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Developed in collaboration with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care these collection of online courses deals with antimicrobial prescribing in a hospital setting.

Pharmacists can claim CPD points by testing what they learn from articles published in Australian Prescriber.

Improve your accuracy in identifying elevated blood pressure and better interpret the results of both in-clinic and out-of-clinic assessments within the context of absolute cardiovascular risk.

Clarify when imaging is appropriate for chronic abdominal pain in adults.

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the prevention of CV events in patients with both type 2 diabetes and CVD.

Explore the diagnostic approach to fatigue in young to middle-aged adults, to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence in assessing patients with this condition.

This module is designed to explain the role of bioequivalence in generic medicines development and to assist health professionals to feel confident explaining these principles to patients.

A multidisciplinary discussion on new therapies, and how to identify and manage difficult-to-treat and severe asthma.

Designed for junior medical officers, nursing and pharmacy staff the module includes a short role play scenario that highlights the steps in taking a Best Possible Medication History.

This module will provide you with training in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of people with chronic hepatitis C infection.

Quality use of medical tests is a core skill for healthcare professionals as not all tests add value. Develop your skills with this growing range of short practical modules.

Learn about the principles of QUM and the roles different health professionals play in promoting QUM.

An interdisciplinary discussion about why early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improved health outcomes for people with rheumatoid arthritis and how good communication and collaborative care can help patients get the most out of methotrexate treatment.

This course will guide you through the adverse event reporting process. Reporting adverse events is important to ensure that therapeutic products continue to be safe.

Designed for new prescribers working in a community setting, this module explores the case of Bill, a 55 year old man with type 2 diabetes.

The majority of patients do not use their asthma inhaler device correctly – engage them with conversations and demonstrations of correct technique.

This module explores the diagnostic approach to managing UTIs in RACF residents to reduce antibiotic resistance. It is suitable for nurses and health professionals working in aged care.