-based facts of nutrition information against unreliable nutrition myths to ensure patient safety in primary care. The organic vs non-organic, coconut oil usage, green juices and smoothies are discussed. Common red flags and a list of trusted sources are provided.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Addressing health inequities
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours