Perinatal Infections eLearning module

An update on congenital CMV and syphilis for GPs and maternity clinicians

Summary

This Infections in Pregnancy module provides an important update for GPs on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) and syphilis, both of which can have devastating consequences for the developing baby.

CMV is the most common congenital infection resulting in childhood disability in Australia, yet less than 20% of Australian GPs are confident in providing advice on CMV in pregnancy.

Syphilis notifications have quadrupled between 2015 and 2020 and congenital syphilis is on the rise. Untreated syphilis leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes in about 50% of affected pregnancies.

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CPD points with RACGP and ACRRM

This medical education activity has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours with the RACGP and ACRRM. 

Additional CPD hours for Reviewing Performance (RP) and/or Measuring Outcomes (MO) can be self-recorded directly with your CPD home/college.

If you complete an optional mini-audit, you can self-record CPD hours with the help of a downloadable mini-audit template found on the Infections in Pregnancy course home page.

To self-record Reviewing Performance (RP) hours you are invited to participate in a research evaluation of this eLearning course by completing 3 short surveys: before, immediately after, and 8 weeks after you complete the course.


Free registration

This education was funded by the Norman Beischer Medical Research Foundation as part of the ESE-CMV study.

For more information, contact us at ESE-CMV@unimelb.edu.au.