Build confidence in MSK consultations with this four-week interactive online course for primary care. Learn structured approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and communication across common presentations. Includes live webinars, practical discussion, optional homework, digital resources, and 7 CPD points. Ideal for anyone undertaking MSK consultations in busy clinical settings.
Aim: Improve primary care consultation skills for MSK presentations.
Learning objectives:
- To demonstrate a positive, confident approach to MSK consultations, informed by the common presentation of MSK conditions in primary care.
- To differentiate key elements of MSK history taking, including red flags and psychosocial factors.
- To describe key MSK examination techniques and their clinical purpose.
- To list the essential elements of an explanation for osteoarthritis and other MSK conditions.
- To construct an appropriate MSK management plan.
- To select suitable signposting options to support patient self-management.
