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    Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

    Diagnose and manage patients with musculoskeletal conditions and sporting injuries in primary care.

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    Program overview

    Musculoskeletal complaints account for over 14 per cent of GP encounters and are the third most common reason for presentation. This three-part Professional Diploma pathway in Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine provides online and practical training to help you diagnose, manage, and treat muscle and joint pain, sports injuries, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in primary care.

    • Build confidence in treating joint conditions and sport-induced injuries, from weekend sportspeople to  professional athletes.
    • Identify underlying causes of injury, minimise risk for your patients, and provide ongoing GP management of pain and arthritic conditions.
    • Delivered fully online or with one-day workshop. 
    • Quality-assured by Bond University and CPD-accredited.

    Professional Certificate of Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

    from $1595

    Gain an insight into commonly encountered musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. Cement theory into practice with an optional skills workshop.

    • Musculoskeletal pain
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Neck injuries in sport
    • GP cases: Acute musculoskeletal and sports injuries
    • Physical and biomechanical assessment of lower limb and gait problems
    • Degenerative joint diseases
    • Low back pain
    • GP cases: Recurrent musculoskeletal and sports injuries
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    Advanced Certificate of Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

    from $1595

    Advance your knowledge of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries and ailments. Manage these complaints to optimise your patients' outcomes.

    • Osteoporosis
    • Gout
    • Physical assessment and management of shoulder problems and sports injuries
    • Elbow, wrist and hand problems
    • Abdominal wall and groin problems
    • Physical management for knee, ankle and foot problems and sports injuries
    • Health and performance factors in Masters athletes
    • GP cases: Complex musculoskeletal problems
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    Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

    from $1595

    Achieve expert knowledge in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and sporting injuries in primary care, including complex cases.

    • Inflammatory arthritis
    • Unexplained symptoms: Symptoms with no firm diagnosis
    • Nutrition for sport and musculoskeletal health
    • Children's health: Sport and exercise
    • GP cases: Managing the weekend sportsperson
    • The role of Sports Team Doctor
    • Performance athletes and medicine
    • Legal and illegal drugs in sport
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    *For Australian residents only: Online course prices are shown exclusive of GST. If you are GST-registered, please enter a valid ABN at checkout to ensure GST is not applied. Otherwise, 10% GST will be added at checkout. View our FAQ for more information.

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    Study modes

    Certificate Courses

    Full Certificate Course:
    Online + optional workshop

    • Study online at your own pace.
    • Participate in expert-led tutorials and complete online assessments.
    • Earn your CPD hours and receive your university-assured certificate.
    • Consolidate your skills at a small-group practical workshop — available on its own or as part of the Professional Certificate course.
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    Micro-Courses

    Micro-Courses:
    Study individual modules only

    • Focus your learning on one or more specific topics from this Professional Diploma pathway.
    • Complete the module at your own pace and earn immediate CPD.
    • Perfect for targeted upskilling without committing to a full course.

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    Entry requirements and medical course requisites

    • The program is intended for degree-qualified medical professionals.
    • No previous formal training is required for the Professional Certificate course. → Participants of the Advanced Certificate course must have successfully completed the Professional Certificate course or have equivalent qualifications. → In order to qualify for the Professional Diploma, participants must complete both certificate courses in sequential order.
    • You can choose to complete the practical workshop without enrolling in the online course.
    • The practical workshop is interactive and hands-on; participants must wear T-shirts and shorts.
    • Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.
    • Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.

    Course inclusions

    For your one-off investment, you will receive unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support and more.

    • Each activity has a pre and post course reflective assignment.
    • Each activity has educational recordings, case discussions, recommended reading and online assessment (knowledge and application of knowledge MCQs).
    • Regular live tutorials are provided to discuss cases with a subject matter experts.
    • Access to the HealthCert Community with additional free learning opportunities, special offers and other benefits.
    • Instruments and consumables are provided in the optional practical workshop.

    Postgraduate pathways

    Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology with the University of South Wales

    Graduates of the HealthCert Professional Diploma of Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine may apply for a scholarship to an online Master degree from our partner in the UK. HealthCert recommends the MSc in Rheumatology and MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine which is awarded by University of South Wales. Please contact our UK partner directly regarding this scholarship: https://www.diploma-msc.com/s/healthcert

    University quality-assured and CPD-accredited education provider 

    This organisation is an RACGP-accredited CPD provider under the RACGP CPD Program.

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    Professional Certificate of Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

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    Workshops in: Melbourne & Sydney

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    *For Australian residents only: Online course prices are shown exclusive of GST. If you are GST-registered, please enter a valid ABN at checkout to ensure GST is not applied. Otherwise, 10% GST will be added at checkout. View our FAQ for more information.

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