Chronic Pain and Persistent Pelvic Pain- training

Are you GP who would like to learn how to better support your patients with persistent pain? 

Adelaide PHN are offering FREE places for GPs practising in our region to complete the following CPD accredited self-paced, online education courses: 

• 65 places - Persistent Pelvic Pain
• 30 places - Better Pain Management 

These courses are developed by specialists in the best-practice management of persistent pain. Enhance your clinical knowledge and learn practical, patient centred, contemporary strategies to improve outcomes for your patients. 

Persistent Pelvic Pain (PPP) 

RANZCOG, RACGP and ACRRM approved for 15.5 CPD hours (9 hours educational activity, 1.5 hours reviewing performance, 5 hours of measuring outcomes), comprising six interactive online modules. RNZCGP endorsed for 31 CME credits. 

Persistent Pelvic Pain (PPP) can involve a complex array of symptoms and pain drivers. Vagenius Training delivers a comprehensive approach to PPP assessment and management, led by Dr Emily Ware, Women's Health GP Specialist, FRACGP DRANZCOG (Adv) MBBS (Hons) BMedSci. 

Further course information and learning outcomes are available here. 

Better Pain Management (BPM) 

ACCRM and RACGP approved for 12 CPD hours, comprising twelve interactive modules, each designed to be completed in approximately one hour. 

A comprehensive approach to pain management delivered by the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. 

Further course information and learning outcomes available here. 

Register Now 

Register now as free places are limited: 

• Persistent Pelvic Pain – Enrol via the course link and enter code PHNAD at the checkout.
• Better Pain Management – Register via this online form. 

Why learn more about managing persistent pain? 

One in five Australians experiences persistent pain (20%) and one in four females of reproductive age experience persistent pelvic pain (25%). 

GPs are seeing more people for chronic pain— patient encounters have risen by 67% over 10 years. Chronic pain is complex and effective management requires a unique approach.