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Osteoarthritis

Diagnose and manage osteoarthritis to achieve functional gains, utilising lifestyle changes and appropriate pharmacological treatment.

Osteoarthritis
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Osteoarthritis (OA)" course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge on diagnosing and managing osteoarthritis. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches to assessing OA, including clinical and diagnostic criteria, and developing personalised management plans focused on non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. This course covers lifestyle modifications, patient education, and strategies to empower patients with chronic disease. Through case studies and practical insights, this course equips clinicians to improve outcomes for patients with OA.

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 Sharon Sykes

Dr Sharon Sykes

MBBS BAppSc FRACGP

General practitioner

Dr Sharon Sykes works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. Dr Sykes served 18 years in the Royal Australian Air Force before becoming a general practitioner. She has a special interest in medical education and has previously worked as a medical educator for North Coast GP Training.

 

She holds a MBBS, Bachelor of Applied Science (Med Lab Sci) and a Fellowship of the RACGP.

CPD hours

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

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 441450

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38226

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

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