Screening | Red Flags
Access: 30 days | Identification of red flag indicators of serious and life-threatening pathology is critical in primary health care.
Access: 30 days
Cost: $60.00 NZD
Includes CPD Certificate
Identification of red flag indicators of serious and life-threatening pathology is critical in primary health care.
In this lesson, we cover:
- Definition of 'red flags'.
- Red flag identifiers: screening and assessment.
- Presentation and risk factors for serious conditions presenting with shoulder pain.
- Referral prioritisation.
Learning Activities:
- Pre-reading articles (3)
- Video presentation (38 mins)
- Quiz
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
- Define a ‘red flag’.
- List ‘red-flag identifiers’ for conditions that may present with shoulder pain including associated risk factors.
- List and describe the risk factors and red flag identifiers for specific pathologies that cause shoulder and upper limb referred pain.
- Know the referral prioritisation for suspected medical conditions.
Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours
Lesson curriculum
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Welcome
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How to use this course
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Copyright Warning Notice
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About you
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Manual
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Pre-Reading
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Video Presentation
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Red Flags | Quiz
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Before you go...
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About this course
- $60.00
- 9 lessons
- 0.5 hours of video content
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