Our online training program has formed the foundation of our training since 2021, and while we may offer occasional in-person training in the future, we are excited about the opportunities this may bring in terms of accessibility to our courses for providers around Australia.  

GLA:D^® Australia supports the running of the program by managing the registry, replying to queries and advocating for high value evidence based education and exercise delivered by clinicians.

The team at GLA:D^® Australia are committed to ensuring that GLA:D^® Clinicians are not only trained to provide the highest level of evidence-based care, but are also supported to deliver it.  As a not for profit initiative, this means we can only cater to a certain number of attendees on each course, but we will strive to increase the availability of courses where possible.

Currently, the GLA:D^® Australia clinician training course is only open to Physiotherapists registered in Australia and Accredited Exercise Physiologists practising in Australia, and only Physiotherapists and Accredited Exercise Physiologists who hold current certification can deliver the GLA:D^® Program.  

Training courses have three modules:

• MODULE 1: Lectures – Full day
• MODULE 2: 4-hour practical session 
• MODULE 3: Final 3-hour session to prepare for implementation

There is also a pre-course learning component to be completed independently prior to the course (approximately an hour).

The total number of hours of learning is 15 hours, and an attendance certificate stipulating this will be provided.

Most of our training courses are held entirely on-line; however, some hybrid options may be available from time to time. All modules must be completed IN REAL TIME, IN SEQUENCE and WITHIN THE SPECIFIED COURSE BLOCK.

Face-to-face or hybrid courses may take a slightly different format, but content will remain the same.

PROPOSED DATES FOR ONLINE COURSES FOR 2025

SUBSCRIBE to receive updates including when booking is available (one course released for booking at a time, approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the start of the course).

Fees and further details about the course are found here: https://gladaustralia.com.au/education-glad-australia-trainers/faqs/ 

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN for the FEBRUARY 2025 GLA:D Australia Hip and Knee course (online) 

The February 2025 online course is open to both Physiotherapists and Accredited Exercise Physiologists, and will be conducted ENTIRELY ONLINE.

There are THREE Modules to this training course. Participants must complete ALL THREE Modules IN ORDER:

1. Module 1 – Lectures – Monday 10 February, 9.30am-5.30pm AEDT (note self-directed option for this module – see below).
2. Module 2 – Practical (see below options for booking)
3. Module 3 – Implementation – Monday 17 February, 10.00am-1.00pm AEDT

Module 2 options – book ONE only per attendee

• Tuesday 11 February, 1.00-5.00, AEDT
• Wednesday 12 February, 9.00-1.00, AEDT
• Thursday 13 February, 1.00-5.00, AEDT
• Friday 14 February, 9.00-1.00, AEDT

The booking selection you will make in your Humanitix booking is for your Module 2 (Practical) session.

Once you make your Humanitix booking, you will also be automatically booked into Module 1 and Module 3. Please make sure you have these dates and times in your calendar as well. There is an option to complete Module 1 as a self-directed module instead of attending on 10 February. You will indicate within your booking if you are interested in doing this.

Please note that this training is not free of charge; but payment is not required on booking. The link for full registration and payment will be sent out approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the course. Further instructions about access to the sessions and pre-course work will also be sent at this time.  

This course is for Australian-registered and practising physiotherapists, and for Australian Accredited Exercise Physiologists.

BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE FRIDAY 31 JANUARY

SELF-DIRECTED MODULE 1 OPTION:
There is an opportunity for a limited number of attendees to complete Module 1 as a self-directed module, self-paced instead of attending on 10 February. Please book in to the course by choosing your prac session on Humanitix, and indicate in the booking questions if you are interested in doing this.

The link to the self-directed module will be sent to approved applicants on 13 January to be completed by Monday 3 February. For an overview of the content please see: https://gladaustralia.com.au/overview-self-directed-module-1/

BOOKING LINK: https://events.humanitix.com/gla-d-australia-clinicians-training-february-2025

FEBRUARY 2025 COURSE TIMELINE

• 10/1/25: Self-directed Module 1 Applications due
• By 13/1/25: Self-directed Module 1 access link sent, along with course payment link and general course access
• 13/1/25 – 3/2/25: Complete Self-directed Module 1
• 31/1/25: Course payment due
• 3/2/25: Self-directed Module 1 due to be completed
• 10/2/25: Online live Module 1 Session (for those who haven’t completed self-directed Module 1)
• 11-14/2/25: Module 2 Prac sessions (complete one only)
• 17/2/25: Module 3 Implementation session (everyone attends)

This course is available for physiotherapists who are registered to practice in Australia and Accredited Exercise Physiologists practising in Australia, and who will be able to implement the program in Australia within the next 6 months.

GLA:D^® Australia encourages clinicians to work with other health care providers in helping people to access evidence-based care.

Before booking into a course, please ensure you are eligible to undertake this training.

• International clinicians are advised to go to https://gladinternational.org/contact/.
• Newly-graduated physiotherapists without an AHPRA Registration will need to supply confirmation of course completion, either via a letter from your course coordinator or by giving your AHPRA application number.
• Physiotherapists on limited registration / interim certification should please contact us directly to set up a specific supervision plan.  Note: Level 4/ Remote supervision level required in order to be eligible to undertake training.
• Exercise Physiologists must be Accredited through ESSA.

GLA:D^® Australia recognises the skills that other health professionals possess to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. We recommend that all GLA:D^® Australia clinicians engage with such health professionals where appropriate to optimise current evidence based management of osteoarthritis. However, health professionals of different disciplines are not currently eligible for this training. 

Subscribe here to receive updates in relation to training dates and courses.  Subscribers will receive course notifications and registration links via email.  

If you have subscribed for updates, including notification preferences, you will receive an automated email confirming your subscription.  You’ll then receive broadcast emails as they are released detailing when registrations will open, and then with links to register.   

Following training, you will also receive the monthly newsletter from GLA:D^® Australia.

Subscribers please note:

Please add GLAD.Australia@latrobe.edu.au to your safe senders list or to your contacts, as communication will come from this account.
Automatic confirmation will be sent; please check junk mail if not received.

See here for information about course content.

Payment for training courses is taken along with registration details through the La Trobe University payments system.  Payment can be made via credit card or PayPal. 

GLA:D^® Australia is not able to invoice for training courses.

See https://gladaustralia.com.au/education-glad-australia-trainers/faqs/ for further details about fees.

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