AAMM LBP 2024 - Brisbane
A learning module for doctors wanting to boost their skills and confidence in managing low back pain.
Learn how to:
Sharpen your diagnostic skills with more focused history taking
Refine your physical examination skills and understand your findings
Target and interpret lumbar spinal investigations
Make a specific diagnosis leading to effective treatment
Perform basic manual therapy and trigger point injections in your office
Prescribe appropriate exercises and medications
The module comprises a prereading component of ~ 6 hours with MCQs to check comprehension in preparation for a day-long workshop of interactive tutorials, hands on physical examination and treatment techniques with feedback and case discussions.
DATE: Saturday, 23 November 2024
MODULE COST:
AAMM member- $690;
Non Member/GP/Specialist - $790;
Registrar/House Officer- $690;
Refresher module- $540
WHERE: View Hotel, CNR Kingsford Smith Drive and Hunt Street, Hamilton QLD
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION: Sunday 10 November 2024 to allow for marking of MCQ assessment.
MCQ Assessment Due: Monday 18 November 2024
Tutors:
Dr Robert Illingworth - Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Taringa, Brisbane
A/Prof Michael Yelland - General and Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Arana Hills, Brisbane
Dr Chris Edgecumbe - General and Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Eastern Heights, Ipswich
LEARN TO:
• Refine your physical examination skills and understand your findings
• Target and interpret investigations
• Make a specific diagnosis leading to effective treatment
• Perform basic manual therapy and trigger point injections in your office
• Prescribe appropriate exercises and medications
READING AND ASSESSMENT:
• Pre-reading component of approximately 6 hours in preparation for a day-long workshop of interactive tutorials, hands on physical examination and treatment techniques with feedback and case discussions.
• Multiple-choice question test.
CPD Accreditation:
This course has been approved by RACGP, ACRRM and AMA CPD home for 8 Educational Activity hours and 7 Performance Review hours.