Course Name: When I get that feeling, I want… ACL Healing - With Dr Kieran Richardson, Wed 24th Apr 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
Relevance: All members.
Description: The difference between orthopaedic training and the current best evidence
- How poor-quality studies are used to justify early ACL and meniscus surgery
- How high-level athletes return to sport without ACL surgery
- Why most meniscus tears don’t need early surgery
- How our culture came to think ACL tears couldn’t heal
- Dr. Kieran’s personal journey with non-surgical management of ACL tears
- The science as to how ACL and meniscus tears can heal
- Research articles supporting this view
- Case examples
- How healthcare professionals can work as a team to best help patients
- Advice for next steps
- Time for Q + A
Dr. Kieran Richardson is a Specialist Physiotherapist and the Director of Global Specialist Physiotherapy, a consultancy company of academics, expert clinicians and researchers who offer formal Mentoring, Professional Development and second opinions for patients.
He has a special interest in Non-surgical Management of ACL injuries, having overseen 1000’s of successful cases, including 100's of confirmed healed full thickness ruptures on repeat MRI. He has lectured at state and national conferences on this topic, runs live online presentations to clinicians, practices and large clinic groups, and provides second opinions for patients and clinicians wanting an expert non-surgical review. He also has a series of online ACL theory and practical workshops and tutorials for health care professionals
Length: Approximately 90 min plus questions
CPD Category: Approved Manual (AM)
CPD Points: 2
Evidence Required: Humanitix invoice, Ticket screen shot, or email from ACE that contains your download (after event)
Link to training: https://events.humanitix.com/when-i-get-that-feeling-i-want-acl-healing-webinar
Course Name: What is truly best practice for acute back pain? And why some of us don’t want to hear the truth? - With James Schomburgk, Wed 29th May 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
Relevance: All members.
Description: In this webinar, I will delve into the realm of interventions for acute low back pain, separating those supported by scientific validity from those lacking evidence or potentially harmful despite frequent prescription. I'll unveil findings that clinicians may find uncomfortable but crucial to confront. My aim is to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and its practical application at the frontline of treating individuals grappling with acute back pain.
James is one of the owners of The Second visit.
He is a lecturer in Sports and Orthopaedic Medicine at the School of Medicine at the University of Adelaide.
He was also Director of Back in Motion Campbelltown and Valley View for 25 years.
In 2017 he was awarded the ‘Most Inspiring Director’ for the Back in Motion Health Group, a large group of practices across the World. He was the State SA Director of Back in Motion for its first 4 years before selling so he could return to clinical consulting.
He was the WorkCover South Australia Physio Advisor for 8 years, is an Expert Advisor to AHPRA (Australian Health Professional Registration Authority) and has been the National Chairman of MPA (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia).
He has been a Council member for the Australian Physiotherapy Association and remains a very active member of the profession representing the APA in many committees.
He was a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the School of Physiotherapy for 11 years at the University of SA in both the postgraduate and undergraduate programs and has been a guest lecturer at the School of Physiotherapy at Flinders University.
He was also a Clinical Supervisor for the Musculoskeletal Master’s program at Latrobe University.
Length: Approximately 90 min plus questions
CPD Category: Approved Manual (AM)
CPD Points: 2
Evidence Required: Humanitix invoice, Ticket screen shot, or email from ACE that contains your download (after event)
Link to training: What is truly best practice for acute back pain?
Course Name: Private health insurance audits
Relevance: All member with provider numbers
Description: See below
CPD Category: Professional Practice & Other Supporting Education (PPOS)
CPD Points: 2 for 1 year (includes increase to standard authorised by MAA)
Evidence Required: MAA CPD/E Reflective Review
Link to training: QualiPHI website.
Private health insurance audits
This module has been created to take the fear out of private health insurance audits.
The module has been developed by the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG)*, with specialist input and review from private health funds.
Online and in your own time, you will learn about:
- the two types of private health insurance audits you might be subject to and why
- what the audit process involves, and
- the possible outcomes of an audit.
Most importantly, you will learn the practices you can put in place to ensure you comply with private health insurance regulations.
This course will leave you confident, compliant, and free to focus on what you do best – help your patients feel better.
The module is delivered through ARHG’s online training platform, QualiPHI. For more information and to register, visit the QualiPHI website.
*ARHG is the facilitator of the ARHG recognised provider listing; a list of alternative therapy providers that meet a set of accreditation standards. The database is used by 32 private health funds to determine if claims for alternative therapy services can be paid.
Course Name: Health Records Act 2023 (VIC)
Relevance: Victorian members, however, this would be beneficial to members in all states providing they complete it in conjunction with their state authority guidelines.
Description: Understanding of the protection of Health Information, Health Records Act 2001, Privacy legislation in VIC & Health privacy Principles and how to apply them.
Length: Approximately 30 min
CPD Category: Professional Practice & Other Supporting Education (PPOS)
CPD Points: 2 (includes increase to standard authorised by MAA)
CPD Evidence: Program will supply certificate of completion.
Link to training: Health Complaints Commissioner (hcc-elearning.com.au)
Course Name: The General Code of Conduct (VIC)
Relevance: Victorian members.
Description: Course outlining the role of the Health Complaints commissioner, what is a general health provider, how the code applies to you & key obligations.
Length: Approximately 25 min
CPD TYPE: Professional Practice & Other Supporting Education (PPOS)
CPD Points: 1 (includes increase to standard authorised by MAA)
Evidence Required: MAA CPD/E Reflective Review
Link to training: Health Complaints Commissioner (hcc-elearning.com.au)