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Healthcare Professionals’ Training Needs survey

Versus Arthritis healthcare professional training and education needs survey.

Versus Arthritis is reviewing their healthcare professional training and education offer and would like to gather insight from healthcare professionals involved in diagnosing, treating and managing patients with MSK conditions, to find out about their MSK training needs and preferences.

Insights will be used to shape the future training and education the charity provides. If you could take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey before 25^th July, your input will be greatly appreciated.…

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New venue for SOMM Foundation in MSK Medicine

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) has added a new host to its venue portfolio – Perth Royal Infirmary.

The hospital will host the SOMM Foundation in Musculoskeletal Medicine Module, Unit 1 in October/November 2024.

This 4-day Unit covers the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow and wrist/hand. The unit is highly practical and combines this with theory lectures, clinical reasoning, and a review of functional anatomy. Read more

Due to demand, an additional THEORY AND PRACTICE OF INJECTION THERAPY module has been added to the course programme this year, in Liverpool this September. …

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Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures – CPD webinar

On Thursday, 25 April 2024, 4-5pm the Institute of Osteopathy is hosting a webinar on Osteoporosis and fragility fractures from its series of educational CPD webinars.

Register now to join iO Professional Development Manager, Daniel McCarthy, as he guides you through everything you need to know about the condition along with some interesting case studies. Healthcare practitioners can book attendance to this webinar for £10 (iO Members can attend for free).

Find out more from the iosteopathy.org news page.

Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care course – Glasgow

This one day course will be split into three main sections covering low back pain and sciatica, lower limb and upper limb. The course has been designed by GPs primarily for GPs and GP Trainees but is also beneficial for other primary healthcare professionals such as Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and Physiotherapists who support patients with MSK conditions.

Wednesday 3^rd July 9-5pm
The Studio, Glasgow
£165

Find more information and the learning outcomes from the Versus Arthritis Training courses page.

ORUK Announces New Research Fellowships

Applications are open for ORUK research fellowships in partnership with the BOA, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and The British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS).

Two BOA/ORUK fellowships of up to £65k are available for a project in any area of orthopaedics including basic science, diagnosis, treatment, surgical technology, AI, logistics or audit. The research can be self-contained or part of a wider research programme and should be integral to the applicant pursuing a higher degree.…

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Versus Arthritis MSK Bitesize webinar

The training in this MSK Bitesize webinar focuses on the ten topics that predominantly feature within primary care settings.

The topics focused on are:

Osteoarthritis,
Inflammatory arthritis,
Fibromyalgia,
Polymyalgia Rheumatica,
Myeloma,
Gout,
Hypermobility,
Paediatric MSK,
Lupus,
and Physical Activity.

This session is aimed at GPs and other primary care professionals involved in diagnosing and supporting patients with MSK conditions.

Thursday 23rd May 6-9pm
Microsoft Teams
£35

Find more information from the Versus Arthritis webpage of Training courses for healthcare professionals.

SOMM Injection CPD Day

The Injection CPD Day is still a new product for SOMM but the two days held recently in Belfast were a great success with excellent feedback. Attendees review current evidence as well as refreshing their practical skills and enhancing their clinical reasoning in MSK injection therapy.

The next CPD Day will be held in Liverpool on Saturday, 11th May 2024. For further information and booking, please visit SOMM’s website.

New CPD webinar series on MSK conditions

The Institute of Osteopathy is running a series of educational CPD webinars to improve the recognition and management of spinal red flag pathologies for osteopaths and other healthcare practitioners. The first session focused on Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) which was well attended and received. The series continues with osteoporosis and insufficiency fractures, vascular pathologies of the neck, and neurological screening. Healthcare practitioners can book attendance to this webinar for £10 (iO Members can attend for free).

Find out more here.

New Injection Therapy CPD Day course

SOMM has launched a new Injection Therapy CPD Day course, beginning in in Belfast and Liverpool.

This 1-day course aims to provide injection therapists with a one-stop update and refresher. It is an essential CPD activity in demonstrating ongoing capabilities, currency and continued professional development in injection therapy and for your portfolio.

The teaching takes the form of lecture, demonstration, group work, case study and tutorials.

Find more information on SOMM’s website

Diploma in MSK Medicine

Demonstrate your clinical knowledge in MSK care with the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

The Diploma has been developed to support the multi-professional workforce that is evolving to meet the growing need for optimal care of musculoskeletal conditions by demonstrating applied knowledge in this important field.

The examination and associated qualification recognise excellence in MSK care and provide a benchmark of quality for both service commissioners and patients.

The standard setting exam takes place on May 7^th 2024. Learn more about the exam and how to apply here.