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Education: COVID-19 coronavirus in Australia
This module provides crucial information on the primary care response to COVID-19, incorporating practical recommendations from the Department of Health, World Health Organisation, RACGP and other leading...
Education: Responsible prescribing of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain as part of a multimodal approach
This module aims to educate GPs about the broad issues about opioid use in society, as well as how to confidently and responsibly manage chronic non-cancer pain using an individualised sociopsychobiomedical...
Education: Diabetes treatment trials and tribulations: Overcoming therapeutic inertia - On-demand webinar
Join international expert Prof Kamlesh Khunti and two local experts, A/Prof Marg McGIll and Dr Gary Deed in an engaging, interactive, on-demand webinar experience – customised for you.
Education: Management of the patient with confirmed epilepsy and specific needs
This module provides practical guidance in the management of epilepsy in patients with specific needs, such as children, adolescents and women planning pregnancy, as well as patients with stable epilepsy, and...

Education: Ensuring optimal care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

This module outlines the optimal treatment of COPD patients in line with the latest clinical guidelines.

Education: Management of motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease
This one-hour module seeks to improve management of patients with Parkinson’s disease in primary care, focussing on identifying whether motor and non-motor symptoms are well controlled, taking appropriate...

Biosimilar medicines: A general practice update

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

Biosimilar medicines are becoming increasingly available in Australia, but misconceptions surrounding them exist among both patients and prescribers. This activity seeks to support primary care practitioners’ safe and effective use of these medications, and develop patient and prescriber confidence through education and evidence-based decision making.

Topical corticosteroids in atopic dermatitis: The naked truth

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

Atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) is a common skin condition that often begins in infancy or early childhood, but can also arise in young adults or later in life. This module seeks to assist health professionals effectively manage this condition in the primary care setting, dispelling common misconceptions regarding topical corticosteroids and undertaking patient education to optimise treatment outcomes.

Diabetes treatment trials and tribulations: Overcoming therapeutic inertia - On-demand webinar

Hours: 1.5 | RACGP: 3pts | ACRRM: 2hrs | ADEA 1.5pts

How can we encourage our patients to reach and maintain optimal glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes (T2D)? Often we need to rationalise what’s not working to be able to choose solutions that will work. Join international expert Prof Kamlesh Khunti and two local experts, A/Prof Marg McGIll and Dr Gary Deed in an engaging, interactive, on-demand webinar experience – customised for you.

Shining a light on sun-damaged skin: Recognising and managing non-melanoma skin cancer and other effects of sun-damaged skin

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

Sun damage caused by ultraviolet radiation is linked to a number of common conditions such as solar keratosis, skin cancer, and photoaging. This module looks at the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common non-melanoma skin conditions in general practice, and will help GPs identify when a specialist referral is necessary.

Busting the myths and redefining myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

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

ME/CFS is a complex, chronic, debilitating disease with systemic effects, which is estimated to affect up to 250,000 Australians. This module aims to educate GPs and others working in the primary care space about our evolving understanding of ME/CFS as an illness, and looks at some of the myths surrounding diagnosis and treatment.

Clearing the air: Busting myths about nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

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

This module aims to help all HCPs to systematically identify smokers, assess their readiness to quit and nicotine dependence, and offer them advice on smoking cessation support. In addition, this module looks at the efficacy and safety of nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT), and provides a suite of resources for supporting patients through their quit journey.

Essential epilepsy: from presentation and referral to regular review

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

Epilepsy is a complex condition requiring ongoing care, and GPs must be aware of the long-term needs of the patient and the role of the multidisciplinary team in ensuring the patient maintains their quality of life. This three-part ALM provides comprehensive education on the initial assessment, identification and management of epilepsy, as well as the management of complex cases of epilepsy involving specific needs, and includes a patient review exercise to support specialist referral.

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