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Course Summary
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Course
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Chronic Disease Prevention: 2008 Update
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Co-ordinator
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Associate Professor Maximilian de Courten
Dr Robert Hall
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Date
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March 6 – 7 2008
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Time
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9:00am - 5:00pm daily
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Venue
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Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, 3rd floor seminar room, Burnet Building, Alfred Hospital.
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Suitable for
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Health professionals from all backgrounds
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Aims
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The course aims to give students a broad overview of the problems raised by chronic diseases in Australia in the early 21st century. It aims to cover
- the major disease groups
- methods used to measure the occurrence and impact of these conditions
- methods to manage and prevent these conditions.
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Overview
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The 2 day block program contains the following topics:
Burden and Prevention of major diseases
Cardiovascular conditions
Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity
Respiratory conditions
Cancer
Injuries
Mental health
Risk factors & determinants
Surveillance
Health Promotion
Chronic Disease challenges in General Practice
Economics of chronic disease
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RCNA and RACGP Continuing Education Points apply
While the information contained herein was correct at the date of publication, Monash reserves the right to alter procedures, fees and regulations should the need arise.
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