Course Name: Optimising Osteoarthritis + Hip and Knee Replacements Explained with Tera Mezynski and Kerry Carlson
Relevance: All Members.
Description: Currently, 7.6% of the global population live with osteoarthritis. With recent advances in orthopedic procedures for total arthroplasties, more people at younger ages are having total knee and hip replacements. Because of cutbacks and staff shortages, they are likely having less post-op rehab time. In this dynamic presentation by physiotherapists, learn about osteoarthritis and the latest total joint surgical procedures for hips and knees. Topics covered include: osteoarthritis overview, risk factors for osteoarthritis, surgical overview, types of material, explanation of muscles directly involved in the procedure, post-op restrictions, prevention of dislocations and infections, and expected functional outcomes for the first 3 months.
This webinar is for new and seasoned massage therapists working with the osteoarthritis and pre/ post-op total hip and knee population. Find out how you can help them reach their very best outcomes!
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding osteoarthritis and factors to minimize risk or progression
- The latest surgical techniques for total hips and knees
- The Dos and Don’ts in the first 12 weeks post-op
- Key tips on how to help your client optimize their post-op recovery and have long term success with their total joint surgery
This webinar will be live via Zoom on Tuesday 29th of April at 12:00pm AEST.
The single-use link to this webinar will be embedded into your virtual ticket from Humanitix.
The recording of the presentation will be made available for everyone who has registered for this webinar, after it is delivered live, via our online learning platform. You will have lifetime access to this.
Length: Approximately 90 min plus questions
CPD Category: Massage & Manual Therapy (PMMT) points
CPD Points: 2
Evidence Required: Certificate from MAA Education portal, you will be required to answer some questions you will also be able to watch webinar again (after event)
Link to training: Click here to register
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 2024 (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)