Certificate Course on General Practice

The role of a General Physician as the initial point of contact for individuals with any health issue, ranging from minor injuries to serious medical conditions, is critical and cannot be overemphasized. Consequently, GPs play an expanding role in healthcare planning and delivery within the community. The Certificate Course on General Practice focusses on the learning outcomes outlined in the Community Orientation domain of the RCGP core curriculum and how they can be applied in everyday scenarios. 

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and nurses, working in primary care settings such as clinics and general practices. It aims to advance your expertise, abilities, and proficiencies in primary healthcare by covering various topics such as diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, communication skills, patient-centred care, ethical and legal issues in healthcare, and quality improvement in primary care. 

The curriculum includes a wide range of health conditions and topics, such as: 

• The Role of the Consultation 
• Being Open in Practice 
• Introduction to Patient Safety in Primary Care – A GP’s Story 
• Teaching Groups and Workshops 
• The Principles of Screening 
• Taking and Drawing a Genetic Family History Practice 
• Basic Life Support in the Primary Care Environment 
• Common Neonatal Problems 
• Gathering Information and Exploring Sensitive Issues 
• Obesity In Young People 
• Safeguarding Children 
• Introduction to the Healthy Child Programme 
• The Ageing Population 
• Managing Common Vaginal Bleeding Problems 
• Pre-pregnancy Counselling 
• Sexual Health: Indicators of Risk 
• Pain Management in Palliative Care 
• Introduction to Learning Disabilities in the Community 
• Alcohol Facts 
• Taking Care of Problems of the Ear 
• Screening and Prevention of Eye Disease 
• Diagnosis of Diabetes 
• Endocrine Problems in Primary Care – An Overview 
• Back Pain 
• Managing Sports Injuries in Primary Care 

The course is organised in a format that encompasses numerous interactive sessions addressing health concerns across the lifespan. These sessions provide information on health matters experienced at various stages of life, including infancy, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. 

Upon completion of the certification course, you will receive a Certificate Course on General Practice, indicating your competence in general practice, which can be beneficial for career advancement and recognition in the field. 

Enrol today to enhance your primary healthcare expertise, improve patient outcomes, and advance your career in general practice.