Click here to download a guide to CPD requirements for 2023.
GP Education
Ramsay Health Care continues our commitment to the ongoing education of general practitioners and the wider medical community through the delivery of our CPD programs.
Ramsay has been a major provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering education across a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties. These activities are delivered in partnership with our specialists and other health care professionals as interactive, practical sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement, and practical tips.
From 1 January 2023, CPD requirements set by the Medical Board of Australia require all medical professionals to have a CPD home and:
- Complete an annual Professional Development Plan
- Undertake 50 hours of CPD per annum :
- 12.5 hours Educational Activities
- 25 hours combined
- Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes
- Minimum of 5 hours for each category
- 12.5 hours free choice across any 3 of the above categories
In addition to the above the RACGP requires its membership to Complete Basic Life Support every 3 year cycle.
Hernias - the hole story. Inguinal, abdominal wall, incisional
Update on abdominal wall hernias: from inguinal hernias to abdominal wall disasters.
This presentation was recorded as a live zoom session on 20th September, 2023.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Diagnose Inguinal Hernias –when is a hernia not a hernia
• Describe surgical options for simple hernias
• Outline the pre/postoperative care of patients with Incisional Hernias
Presenter: Dr Anita Jacombs, General Surgeon
EA: 1
| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
Online via Zoom |
| RSVP |
27 Sep 2023 |
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On the nose! Common inherited and acquired nasal and sinus conditions
This meeting was recorded as a live webinar on 7th August, 2023.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify the pathophysiology of rhinitis and rhinosinusitis
- Describe initial management of allergic rhinitis
- Outline how to investigate/manage chronic rhinosinusitis
Presenter Dr Marina Cavada, ENT
Presenters
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Dr Marina Cavada - Ear Nose and Throat
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
St George Private Hospital
1 South Street
Kogarah
NSW
2217 |
| RSVP |
09 Aug 2023 |
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Common Hand Conditions
Common Hand Conditions:
This presentation was recorded as a live zoom session in March, 2023.
Learning Outcomes:
• Describe how to assess carpel/cubital tunnel syndromes
• identify management options for ganglions
Presenter: Dr Nav Agggarwal, Orthopaedic surgeon (hand)
EA 1
Presenters
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Dr Nav Aggarwal - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
Online via Zoom |
| RSVP |
02 May 2023 |
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Let's talk contraception. Current contraceptive options for couples - efficacy, contraindications, risks, safety
This video was recorded as a live presentation on Wednesday, 8th February, 2023.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Discuss with a woman and her partner family planning and contraceptive issues
• Explain pros and cons of current contraceptive options - natural methods,
barrier, pills and LARCs, surgical
• Identify what’s new in contraception
Presenter: Dr Myriam Girgis, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
EA 1
Presenters
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Dr Myriam Girgis - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
St George Private Hospital
1 South Street
Kogarah
NSW
2217 |
| RSVP |
09 Jun 2024 |
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