AAMM MODULE 2023 - Neck and Upper Back Pain Brisbane
ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF NECK & UPPER BACK PAIN
A learning module for doctors wanting to boost their skills and confidence with patients disabled with neck and upper back pain - and the second of four modules for the Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Learn how to:
Sharpen your diagnostic skills with more focused history taking.
Refine your physical examination skills and make sense of your findings.
Target and interpret cervical and thoracic spinal investigations.
Make a specific diagnosis leading to effective treatment. Do basic manual therapy and injections in your office
Prescribe appropriate exercises and medications
The module comprises:
a prereading component of approximately 5 hours in preparation for a day-long workshop of interactive tutorials, hands on physical examination and treatment techniques with feedback and case discussions.
a multiple choice question assessment
DATE: Saturday 11 March 2023
TIME: 08:30 - 17:00
VENUE: Old Bishopsbourne, St Francis Theological College, Milton, Brisbane
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION: Monday 24 Feb 2023 (to allow adequate time for completion of pre-reading requirements)
MCQ ASSESSMENT DUE DATE: Monday 6 March 2023
TUTORS:
A/Prof Michael Yelland – GP & Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Arana Hill, Brisbane, Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Griffith University
Dr Scott Masters - Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Caloundra
Dr Geoff Harding – Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Sandgate, Brisbane
COST:
AAMM Members: $640.00
Non-Members: $740
Registrars/House Officers: $640
Refreshers: $490
(NOTE: This module is open to medical practitioners only)
CPD:
Applications have been made to the RACGP and ACRRM for the Educational Activity hours and Performance Review hours spent on this module
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Sheridan at [email protected] for more any questions