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Education

Gain a succinct overview of specific topics relating to every day practice with our 1, 2 or 6 hour education modules; quick and easy to complete anytime, anywhere. You will receive a certificate for completing any of these education activities. CPD points are also available. Our ALMs provide the opportunity to develop indepth knowledge, skills, behaviour and attitudes in a range of therapeutic areas.

Dementia in primary care: Recognising and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms and physical comorbidities

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can lead to quality of life impacts in not only the individual with dementia, but also others around them. This module explores the assessment of BPSD using the ABC (antecedent, behaviour, consequence) model, and discusses the management of BPSD using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods as well as the management of comorbid conditions associated with dementia.

IN Control clinical audit: INsulin INitiation and INtensification to avoid clinical INertia

Clinical audit | RACGP: 40pts | ACRRM: 6hrs | GPs only

Timely intensification of glucose-lowering medications to achieve target HbA1c is a key aspect of type 2 diabetes management. This program aims to support initiation or intensification of insulin therapy for patients who are currently not at their target HbA1c.

Referrals to Familial Cancer Centres for BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Hereditary mutations of the tumour suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 can lead to an elevated risk of breast cancer. This education explores how to identify affected patients with a family history of cancer, and provides an overview of how Familial Cancer Centres can assist these patients through genetic testing and risk management.

Referrals to Familial Cancer Centres for Lynch syndrome risk assessment

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic mutation that increases an individual's risk of various cancers. This education explores how to identify affected patients with a family history of cancer, and provides an overview of how Familial Cancer Centres can assist these patients through genetic testing and risk management.

Diagnosis and management of chronic heart failure in general practice

ALM | Hours: 6 | RACGP: 40pts | ACRRM: 6hrs

Heart failure is a significant health issue in Australia, with complex diagnostic and management methods that must be tailored to each patient. This ALM comprehensively covers the many stages of heart failure management including the identification of risk factors, diagnosis and investigations, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, management of progression and comorbidities, the use of implantable devices and end-of-life care, and multidisciplinary care programs.

Asthma in Australia: 1. Asthma basics

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

This module provides an overview of the current prevalence and impact of asthma in Australia, and will help you identify common challenges to providing optimal asthma care in primary practice. Participants will gain an understanding of the heterogeneity of asthma and the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual patient.

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