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Courses tagged with "musculoskeletal"

Category: Updates
Curriculum: Gastroenterology, Kidney and Urology, Mental Health, Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology, Neurology
CPD Points: 2.5
Time to complete this course: 150 minutes
Date of publication: 15 January 2023
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Category: Updates
Curriculum: Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology, Musculoskeletal Health, Sexual Health
CPD Points: 2.5
Time to complete this course: 150 minutes
Date of publication: 15 May 2020
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Category: Updates
Curriculum: Cardiovascular Health, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Speech and Hearing, Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology, Musculoskeletal Health
CPD Points: 3.0
Time to complete this course: 180 minutes
Date of publication: 15 January 2019
Reviewed and updated: 4 July 2025
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General Practitioner

This Update includes a modules covering new and changing knowledge on:

Please note: The following EKU2018.1 modules have been archived as the content is now out of date and no longer reflects current best practice:

  • Management of depression in older adults
  • Eating disorders: recognition and treatment
  • Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease
  • Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management.
Category: Updates
Curriculum: Cardiovascular Health, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal Health, Neurology, Older Adults
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 15 January 2018
Reviewed and updated: 20 December 2023
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General Practitioner

This Update includes a modules covering new and changing knowledge on:

Please note: The following EKU2017.3 modules have been archived as the content is now out of date and no longer reflects current best practice: 

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Care of patients with actinic keratosis
  • Management of contact dermatitis
  • Acute and chronic low back pain.
Category: Updates
Curriculum: Dermatology, Musculoskeletal Health, Respiratory Health
CPD Points: 2.5
Time to complete this course: 150 minutes
Date of publication: 15 September 2017
Reviewed and updated: 15 July 2023
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Essential Knowledge Challenge 2023.1

This Challenge provides a twenty item online applied knowledge test with instant answer access. The questions included within the Challenge are sourced from the content of the modules and reference material found within EKU2023.1.

Category: Challenges
Curriculum: Gastroenterology, Kidney and Urology, Mental Health, Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology, Neurology
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 15 February 2023
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Questions

This Annual Challenge provides forty brand new questions based on the content of the modules and reference material found within each of the Essential Knowledge Update major topics, EKU Journal Watch editions and Hot Topics developed during 2020. It also offers delayed answers (released December 2020), a certificate of completion and benchmarking data where you can compare your score to other participating GPs!

Category: Challenges
Curriculum: Cardiovascular Health, Children and Young People, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Speech and Hearing, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology and Breast, Haematology, Infectious Disease and Travel Health, Kidney and Urology, Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology, Musculoskeletal Health, Neurology, Population Health, Sexual Health
CPD Points: 0.75
Time to complete this course: 45 minutes
Date of publication: 15 December 2020
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Essential Knowledge Challenge 2020.2

This Challenge provides a twenty item online applied knowledge test with instant answer access. The questions included within the Challenge are sourced from the content of the modules and reference material found within EKU2020.2 as well as the EKU Journal Watch and Hot Topics released during September to December 2019.

Category: Challenges
Curriculum: Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology, Musculoskeletal Health, Respiratory Health, Sexual Health
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 15 July 2020
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These are the slides from the Artificial intelligence in primary care study day that took place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. These slides will be available to view until 21 January 2027.

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency and patient care in General Practice. As demand on primary care services continues to rise, AI tools - ranging from digital scribes and triage to administrative support - are becoming essential.

 

This one-day hybrid study day brings together experts to demystify AI in primary care. The programme explores practical implementations, such as the use of triage and scribes in clinical practice, and how AI can streamline administrative tasks like managing clinic letters. Beyond clinical practice, the event will also cover medical education, addressing both postgraduate training and post-CCT work. The day also includes dedicated training on safety standards and regulations, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate the responsibilities of a Clinical Safety Officer - an essential role for using AI in the NHS.

