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Diploma in Therapeutics Through E-learning

21 March 2011
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REGISTRATION Registration has closed for 2011-2012 course
FEES Members
Registration (after 15th July): €3,000

Non Members
Registration (after 15th July): €3,900

CONTACT Contact: Caitriona, Maureen or Louise: elearning@icgp.ie

Entry Requirements

This course is open to registered practicing general practitioners (not suitable for GP trainees).

Course Content

The areas covered on the course include:

Unit 1: Infections

- Respiratory Infections
- UTI and STI Infections
- Other Infections

Unit 2: Cardiovascular (1)

- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure

Unit 3: Cardiovascular (2)

- Diabetes
- Kidney Failure

Unit 4: Special Study

- Palliative Care
- Contraception
- Health and Safe Travel
- Travel & Sports Medicine

Unit 5: Chronic Disease

- Asthma
- COPD
- GI Therapy

Unit 6: Pain

- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Headache
- Rheumatology

Unit 7: The Nervous System

- Epilepsy
- Depression
- Psychosis

 

What is the overall aim of the course?

The aim of the Diploma in Therapeutics is to provide, general practitioners with, a practical update on therapeutics relevant to their everyday practice. The course will familiarise participants with up to date evidence based and relevant guidelines in various therapeutic areas. During the course participants will develop their own personal formulary and review the quality of care in one therapeutic area. This is a one year course delivered through a combination of workshops and e-learning.

What credits would I be entitled to?

CPD Credits

External: 32

Contact: Caitriona, Maureen or Louise: elearning@icgp.ie. Please see the Course Prospectus for more information.