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Education: Diagnosis and management of chronic heart failure in general practice
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,...
ALM: Asthma in Australia: Practical solutions for challenges in primary care
This activity covers best practice diagnostic and management principles for asthma, strategies for preventative care and reducing the risk of hospitalisation.
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: Biosimilar medicines: A general practice update
Biosimilar medicines are becoming increasingly available in Australia, but misconceptions surrounding them exist among both patients and prescribers.
Clearing the air: Busting myths about nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation
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...
GP ALM & Allied Health Skills: Youth AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) and Sexual Health
This activity seeks to educate health professionals on issues surrounding alcohol and other drug use and sexual health in youth, as well as their mental health implications.

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.

Asthma in Australia: 3. Adjusting treatment and encouraging adherence

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

This module explores the key barriers to adherence for your asthma patients, and presents strategies to manage these challenges based on current Australian guidelines. Participants will be able to access practical resources designed to help create a written asthma action plan for your patients, as well as tips on how to make the most of your consultation time with a patient.

Asthma in Australia: 4. Preventative care to stop asthma flares

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

This module focuses on preventative care for your patients with asthma. The module provides and overview of potentially modifiable risk factors for flare-ups such as high SABA use, comorbidities, and exposures, and explores management strategies and brief interventions that participants can implement with their patients. Practical tips are included for GPs working in rural and remote areas, as well as for those working with culturally diverse populations.

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