The Q fever: early diagnosis and
vaccination online learning course was developed by the Communicable
Diseases Branch, Health Protection New South Wales (NSW) in collaboration with
experts in clinical infectious diseases, vaccinology, veterinary microbiology,
public health and rural general practice.
The target audience for this course are regional, rural and remote general
practitioners.
On completion of the module participants will:
- be aware of the potential impact of Q fever on
individuals and family
- understand the current exposure risks for Q fever in
Australia
- be aware of the clinical presentation of acute Q
fever
- understand laboratory testing required for accurate
acute Q fever diagnosis
- be able to provide timely treatment for acute Q fever
infections
- understand pre-vaccination testing (including skin testing)
requirements and interpretation: and
- be able to appropriately vaccinate against Q fever
Continuing Professional Development Program
This course will take approximately two
hours to complete and has been accredited with Australian College
of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for two educational activity hours.
Access
The course is available for free to all
ACRRM members. Non-members may also enroll in the course for a enrollment fee of $95.
NSW GPs can access the course at no cost courtesy
of Health Protection NSW. To do so, click enrol, and then select create account. Once you get through to the items in shopping cart enter the campaign code received as part of the recent NSW Health Q Fever prevention
campaign. NSW GPs can find out more through their local Public Health
Unit by phoning 1300 066 055.