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Inflammatory arthritis

Determine the steps to initiate a diagnosis in patients with acutely painful joints and plan the collaborative management with specialist/s for common inflammatory arthritis.

Inflammatory arthritis
CPD 11.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Understand and manage complex inflammatory arthritis conditions with our "Inflammatory Arthritis" course. Tailored for healthcare professionals, this evidence-based program delves into key types of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, pseudogout, and psoriatic arthritis. Gain insights into early diagnosis, treatment strategies, and patient care through interactive modules and real-world case studies. Explore the latest guidelines for using DMARDs, biologics, and non-pharmacological therapies to optimise patient outcomes. Whether you're a primary care provider or a specialist, this course equips you with the tools to confidently diagnose and treat inflammatory arthritis.

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

Dr Alice Lam

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 hours5.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours11.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 788339

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38636

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.

Progress to the full certificate course

Foundation Certificate of Arthritis: Types and Treatments, Professional Diploma of Chronic Disease and Conditions, Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Certificate pathway

Foundation Certificate of Arthritis: Types and Treatments, Professional Diploma of Chronic Disease and Conditions, Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine

Learn to diagnose, manage, and differentiate between different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.

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