 

Learning objectives:

By the end of this day, delegates will be able to:

  • Evaluate the practical applications of AI in clinical settings, specifically focusing on the efficacy of triage models and AI-assisted documentation (scribes).
  • Understand the potential for AI to reduce administrative workload and improve practice efficiency.
  • Analyse the medical education landscape and how AI can help with both postgraduate training and continuous professional development.
  • Identify the core responsibilities of a Clinical Safety Officer, including the necessary safety standards and regulatory frameworks required for implementing AI solutions safely.
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation with peers and experts during panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

Topics:

AI at the coalface:Triage, Scribes, and beyond

  • Triage models scribes
  • Admin for GPs

The future of learning: AI in postgraduate and post-CCT education

  • Post grad training
  • Post CCT work

Governance & Safety: Standards, regulations, and clinical safety officer training

  • Safety standards
  • Regulations and implementation

Chairs:

Dr Benjamin Brown, GP Partner, Clinical Senior Lecturer (The University of Manchester), Medical Director (OneAdvanced)

Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah, GP Partner, Bromley by Bow Health. RCGP Council Member

Speakers:

Dr Annabelle Painter, Digital Health & AI Clinician

Dr Amar Ahmad FRCGP, Partner & GP Trainer, Wilmslow Health Centre

Dr Fari Ahmad MRCGP, GP Partner & GP Trainer, Appraiser and Neighbourhood Health Lead

Dr Osman Bhatti FRCGP, Clinical Consultant

Dr Hussain Gandhi, GP Partner, Head of eGPlearning

Dr Keith Grimes, Founder & CEO Curistica Ltd, Former GP

Dr Annemarie Cunningham, GP Medical Advisor

Please note, these presentations are only available to those who registered for the event. 

Presentations are not to be shared with others.

RCGP Learning

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CPD Points: 6.0
Time to complete this course: 5-6 hours
Date of publication: 20 April 2026
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This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on Wednesday 25 March 2026. This recording will be available to view until 10 December 2026.

 

Biological medicines are complex medicines made or derived from a biological source. A biosimilar medicine (known as a ‘biosimilar’) contains a version of an active substance of an approved biological medicinal product, known as the reference product. Biological medicines are used to treat many conditions including cancers, diabetes, arthritis, psoriasis, neutropenia and enzyme or hormone deficiencies (NHS England, 2023).

Biologic medications are increasingly being used to treat a range of conditions in secondary care, and there is a growing number of biosimilars in use. Primary care rarely gets involved in their use, however with the shift from hospital to community care as part of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, this webinar will focus on what biosimilars are, their development, and how we can consider the shift to their use in the community.

Webinar Chair:

Dr Kevin Barrett MRCGP, GP New Road Surgery Croxley Green, Divisional Medical Director for Hertfordshire and Deputy Caldicott Guardian CLCH

Webinar speakers:

Dr Marion Sloan, GP & Chair of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, PCSG
Sherwin Criseno, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Endocrinology
Philip Newland-Jones, Consultant Pharmacist and Honorary Associate Professor in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the University of Southampton

RCGP Learning

Funded by:

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This webinar was funded by Sandoz UK. Sandoz were asked to suggest speakers and topics however, full editorial control remains the sole responsibility of the RCGP. 

Curriculum:
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
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This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on Thursday 20 November 2025. This recording will be available to view until 19 August 2026.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports injuries are common presentations in primary care, but remote consultations present unique challenges in assessment and diagnosis. With increasing demand for virtual care, GPs need to develop skills and confidence in managing these conditions remotely whilst recognising their limitations. This webinar, led by a GPwER in MSK and Senior Sports and Exercise Medicine registrar, will provide practical guidance on remote assessment, identifying red flags, and making safe and effective management decisions.

Learning objectives
 By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the strengths and limitations of remote MSK assessments and learn key techniques to enhance virtual consultations.
  • Understand how to differentiate common MSK conditions and functional limitations via video or telephone.
  • Identify red flags early and when to escalate care for suspected serious pathology, such as fractures, infections, or inflammatory conditions.
  • Explore practical management strategies for common MSK conditions, including tendinopathies, joint injuries, and back pain.
  • Learn about sports injuries present in active patients, including return-to-play guidance, rehabilitation principles, and prevention strategies.
  • Understand the role of exercise prescription and lifestyle advice for MSK health, including having active conversations and how to integrate social prescribing into care.
  • Discuss emerging trends in MSK care, such as ultrasound in primary care, hybrid (remote and in-person) assessment models, technology and wearables, and access to community-based rehabilitation services.

 

Chair:

Dr Salman Waqar MRCGP, GP in Berkshire and Honorary Academic GP, Imperial College London

Speaker:

Dr Faisal Shaikh, GP, Clinical lead, Surrey ICS Community MSK Service, and Sports and Exercise Medicine Registrar

 
 

RCGP Learning

Curriculum: Musculoskeletal Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 2 December 2025
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