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Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with an overview of depression and the increasing higher levels of psychological distress for older people. The content includes information on understanding depression, depression categories and how the medical profession defines depression. It then moves to the causes of depression, risk factors for the elderly, and other causal factors including at-risk groups. The effects of depression and how they may be displayed are mentioned, then considers diagnostic information, screening and assessment tools. Assessing suicide risk, differential considerations and investigations are outlined. The GP Mental health Care Plan and treatment approach includes education, lifestyle changes, psychological and medication considerations. The course concludes with two clinical case studies.
6 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course commences with looking at the causes and effect of malnutrition in the elderly. Included are the physiological effects of ageing on the gastrointestinal system and other clinical manifestations including anorexia. Understanding undernutrition in the elderly includes screening assessment tools and information on management techniques. Undernutrition is also often associated with people with dementia. The course then moves to obesity in the elderly including sarcopenic obesity. Approaches to weight loss in the elderly are included. The course concludes with an overview and guidelines of nutrient requirements in the elderly.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The elderly are more likely to have complex and multiple health care needs and problems. The medical practitioner’s role in caring for the elderly considers family and other carer relationships and medical legal practicalities. This includes communicating with carers, recognising carer stress and when to recommend respite care. Complexities and options for caring for the elderly in the community including government subsidised services like the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care Packages. Transition, respite care and mental health care information is included together with information on retirement villages and supported accommodation options. The course then moves to how to apply for residential aged care facilities (RACF), ACAT assessments and considerations to achieving residential aged care. Services are discussed together with the transition process to supported accommodation. The course concludes with information on the medical practitioner role in providing care to residents in RACFs and includes Medicare information.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This outcome improvement activity relates toOsteoporosisand enables doctors to review and enhance their current practice for patients with this condition. The activity will guide you to compare and measure your management of patients who have osteoporosis prior to, and after applying evidence-based guidelines to three patient cases. Guides, tools and templates are provided as you work through this activity. At the completion of this activity, you are asked to reflect and measure your improved patient management and outline systemic changes you may have implemented into your clinical practice.
8.5 Outcome measurement hours
8.5 MOPS (AST - Adult Internal Medicine) hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course commences with the description and epidemiology of asthma. The history, pathogenesis and a range of risk factors are outlined. An overview of the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with asthma also includes mimics of asthma symptoms. Diagnosis and management for adolescents and adults including diagnostic tools are outlined then moves to the diagnosis, diagnostic tools and management of asthma in infants and children. Red flags to look for are described. The course concludes with information on thunderstorm asthma, asthma emergencies, acute asthma in primary care, vaccination and lists available asthma resources.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The aim of this course is to apply a chronic disease management framework for medical practitioners managing patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Learning includes incorporating a teams-based approach to ongoing patient management. The course commences with dementia statistics in the elderly. The significant role of the GP includes identifying the stages, types, diagnosis and characteristics of this disease. Information on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and testing options are discussed. Content includes cognitive function, pathology, imaging, depression assessment, medication review and function assessment. Non-pharmacological management of BPSD and pharmacotherapy information including potential side effects are discussed. Content includes managing physical co-morbidities, palliative care and advanced care directives. Management strategies include working with multidisciplinary teams and family and carers. The course concludes with comprehensive information on genetics and dementia risks, and what factors may contribute to the prevention of dementia.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with explaining the purpose of sinuses and how sinusitis can develop. Contributing risk factors and presenting symptoms are outlined. Examination rules are described for the nose, throat, ears and lungs including red flags for infection. Awareness of the stages of sinusitis, classifications and investigation options determine management options. Management options are detailed including nasal sprays, reducing inflammation, treating the underlying cause and safety netting at each step. Onward referral information is included. Prevention strategies and potential complications are outlined that consider other contributing factors that may lead to an alternative diagnosis. The course concludes with an clinical case example that reinforces the course content.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
6 MOPS (AST - Adult Internal Medicine) hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Australia. GPs are in an ideal position to identify and manage modifiable risk factors for CVAs such as hypertension and atrial fibrillation. They can also reduce the morbidity of stroke survivors by managing long term complications such as sexual dysfunction and depression. The course commences with the burden, definitions, classifications and statistics of strokes and TIAs. Common symptoms are outlined together with mimics and atypical presentations of strokes. Mandatory and discretionary investigations are covered plus secondary prevention measures and guides for stroke management. Risk factors and stroke prevention are discussed. Antithrombotic options are outlined and when surgical interventions are required. Content incorporates comprehensive information on complications in stroke survivors including depression, mood disturbance, sexual dysfunction, fatigue and driving restrictions. The course concludes with further TIA information on the risks of TIAs leading to strokes, investigations and patient management.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
6 MOPS (AST - Adult Internal Medicine) hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with an overview of URTI’s including the anatomy of the upper respiratory tract. Common infections are outlined including their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis and treatment options. These infections include rhinitis, sinusitis, ear and mastoid, pharyngitis, tonsilitis, deep neck, laryngitis, croup and epiglottitis. The various severity levels of each of these conditions is described to assist with determining management options.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
6 MOPS (AST - Adult Internal Medicine) hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that requires attentive and multi-disciplinary management. Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease (IPD) is the most common of the Parkinsonian disorders. The course commences with an introduction and definition before outlining the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Diagnosing this condition requires careful history taking and examination, including an awareness of prodromal and cardinal symptoms. Motor symptoms including bradykinesia, rest tremor and rigidity are outlined. Nonmotor symptoms including mood disorders, cognitive dysfunction, atypical features and exclusion criteria are also addressed. Management strategies for the progression of symptoms including patient and carer communication are discussed. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options are outlined for this complex and diverse disease.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours