Rheumatoid Arthritis

Course Date and Time: 30 August 2021 ( 18:00 – 23:00 KSA time)

Course Duration: 5 Live interactive Hours with an accessibility to the recorded content after event date

Learning Outcome:

By the end of this learning activity the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the difference between RA & OA, their clinical
   manifestations and diagnostic criteria including lab tests interpretation.
2. list different treatment modalities including DMARDs, based on disease activity index.
3. Select appropriate counselling techniques which will contribute to better medication adherence
4. Define when combination therapy is required
5. Select & interpret the relevant assessment tool used to monitor the treatment.
6. Recognize adverse effects and how to deal with them.
7. Identify patients eligible for physical and occupational therapy.

Learning Objectives:

1. To describe RA, OA diseases in terms of clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis
2. To explain the disease activity index and its clinical utility.
3. To discuss the treatment modalities and expected adverse effects, when & how to initiate the treatment including physical therapy.
4. Restate the importance of early recognition and intervention.

Target Audience: 

Physicians, Nurses, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist