Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Types of oral corticosteroids and how they work.
• Management
  • How to manage people who are using oral corticosteroids in primary care.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• About the different types of oral corticosteroids.
• About the contraindications, cautions, adverse effects, and drug interactions associated with oral corticosteroids.
• What advice to offer to people receiving oral corticosteroids in primary care.
• About monitoring requirements for people taking oral corticosteroids.

Topics covered