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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.
1 Educational activity hour
1 Outcome measurement hour
3 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
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
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
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with describing polypharmacy and the health considerations for medications in persons over 65 years. Inappropriate prescribing and over the counter medications puts elder patients at the risk of adverse drug reactions. The physiological changes in the elderly are outlined. The number of people being prescribed multiple treatments is rising and a suggested systematic approach to prescribing new medications and regular medication reviews are outlined, including a systematic approach to deprescribing. Factors to consider before prescribing a new medication include determining the goals of treatment, patient values/preferences, medications known to increase the likelihood of a prescribing cascade occurring and medication interactions. The process of Domiciliary Medication Management Reviews (DMMR) is outlined. The approach to deprescribing, including barriers, tapering of medications and medications commonly associated with adverse events are provided. The course concludes with key take home points.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course commences by describing osteoporosis and related statistics. Bone physiology and determinants of bone density are revisited and modifiable risk factors outlined. Fracture risk factors independent of Bone mineral density (BMD) are outlined and two calculators for assessing fracture risk are included. Recommendations for identifying patients to investigate for osteoporosis and bone mineral density testing are outlined. The management of osteoporosis is discussed from a non-pharmacological, lifestyle and pharmacological perspective. The course then discusses osteoporosis in men including risk factors. The course concludes with focussing on osteoporosis in young people including chronic diseases associated with lowered BMD, assessment and the principles of treatment of osteoporosis in children and adolescents.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course commences with outlining sexual offences against children. Rules may vary in different jurisdictions. Definitions, prevalence and legislation details are included. The male and female ano-genital anatomy is described in unit two. The process of forensic examinations for sexual assault are outlined in unit three and features a clinical case. Unit four focusses on the role of the GP and how a child may present. This includes features and signs to consider regarding the guardian’s characteristics and the child’s presenting profile. The process of managing these clinical presentations and aftercare is outlined. STIs, mental health and associated medical conditions are considered. The involvement of paediatric forensic and support services completes this course.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with describing palliative care, care providers and patients eligible for palliative care. It focuses on the medical practitioner role including breaking the news, how the patient may feel, cultural awareness, goals of care and having the difficult conversations. Pain assessment is discussed including diagnostic tools, types of pain and managing pain by both non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods. Options of pain management are discussed including working through a case study. The course then moves to symptom management of the gastrointestinal tract including nausea and vomiting, constipation and bowel obstruction. The course concludes with further symptom management including dyspnoea, fatigue, mood and anxiety, including dosage and delivery modes.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course opens with the definition and estimated prevalence of elder abuse. The ageing and healing processes of the skin and bones is detailed including images. Unit three outlines the physical signs of elder abuse and the possible causal factors for these injuries. Bruising injuries are discussed including differential diagnoses – for example, bleeding disorders and medications. Suspicious bruising, abrasions, lacerations and incisions are described and supported with clinical images. Bites, burns and fractures are also considered. The course then moves to self-harm, defensive and other injuries including sexual assault injuries. How to assess elder patients and avoiding diagnostic errors are described. Unit four discusses the GP role and includes why it’s easy to fail to diagnose in this challenging area. Risk factors, signs and symptoms covering general, physical, sexual, emotional, economic and neglect are incorporated. Support services information complete this course.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours