Westmead Private Hospital
Part of Ramsay Health Care

GP Education

Ramsay Health Care continues our commitment to the ongoing education of general practitioners and the wider medical community through the delivery of our CPD programs.

Ramsay has been a major provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering education across a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties. These activities are delivered in partnership with our specialists and other health care professionals as interactive, practical sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement, and practical tips.

From 1 January 2023, CPD requirements set by the Medical Board of Australia require all medical professionals to have a CPD home and:

  • Complete an annual Professional Development Plan
  • Undertake 50 hours of CPD per annum :
    • 12.5 hours Educational Activities
    • 25 hours combined
      • Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes
      • Minimum of 5 hours for each category
    • 12.5 hours free choice across any 3 of the above categories

In addition to the above the RACGP requires its membership to Complete Basic Life Support every 3 year cycle.

RACGP CPD

 

Troubled Waters

This activity can be undertaken at any time.

Learning objectives include:

  • Identify latest developments in management of prostate cancer
  • Outline the pros/cons of robotic surgery for urological cancers
  • Describe a care path for a patient with bladder dysfunction

Presenters

Professor Howard Lau - Urology
Prof Manish Patel - Urology
Dr Audrey Wang - Urology

When Available Anytime
Where Virtual GP Education Session
RSVP
1411
Troubled Waters
Virtual GP Education Session
Available Anytime
82
Sandra Southwell
southwells@ramsayhealth.com.au
False
82 seats available. Register online Download Program

Call Sandra Southwell
0416233379

Email

CPD Hours: Quick Log


Pelvic Flaws

This activity can be undertaken at any time

Learning objectives include:

  • Outline assessment and management options for someone with bladder/bowel/uterus prolapse
  • Describe current treatment options for haemorrhoids
  • Identify the GPs role in pre/post-operative care of patients undergoing repair of a prolapse

Presenters

Dr Jennifer King - Urogynaecology
Dr Gary McKay - Colorectal Surgery
Dr Lucy Bates - Urogynaecology

When Available Anytime
Where Virtual GP Education Session
RSVP 03 Sep 2021
925
Pelvic Flaws
Virtual GP Education Session
Available Anytime
89
Sandra Southwell
southwells@ramsayhealth.com.au
False
89 seats available. Register online Download Program

Call Sandra Southwell
0416233379

Email

CPD Hours: Quick Log


Out On Limb

This activity can be undertaken at any time

Learning objectives include:

  • Outline assessment and management of common ankle injuries
  • Identify criteria for TKR and the role/timing of prehabilitation
  • Describe current treatment options for common knee injuires

Presenters

Dr Edward Graham - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee
Dr Mayuran Suthersan - Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle
Dr Peter Lorentzos - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee

When Available Anytime
Where Virtual GP Education Session
RSVP 13 Aug 2021
947
Out On Limb
Virtual GP Education Session
Available Anytime
95
Sandra Southwell
southwells@ramsayhealth.com.au
False
95 seats available. Register online Download Program

Call Sandra Southwell
0416233379

Email

CPD Hours: Quick Log


Just Kidding

This activity can be undertaken at any time.

Learning objectives include:

  • Describe how to assess hearing loss in a child
  • Outline managemnt of paediatric ear infections
  • Identify and manage hypospadias in baby/infant boys

Presenters

Dr Hannah North - Ear Nose and Throat
Conjoint Associate Professor Aniruddh Deshpande - Paediatric Surgery

When Available Anytime
Where Virtual GP Education Session
RSVP 25 Jan 2022
1081
Just Kidding
Virtual GP Education Session
Available Anytime
80
Sandra Southwell
southwells@ramsayhealth.com.au
False
80 seats available. Register online Download Program

Call Sandra Southwell
0416233379

Email

CPD Hours: Quick Log


GP Bits & Pieces!

This activity can be undertaken at any time.

Learning objectives include:

  • Describe the care path for a woman with breast cancer
  • Outline safe management of GORD
  • Identify how to investigate someone with rectal bleeding

Presenters

Dr Neshanth Easwaralingam - General Surgery
Dr Faizur Reza - General Surgery

When Available Anytime
Where Virtual GP Education Session
RSVP 13 Dec 2022
1457
GP Bits & Pieces!
Virtual GP Education Session
Available Anytime
65
Sandra Southwell
southwells@ramsayhealth.com.au
False
65 seats available. Register online Download Program

Call Sandra Southwell
0416233379

Email

CPD Hours: Quick Log