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Study Details: PGDip 1 year part time
All physicians need to be familiar with rheumatologically related conditions. Having specialist knowledge in Rheumatology is an increasingly important role and extra responsibility of medical personnel. This Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology is aimed at health professionals who are interested in a leadership role including Doctors, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Practice Nurses and those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Occupational therapists, Pharmacists) or equivalent professional qualifications and background experience.
Run with the collaborative partner Diploma MSc, the Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology aims to create professionals who can independently access information and use the information to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate the evidence base related to Rheumatology. It will develop problem-solving and clinical skills together with preparing students to take a leadership role in Rheumatology. Once you have completed the PG Diploma you could progress to the MSc Rheumatology.
To secure your place on the course, applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree. Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account.
In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.
Please visit the DiplomMSc website for information on the tuition fees.
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
The course will enhance private practice and will help your career progression. The course provides you with a direct opportunity to improve patient care.
You will undertake six modules, each running over six weeks. The modules you will cover are as follows:
Module 1 – Rheumatology epidemiology and pathophysiology
Module 2 – Multidisciplinary treatment in rheumatology
Module 3 – Drugs and therapeutics in rheumatology
Module 4 – Diagnosis and management of inflammatory arthritis
Module 5 – Connective tissue disease and vasculitis
Module 6 – Soft tissue disorders, hyper mobility and other rheumatology conditions
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