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Date: 01/01/2026 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. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This online learning course has been developed to improve health professionals’ knowledge and understanding of PCOS. By the end of the course health professionals working in primary care will be able to deliver evidence-based, best-practice management to patients, leading to improved health outcomes and a greater awareness and recognition of the condition. It covers the following points: • signs and symptoms • diagnosis and assessment • reproductive, metabolic and psychological health implications • guide to consultation • key principles of management and treatment.
4.5 Educational activity hours
1 Performance review hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
TheSkin Cancer Auditand Research Database (SCARD)Surgical Audit Project is a surgical log designed for doctors who treat skin malignancies. It has been designed to facilitate the easy recording of useful data at the time of treatment so that the treatment of skin cancers can be tracked. The SCARD system is used typically those in primary care professionals that are working with skin cancer; such as doctors, nurses, pathologists, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons.
10 Educational activity hours
15 Performance review hours
15 Outcome measurement hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The curriculum is evidence based - peer reviewed publications and designed according to the criteria set down by theRome IV (2016) forFunctional Gastrointestinal Disorders(FGIDs). 'Alteration of the gut-brain interaction’ :includes 5 disorders. These are : Motility disturbanceVisceral hypersensitivityAltered mucosal and immune functionAltered gut microbiotaAltered central nervous system (CNS) processingRome IV describes FGIDs as ‘a group of disorders classified by GI symptoms related to any combination of ’ the above 5 conditions. There are 6 online modules in this course:Module 1 Basic IntroductionModule 2.1 – 2.5Altered gut microbiota: Causative factorsModule 3.1 – Altered CNS processing andamp; Altered gut microbiota : Neurocognitive impairmentModule 3.2 – Altered CNS processing (fatigue , mental fatigue) andamp; Altered gut microbiotaModule 3.3 – Altered CNS processing (sleep, anxiety andamp; moods) andamp; Altered gut microbiotaModule 4 – Visceral Hypersensitivity andamp; Altered gut microbiotaModule 5 – Motility disturbance andamp; Altered gut microbiotaModule 6 - Altered mucosalandamp; Altered gut microbiota
1 Performance review hour
Addressing health inequities
Culturally safe practice
Ethical practice
Professionalism
14 Educational activity hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The course is designed to help general practitioners stay up to date with the latest evidence around the management of menopause and feel confident when providing patient centred care.Although this course has been designed for general practitioners, other health professionals are also welcome to participate.
1.5 Educational activity hours
0.5 Performance review hour
Professionalism
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
In this practical and engaging recorded presentation from the Northern Rivers Melanoma Specialists’ Update, Skin Cancer GP A/Prof Paul Fishburn and Pathologist Dr Alexandra Currie explore how dermoscopy and dermatopathology work together to improve skin cancer diagnosis. In the first presentation, A/Prof Fishburn covers core principles of dermoscopy, including pattern recognition, the “Chaos and Clues” approach and key features of both pigmented and non-pigmented lesions. Special attention is given to challenging clinical scenarios and high-risk anatomical sites. Dr Currie then explains how dermoscopic findings correlate with histopathology and highlights what clinicians should include on pathology requests to support accurate diagnosis.The presentations conclude with case study discussions demonstrating dermoscopic histopathological correlation.
3 Educational activity hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This Mini Audit has been designed for GPs who do not see many skin cancer patients and who don't participate in the Sonic Surgical Audit.Participants are required to submit a minimum of three surgical skin cases, seen with the previous 12 months and answer a series of reflective questions on the clinical diagnosis and treatment of these cases. They then undertake some learning in the form of a published journal article review and quiz, watch two videos on skin cancer and again answer questions and finally reflect on their actions with regards the three cases and what if anything they would do differently having undertaken the learning in this course.
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Ethical practice
3 Educational activity hours
8 Outcome measurement hours
7 Performance review hours
8 MOPS (Surgery) hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course commences with the statistics and clinical significance of dementia. Common dementia diseases outlined include Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and younger onset dementia. Diagnosis information including history, early signs and symptoms, other cognitive impairment causes and inclusion/exclusion criteria are outlined. Examination options include observations, bedside tests, cardiovascular, neuro and mental health. Pathology and imaging options are discussed including screening tools and their advantages and disadvantages. The course then moves to the benefits of early diagnosis and concludes with applying the course learning to three case studies.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course commences with the definition and statistics for falls in the elderly. Risk and prevention factors at both the community and individual level are considered. Predictors for fall risk include increasing age, history of falls, abnormal gait or balance and polypharmacy. Validated falls risk screening tools are discussed that lead to assessment and implementation of a management plan to reduce risk of falls and fall related injuries. As part of the assessment process, history, examination, intrinsic and extrinsic factors risk factors, home assessment and appropriate investigations support the development of a management plan. Medications that may increase falls risk are listed together with falls reduction programs for the patient and also for the clinical setting.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Addressing health inequities
Ethical practice
Professionalism
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course opens with the definition, prevalence and legislation of child maltreatment. The process of mandatory reporting is provided. Unit two includes clinical images of various trauma injuries include bruises, abrasions, burns and bites that relate to physical abuse. Unit three outlines the clinical process when physical abuse or neglect is displayed. Presenting features including risk factors of presenting guardian characteristics and the child factors are discussed. Cutaneous injuries including bruising and burns are described and supported by clinical images. Differential diagnoses are considered including dermatological conditions. The consequences of abuse are outlined. Unit four focuses on the role of the GP and the process of managing these clinical presentations including the involvement of paediatric forensic and support services.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice