POTS Diagnosis & Management – modules

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is the most common type of autonomic nervous system disorder, associated with significant disability and with increasing prevalence following the COVID-19 pandemic. The wide range of non-specific symptoms can overlap with other conditions, leading to misdiagnosis and suboptimal treatment for patients, particularly young women. General practitioners and other primary health care professionals are ideally positioned to play a pivotal role in the early recognition, investigation, and management of POTS.

Take this course to learn practical tools and strategies to help identify and manage POTS with confidence, ensuring patients receive timely and effective care.

Course Content

1. The Autonomic Nervous System
1 Topic
1.1 The Autonomic Nervous System and Dystautonomia
2. Understanding POTS Pathophysiology
3 Topics
2.1 Orthostasis
2.2 Diagnostic Criteria for POTS
2.3 Triggers for POTS
3. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
5 Topics
3.1 Investigating POTS in Primary Care
3.2 Orthostatic Testing
3.3 Interpreting Examination Findings
3.4 Summary: Investigations for an individual with suspected POTS
3.5 Diagnostic Tools and Information
4.1 Management Strategies
4.2 Pharmacotherapy
6. Patient Journey and Quality of Life
1 Topic
6.1 Patient Journey and Quality of Life
7. Question and Answer session
Reviewing Performance Activity
Evaluation and Certificate
2 Topics
Evaluation
Certificate and RACGP CPD