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Bites: Animals, snakes and insects

Detect, assess and plan treatment for bites, insect bites and snake bites.

Bites: Animals, snakes and insects
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Bites: Animals, snakes and insects
Discover critical knowledge for managing bites and stings with the "Bites: Spiders, Snakes, and Insects" course. This comprehensive program equips healthcare professionals with the tools to identify, assess, and treat reactions from venomous and non-venomous bites. Gain insights into insect-transmitted diseases, life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and first aid for snake bites. With practical case studies, dermoscopic imagery, and evidence-based approaches, this course ensures confidence in handling dermatological emergencies caused by arachnids, insects, and reptiles.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

xA/Prof. Caterina Longo

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 408259

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38767

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