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Legal and illegal drugs in sport

Evaluate the issues around use of drugs in sport and determine a clinical approach applicable to athletes

CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Legal and Illegal Drugs in Sport" is a comprehensive course designed to educate healthcare professionals on the use of performance-enhancing drugs and the legal, ethical, and medical implications in sport. It covers both legal therapeutic substances and prohibited drugs, offering insights into the impact on athletes’ performance, health, and careers. Participants will learn about the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, Australian anti-doping regulations, and how to manage athletes who may require therapeutic use exemptions. This course is essential for healthcare providers involved in sports medicine or advising athletes.

Meet your presenter

Dr Joe Kosterich

Course Chair

MBBS

Lecturer, Curtin Medical School

Dr Joe Kosterich is a general practitioner, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry consultant. He writes for numerous medical and mainstream publications and is a regular on radio and television. He is often called to give opinions in medico legal cases, is clinical editor of a medical magazine, adjunct professor (teaching) at UWA and a lecturer at Curtin Medical School.

Dr Kosterich has a special interest in plant-based therapies, men’s health, chronic disease and mental health. He has self-published two books and maintains a website and blog with health information and commentary. Through all this, Dr Kosterich continues to see patients as a GP each week.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5

Reviewing performance hours6.0

Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 788486

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38643

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

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10.5 CPD Hours
10.5 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine

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