Medical expertise

Courses tagged with "Medical expertise"

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RACP members only
1.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

This resource is intended to support you to successfully navigate your transition to Advanced Training and prepare for unsupervised practice as a Specialist Physician. It’s a 'one-stop shop' that you can return to if you ever want to find a useful resource, or need a refresher on the supporting resources, policies and systems available to you.

  • Transition to Advanced Training
  • Training and assessment
  • Trainee support
  • Specialty-specific resources
  • Looking ahead

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

Alcohol Use Disorder is a diagnosis which is common in many populations and also one in which, in the past, there have been markedly divergent opinions on management. This resource aims to build capability and medical leadership in the treatment of this problem.

  • Alcohol epidemiology, pharmacology and genetics
  • Tolerance, withdrawal and intoxication
  • Alcohol-related harm and health effects
  • Treatment and management

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
2.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

Alcohol, anxiety and mood disorders are common clinical problems. This resource assists Addiction Medicine practitioners to increase their skills and knowledge in these areas.

  • Classification and diagnosis
  • Comorbidity and its impact
  • Psychological and pharmacological management
  • Alcohol, bipolar disorder and suicide

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
2 hrs
CPD Category 1

Starting your training journey with the RACP? This resource brings together the key information you need to get started and make the most of your training.

  • Progressing through Basic Training
  • Program structure, curriculum, assessment and timelines
  • RACP learning, support, tools and resources
  • Wellbeing, career planning and transition to Advanced Training

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1 hrs
CPD Category 1

This resource explores the clinical effects of cannabis use and introduces key screening and assessment tools, with practical application through a case study.

  • Introduction to cannabis use
  • Clinical effects of cannabis use
  • Screening and assessment
  • Applying knowledge through case studies

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
3 hrs
CPD Category 1

Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to better identify, assess and manage chronic breathlessness in advanced illness, across a range of conditions and clinical settings.

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Assessment and history-taking
  • Breathlessness in different conditions
  • Communication, end-of-life care and clinical decision-making

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
3 hrs
CPD Category 1

This resource aims to introduce Australasian medical specialists to genomics and help them appropriately discuss genomics with patients and their families, refer patients for genomic testing, and be involved in genomics’ broader integration into healthcare.

  • Genetics and genome sequencing
  • Clinical applications of genomic testing
  • Genomic testing and genetic services
  • Discussing and returning genomic results

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
2 hrs
CPD Category 1

This resource is intended to be used primarily by Addiction Medicine specialists and trainees, who recognise that mental health issues are common amongst patients presenting to specialist Drug and Alcohol treatment settings.

  • Identifying comorbidities
  • Empathetic listening
  • “No wrong door” for care
  • Case studies

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
4 hrs
CPD Category 1

Alcohol and drug use during pregnancy is a major risk factor for maternal morbidity and neonatal complications, but the prevalence of substance use by women that are pregnant or are of childbearing age is quite high. Early detection by screening of all pregnant women and those planning pregnancies should be a priority. These modules address the assessment of women broadly, and detailed information with regards to alcohol, tobacco and opioid use.

  • Assessment of women
  • Alcohol, tobacco and opioid use during pregnancy
  • Care during pregnancy
  • Care of infants and children

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
2.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

Genomics can provide greater understanding and more effective diagnosis of genetic conditions, from the relatively common to the extremely rare. This online course has been designed to educate you on how to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities by working together to create world-class genomic research and clinical care.

  • Historical context and building trust
  • Engagement and access to clinical care and research
  • Understanding reference data and driving health system change
  • Leadership in genomic healthcare

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

This resource aims to build the resilience of frontline workers and empower them to confidently manage methamphetamine abuse on the frontline.

  • Methamphetamine information and treatment
  • Methamphetamine and media representations
  • Methamphetamine treatment approaches
  • Substance abuse and intoxication skills

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
4.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

The Microbiology Online Learning Resource is designed as an introduction to the key concepts of microbiology for students and trainees of Infectious Diseases.

  • Microorganisms and containment measures
  • Methods of detection
  • Specimen collection and transport
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpretation of microbiology tests

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1 hr
CPD Category 1

This resource aims to review the contemporary understanding of the use of opioids and offer clear operational guidelines for potential prescribers.

  • Opioid treatment and dose
  • Opioid safety and guidelines
  • Patient selection and research gaps
  • Morphine milligram equivalent doses and conclusion

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
3.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

In order to ensure that Addiction Medicine practitioners emerge as consultants able to provide opportunistic interventions for patients with alcohol or other drug problems, this resource aims to increase skills and knowledge in these areas.

  • Brief interventions
  • Alcohol and tobacco
  • Cannabis
  • Counselling skills

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
12 hrs
CPD Category 1

This series of three online modules covers the domain of Pain Management in the Advanced Training Palliative Medicine Curriculum by presenting three long cases in a range of clinical settings. The modules also address a range of domains in the Professional Qualities Curriculum.

  • Palliative care settings
  • Opioids and analgesia
  • Mucositis and prescribing errors
  • Pain assessment and management

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

This resource will cover the most common use of the prescription drugs opioids and benzodiazepines, and others including gabapentinoids, ‘Z drugs’ and antipsychotic medications.

  • Opioids
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Other Prescription Drugs

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1.5 hrs
CPD Category 1

Helping smokers quit is a complex area, with many smokers continuing to smoke despite their medical circumstances. This resource provides an evidence-based approach to a range of interventions tailored to individual cases.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depression
  • Pregnancy and Indigenous health
  • Alcohol dependence and harm reduction
  • Schizophrenia

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
2 hrs
CPD Category 1

Learn about how to better promote and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s access to specialist care through this case study based online course.

  • Medical Specialist Access Framework (MSAF)
  • Foundations for access to specialist care
  • Equitable access to specialist healthcare
  • Stakeholder engagement and specialist medical care

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
1 hr
CPD Category 1

This online course aims to introduce Australasian medical specialists to thalidomide and thalidomide embryopathy, and their implications for thalidomide survivors today.

  • The Thalidomide Story
  • The Drug Thalidomide
  • Medical Issues and Special Considerations
  • Living with Thalidomide Embryopathy

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
2 hrs
CPD Category 1

This online course has been designed to help trainees develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver effective health care to young people.

  • Adolescent development and psycho-social assessment
  • Ethical and legal issues
  • Therapeutic engagement and self-management
  • Transition to adult care

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Self-paced learning
RACP members only
4 hrs
CPD Category 1

Young people who use drugs and alcohol is a common clinical problem. It is important for clinicians providing health care to adolescents to understand their behaviour and needs from a developmental perspective. This resource will assist Addiction Medicine practitioners in increasing their knowledge and skills to effectively manage young people and their families through specific approaches.

  • Epidemiology and developmental stages
  • Assessment frameworks and risk factors
  • Management plans and risk assessment
  • Mental health, family interventions and the BEST Plus approach

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This curated collection helps you find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Adolescent and Young Adult Health.

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This curated collection helps to find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Asthma.

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This curated collection helps you find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Diabetes.

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This curated collection has been desgined to help you find high quality Divisional Exam study resources.

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This curated collection helps you find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Medical Standards for Driving.

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This curated collection helps you find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Methamphetamine.

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This curated collection helps you find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Obesity.

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This curated collection helps you find high quality CPD resources to support your learning about Stem Cells.

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