Education

Gain a succinct overview of specific topics relating to every day practice with our wide range of education modules and advanced courses; 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 advanced courses provide the opportunity to develop indepth knowledge, skills, behaviour and attitudes in a range of therapeutic areas.

The rising health threat of liver disease: What GPs can do to prevent premature mortality

Advanced course | Hours: 7 | EA: 5 | MO: 0 | RP: 2

Liver disease now affects up to 3 of every 10 Australian adults. Primary liver cancer is the most rapidly rising cause of cancer death. Health promotion, prevention, proactive case-finding, early identification of progressive liver fibrosis and early treatment of liver diseases are essential to prevent premature mortality. Learn how to identify, manage and support your patients with liver disease.

Long-acting injectable buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence

Hours: 1.5 | EA:  1 | MO: 0 | RP: 0.5

Module 1 of 2: This learning module explores the nature of opioid dependence and the diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder, then outlines the use of pharmacotherapies in medication assisted treatment of opioid dependence (MATOD) and the benefits of opioid agonist treatment including long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) products.

Practical use of long-acting injectable buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence

Hours: 2 | EA: 1 | MO: 1 | RP: 0

Module 2 of 2: This two-part activity provides education on the various long-acting buprenorphine (LAIB) formulations available in Australia, followed by a practical exercise where the learner goes through the steps of assessing whether a patient is suitable for LAIB treatment, and discusses with them how treatment may help them achieve their goals.

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

Hours: 1 | EA: 1

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.

Haemochromatosis: 2. Is it really haemochromatosis? Diagnosis and misdiagnosis

Hours: 1.5 | EA: 1 | MO: 0 | RP: 0.5

This module provides an overview of hereditary haemochromatosis and the symptoms of iron overload. Participants will gain an understanding of how to interpret iron study results, and how to determine when genetic testing is warranted. The module also covers how to access the therapeutic venesection service offered by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

Haemochromatosis: 3. Therapeutic venesection for haemochromatosis

Hours: 1.5 | EA: 1 | MO: 0 | RP: 0.5

In this module, participants will learn about appropriate induction and maintenance venesection schedules for patients with hereditary haemochromatosis, as well as circumstances that warrant referral to a specialist. Participants will also learn how to access the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) High Ferritin app, and how to use it to screen patients for their eligibility to access therapeutic venesection. The module also looks at how to access local alternatives to the ARCBS therapeutic venesection service.

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