Recognising and Managing Sleep Apnoea in Primary Care

Earn 40 CPD points in the RACGP QI&CPD program (Activity 81239)

Or earn 30 PDP points in ACRRM program (Activity 10533)

This program has been developed to promote a greater awareness of sleep apnoea and covers the latest research findings, diagnosis of patients and current treatment options. Upon full and successful  completion of the course, you will earn 40 (Category 1) CPD points or 30 PDP points, towards your continuing professional education requirements as set out by the RACGP or ACRRM.

 

Participation in this program will equip you with the skills to:

• Discuss the importance of healthy sleep and the characteristics of sleep disordered breathing with patients.
• Recognise the symptoms and risk factors for sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnoea.
• Appropriately recommend the screening and diagnostic options available for suspected sleep disordered breathing.
• Interpret sleep test results and apply appropriate treatment.
• Use a monitored management plan for the treatment of positively diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea.

Program outline:

• 2 hour Presentation and Interactive Workshop
• 3 hour Online Module
• 1 hour "Back at Practice" Online Consultation Activity

*All course components are required to be completed in order to attain 40 category 1 CPD points or 30 PDP points.

The flexible online component allows you to continuously save your progress as you go. Your participation will include case studies, journal research, interactive application of knowledge and reinforcing activities designed around ongoing patient care models. 

Online Module Registration:

To complete the online course component of Activity 81239: Recognising and Managing Sleep Apnoea in Primary Care, login or register for a new account via ResMed’s Online Academy.

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Activity 81244: Assessing Fitness to Drive in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Earn 4 CPD points in the RACGP QI&CPD program

This program focuses on the role of the primary care provider in assessing fitness to drive in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). It will provide the participating GP with state-based legislative reporting requirements and also outline liability in managing and monitoring patients with OSA. Upon full and successful completion of the course, you will earn 4 (Category 2) CPD points towards your continuing professional education requirements set out by the RACGP.

Participation in this program will equip you with the skills to:

• Identify high risk patients whose OSA may affect their ability to drive safely.

• Understand and discuss legislative reporting obligations relevant to state/territory.

• Implement appropriate management and monitoring of the condition.

Program outline:

• 1 hour presentation
• 30 minutes case studies
• 30 minutes interactive workshop

Activity 81243: Maintaining CPAP Compliance and an Introduction to Alternate OSA Treatments

Earn 4 CPD points in the RACGP QI&CPD program

This program has been developed to provide participants with skills in understanding the importance of CPAP compliance and being able to recommend the best sleep apnoea therapy solution to patients. Upon full and successful  completion of the course, you will earn 4 (Category 2) CPD points towards your continuing professional education requirements set out by the RACGP.

Participation in this program will equip you with the skills to:

• Identify and understand key issues which may affect CPAP compliance.
• Discuss, implement and review patient management plans for sleep apnoea treatment.
• Suggest suitable second line therapies where CPAP is not tolerable.

Program outline:

• 1 hour presentation
• 30 minutes case studies
• 30 minutes interactive workshop

To complete the online course component of Activity 81239: Recognising and Managing Sleep Apnoea in Primary Care, loin or register for a new account via ResMed’s Online Academy.

Are you a new GP?		Already registered?

 

FAQs
View a guide on how to register and navigate through the online module here. 

System Requirements
If you do not have the programs listed, click the link and install the application on your computer before you register for the online component: 

• Internet Explorer Download
• Adobe Flash Download
• Adobe Acrobat (Optional) Download 
• and Java Download 

Contact Us
For Technical Platform Support please email – Academy.Support@resmed.com or for Clinical Program Support please email – cpdeducation@ressleep.com.au