Category: Courses Classes & Study

Versus Arthritis upcoming courses

Core Skills Workshop (includes MSK Bitesize)
Tuesday 10th June 2025, 9am-5pm,
Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW (in-person)
£220
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MSK Bitesize
Thursday 17th July 2025, 6-9pm (online)
£45
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Course Details

Core Skills is a practical program designed to equip primary healthcare professionals with the confidence and expertise to accurately diagnose and manage MSK conditions. Our training provides delegates a supportive environment to develop confidence and skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with MSK conditions.…

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Psoriasis Association Conference 2025 now CPD certified

The Psoriasis Association is delighted to share that the ‘Right Treatment: Right Time’ Annual Meeting 2025 has received CPD certification, meaning CPD points are available for attendees.

This is great news for healthcare professionals, academics or those who are interested in continuing professional development on a personal level. For those who would like a certificate for their attendance at conference 2025, these will be supplied from The CPD certification service on behalf of The Psoriasis Association following the event.

Confirmed speakers include Professor Darren Ashcroft, Professor Catherine Smith, Dr Andrew Pink and Dr Thivi Maruthappu.…

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SOMM joins MACP as Clinical Interest Group…

…and Prepares to Present at 2025 Study Day

SOMM is excited to share the news that they have officially become a Clinical Interest Group for the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP).

As part of this new collaboration, SOMM has been invited to present at the upcoming MACP 2025 Study Day, themed “Challenging Concepts in MSK”. The event will be held on Saturday 7th June 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP.…

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Exploring education pathways in MSK Medicine

Johnny Smith, SOMM’s Chair of Education, recently recorded a webinar with Katie Emmett from Physiquipe where they explored pathways in MSK Medicine. Johnny highlighted the ways in which SOMM ensures their content is current, evidence-based and how the approach has evolved over the years. It became apparent that there is synergy with SOMM and Physiquipe, and both parties are looking forward to further collaboration in the future, which will certainly benefit MSK education and services delivered.

Please view the recording by following this link: A Conversation with SOMM.

FSEM’s Diploma examinations 2025

Team CareDiploma in Team Care

The Diploma in Team Care will set the standard for Team Care knowledge across Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Applications open now.
Exam sitting: 15th April 2025

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FSEM diploma coursesDiploma in MSK Medicine

The Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine sets the standard for MSK knowledge across the entire breadth of community care.

Applications open now.
Exam sitting: 20th May 2025

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Registration for NOA Annual Conference closes on 1st May

The NOA Conference and Awards takes place on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC). NOA members can register here.

The CPD accredited NOA Conference – which is free to attend for NOA members – brings together clinicians and healthcare professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds within orthopaedics.

The conference promises a day filled with knowledge sharing, networking, and celebrating achievements. The agenda includes keynote addresses from leading figures in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal (MSK) health, presentations from NOA awards finalists, and various sessions from NOA networks.

AHP for the Armed Forces

Webinar: Allied Health Professions for the Armed Force Community

On 4 February 2025, the iO will be showcasing a career as an osteopath, and explaining how your transferable skills and values lend themselves to this long-term sustainable career. The webinar includes the opportunity to watch an osteopath in action and hear from the NHSE AHP Programme Lead, Paul Chapman MCSP DSA (csp), as well as The Institute of Osteopathy, university admissions; listen to lived experience from former armed forces members that are now clinicians and military spouses.…

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FSEM’s Diploma examinations 2025

Diploma in Team Care

The Diploma in Team Care will set the standard for team care knowledge across sport and exercise medicine.

Applications open now. Exam sitting: 15th April 2025

Learn more and apply.

Diploma in MSK Medicine

The Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine sets the standard for MSK knowledge across the entire breadth of community care.

Applications open now. Exam sitting: 20th May 2025

Learn more and apply.

Versus Arthritis courses, Mar-Apr 2025

  • Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care, Birmingham
  • Webinar: Is it inflammatory arthritis or fibromyalgia syndrome?
  • Webinar: MSK Bitesize

Versus Arthritis trainingCore Skills in Musculoskeletal Care Birmingham

This one day course is useful for Primary Care health professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions. The course focuses on developing the practical skills required in a typical 10-minute consultation, focusing on the knee, shoulder and spine.

Key learning outcomes:

  • Gain confidence in taking an effective history from an MSK patient, including eliciting red flags and psychosocial flags.
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