SHORT COURSES IN

Degenerative joint diseases

Assess patients with chronic joint pain.

CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Degenerative Joint Diseases" course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge on assessing, diagnosing, and managing osteoarthritis (OA) and spondylosis. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches to managing chronic joint pain, focusing on key areas such as epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment strategies. The course emphasises a holistic, patient-centred approach to care, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. This course equips clinicians with the tools to improve outcomes for patients with degenerative joint diseases in primary care.

Meet your presenter

Dr Alice Lam

MBChB FRACGP

General practitioner

Dr Alice Lam is a general practitioner passionate about evidence-based medicine and education for medical professionals and their patients. She has over 23 years of medical experience in Australia and overseas. Dr Lam graduated from the University of Manchester, UK and practised both as a locum and partner. Since 2008, she has worked as a GP in Melbourne, Australia. Her other interests include digital health, health writing and education for health professionals and patients.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5

Reviewing performance hours6.0

Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 448705

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38546

Short course fee

$295

Course includes:

Focused learning on a specific clinical topic
Practical knowledge for everyday practice
Led by experienced clinicians
Lifetime access to course materials

Enrol now

By enrolling, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Prices are in AUD and exclude GST. For Australian residents, 10% GST is added at checkout unless you enter a valid ABN.

ACCREDITED BY

10.5 CPD Hours
10.5 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Professional Certificate of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine

Continue your learning

Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.