Learn more by completing an
Arthritis IQ Course
These Online Courses provide professional development for clinical and non-clinical staff who work at the coal face with people who have arthritis, enabling best care and therefore increased independence for clients with arthritis. They will also help health providers to offer effective and timely in-service training.
The courses contain interactive content and activities that embed learning. A certificate is awarded following the completion of each course.
Courses
The courses are aimed at in-service staff education at:
- Rest homes and retirement villages
- Home-based support services
- Whanau Ora health providers
- Medical Centres
- Health professionals
There are two gout arthritis courses available, one is a general overview most suitable to support workers, Kaiawhina, health navigators, and people supporting people with arthritis. The ‘Update’ course is of most use to clinicians such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists, specialists and other healthcare providers.
Gout Arthritis
New Zealand has the highest incidence of gout arthritis in the world. It can be painful and debilitating. It can be successfully managed. There are two courses that cover what you need to know.Â
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in New Zealand. It can be successfully managed. This course covers what you need to know.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis affects many New Zealanders. It can be successfully managed. This course covers what you need to know.
Persistent Pain
Persistent pain affects most people with arthritis. It can be managed. This course covers what you need to know.
