A one-day education course for physiotherapists and other allied health professionals featuring key themes professionals need to know when working in rheumatology.
This course offers need-to-know education for allied health professionals. Get an update on the essentials needed to deliver top-quality care, but that aren't always covered in day-to-day practice.
Programme include:- Using GIRFT and audit recommendations to improve service delivery
- Assessment of rare conditions
- Understanding blood tests and interpreting results
- Investigations and imaging
- Hot topics in rheumatology
- Interactive session on 'challenges in practice'
This course provides an opportunity to learn from your peers and showcase the role and value of your professional group to the rest of the MDT.
Learning objectives:1. To consider the role of the AHP through the patient pathway from pre-diagnosis to long-term condition management
2. To explore advanced AHP roles and consider your own professional development, creating a network of support and avenues to pursue as and when time for development might occur
3. To have up to date, evidence-based information on hot topics in rheumatology including sleep and fatigue management, exercise science, osteoporosis management and the GIRFT report