Rheumatoid Arthritis & Inflammatory Connective Tissue Diseases

The objectives of this module are to provide a firm understanding of the aetiology, pathology, epidemiology and treatment of this large and common group of disorders.

Course Content

Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis and inflammatory connective tissue diseases; what are they?
Osteoarthritis
Inflammatory arthritis
Juvenile arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic Lupus erythematosis
Systemic sclerosis/Scleroderma
Vasculitis
Pathological basis of the disease 1:
Immunology and inflammation
Pathological basis of the disease 2:
Blood tests – what can they tell us?
Pathological basis of the disease 3:
Impact on the body; bones, joints and skin
Epidemiology 1: Who gets these disorders and why
Epidemiology 2: Long term consequences
Treatments:
Analgesia
Anti-inflammatory
Immunosuppression
Living with arthritis and rehabilitation

This course will be attended by

• Nurses
• Physiotherapists

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