Determine the causes and pathophysiology of acute URTI.
CPD10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
Overview
"Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)" is an essential course for healthcare professionals focusing on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common upper respiratory tract infections. The course covers a range of infections, including rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and more severe conditions like epiglottitis and deep neck infections. Participants will learn about the causes, clinical manifestations, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for these infections, all based on evidence-based practices. This course is ideal for medical practitioners looking to enhance their understanding of respiratory infections.
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 Vaishali Bhalerao
MBBS MD DGO FRANZCOG
Doctor, Royal Hobart Hospital
Beginning her medical career in Mumbai, India, Dr Vaishali Bhalerao has 22 years of knowledge and experience to impart. She completed her master's degree and went on to establish her own private practice, which she ran successfully for 15 years. During this period she also worked as Associate Professor in a state government hospital.
Before coming to Australia, Dr Bhalerao worked in one of the NHS hospital in the UK and since arriving in Australia in 2011 she has worked in various hospitals in Tasmania and Victoria including Mercy Werribee Hospital and Sunshine Hospital.
CPD hours
Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Accreditation number:549760
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Accreditation number:38187
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
Certificate pathway
Foundation Certificate of Respiratory Conditions and Infections
Improve patients' quality of life through effective prevention and management of respiratory illnesses.
Certificate pathway
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