Overview

A one-day education course for physiotherapists and other allied health professionals, featuring key themes professionals need to know when working in rheumatology.
Date
10 July 2025
Venue
Online
CPD
6 hours
This course offers need-to-know, introductory education in rheumatology for physiotherapists, first contact practitioners, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals. You can expect to expand your knowledge and clinical practice in rheumatology, with sessions covering the essentials needed to deliver top-quality care, that aren't always covered in day-to-day practice.

Learning objectives:
  • To gain knowledge and understanding to improve your clinical practice and learn more about your professional role in your rheumatology team.
  • To have up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge of the role of the AHP with regards to screening, diagnosis and long-term management of rheumatology conditions.
  • To have up-to-date, evidence-based information on hot topics in rheumatology including fatigue management, hypermobility and the anti-inflammatory actions of exercise.
This course also offers an opportunity to learn from your peers and showcases the role and value of your professional group to the rest of the MDT.
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Rheumatology practice for allied health professionals

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Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£170
+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£140
+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£110
+VAT

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£245
+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£210
+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£155
+VAT

2025 draft programme

Morning

09:00 - 13:10

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

09:00 - 09:05

Welcome

09:05 - 09:40

AHP input early in the diagnostic journey: what can a MSK or first contact physiotherapist offer to rheumatology

09:40 - 10:20

Rheumatology screening in clinic: tools, techniques and tips

10:20 - 10:40

Break

10:40 - 11:40

Bloods for the AHP in rheumatology: an interactive, case-based introduction

11:40 - 12:25

Pharmacology insights for AHPs

12:25 - 13:10

Lunch

Afternoon

13:10 - 17:25

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

13:10 - 13:55

Ultrasound for AHPs

13:55 - 14:25

Managing fatigue

14:25 - 14:55

Physical activity: why is movement 'medicine' for people with inflammatory conditions?

14:55 - 15:25

Hypermobility: management tips for local services

15:25 - 15:45

Break

15:45 - 16:30

Case discussion session

16:30 - 17:15

Keynote: Creating the Burning Platform: Leadership in trying times for healthcare

17:15 - 17:25

Summary and closing remarks