Module 1: Disease and recognition
Key topics:
- What is rheumatoid arthritis?
- Is rheumatoid arthritis significant?
- The main clinical features of early rheumatoid arthritis
- How to recognise early rheumatoid arthritis
- Your role as a physiotherapist
- Medical management of rheumatoid arthritis
Module 2: The early stages rheumatoid arthritis
Key topics:
- Early stage of rheumatoid arthritis
- Important issues at this stage to be aware of
- Your role as a physiotherapist
- Safety issues
Module 3: The chronic stage of rheumatoid arthritis
Key topics:
- What defines the chronic stage of rheumatoid arthritis?
- What happens during this stage?
- The main issues to be aware of
- Your role as a physiotherapist
- Safety issues
Module 4: Extra-articular features of rheumatoid arthritis and co-morbid conditions
Key topics
- Extra-articular conditions associated with rheumatoid arthritis
- How to recognise extra-articular features of co-morbid conditions
- What to do if you identify extra-articular features
