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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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM UK) has launched a new Diploma in Exercise Medicine.

This Diploma sets the standard for Exercise Medicine knowledge across the breadth of healthcare professions, a benchmark against which both commissioners and patients can quality assure.

Learn more about the course and apply here.

Applications Close: 26^th January 2024

Exam Date: 28^th February 2024

Further information on the diploma, including Exam Regulations, Syllabus and Candidate Protocol can also be found on the website.…

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Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care Workshop

Wednesday 6^th March 2024, 9-5pm
Dunadry Hotel, Antrim

We are excited to be heading to Northern Ireland in March 2024 to deliver a full day Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care interactive session, providing practical, hands-on learning and the opportunity to come together with peers to share knowledge and problem solving. This course is accredited by the RCGP and endorsed by the British Society for Rheumatology.

What will I learn?

The workshop is split into three main sections (example agenda):

• Low back pain and sciatica
• Lower limb (with a focus on the knee)
• Upper limb (with a focus on the shoulder)

What are the key learning outcomes?…

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