Rheumatology; recognition and rehabilitation

This CPD day provides an in-depth exploration of enhanced practice within rheumatology, focusing on the evolving role of allied health professionals in the holistic assessment, rehabilitation and management of people living with rheumatological conditions.

Course Description

The course integrates theory, clinical reasoning and practical application to help practitioners develop the knowledge, confidence and multidisciplinary insight required for skilled rheumatology practice within modern healthcare settings.

Participants will begin by considering the current evidence base, reflecting on how clinical reasoning and collaborative practice improve patient outcomes.

The course then focuses on early identification of inflammatory musculoskeletal presentations, exploring rheumatology "red flag" features, screening processes and structured approaches to onward referral. Learners will gain practical insight into differentiating inflammatory from mechanical causes of pain and dysfunction.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for allied health professionals working in musculoskeletal, rheumatology or rehabilitation settings, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and other AHPs working with rheumatological patients.

It is ideally suited to clinicians seeking to develop enhanced-level capabilities in the recognition, referral, and management of rheumatological presentations, and to strengthen their contribution within multidisciplinary and multi-system care pathways.

Delivered at a Level 7 (postgraduate) standard, the course assumes some experience in clinical assessment or rehabilitation.