Clinical Education Online Learning Modules
Evidence-Based Education on ME/CFS and long COVID
Specialised training for medical and allied health professionals designed to improve patient outcomes through the latest research and clinical best practices. Our courses are thoughtfully structured to support healthcare professionals, with built-in flexibility and evidence-based content that respects your time and busy schedule.
What You’ll Find in These Modules
- Expert-Led Education: learn directly from leading ME/CFS clinicians and researchers who specialise in diagnosis, management, and patient-centred care.
- Flexible Learning: access self-paced, modular content designed to fit around clinical responsibilities and professional demands.
- Evidence-Based Practice: engage with up-to-date research and clinical guidelines to support informed, effective treatment strategies.
- Professional Community: join a network of healthcare professionals committed to advancing care through collaboration, shared experience, and peer support.
RACGP CPD Approved, all courses contribute to your Continuing Professional Development requirements.
Please note you will be required to create a free account to access the modules.
Upcoming Events
General Practice Conference & Exhibition
Navigating ME/CFS & long COVID: Diagnosis, management and vaccination considerations
Emerge Australia will be hosting a clinical education session by Dr Bernard Shiu at both Sydney and Melbourne General Practitioner Conference and Exhibition. This session are accessible to attendees at the GPCE conference only.
- Melbourne GPCE – Saturday 12 July 10:00-11:00
This case-based session provides an update on how to recognise, investigate and diagnose a patient with ME/CFS and implement symptom management plans, including discussion and shared decision making around risks and benefits of COVID-19 boosters for post-infection syndromes.
- Explore presenting signs and symptoms, including ordering appropriate tests
- Apply diagnostic criteria to correctly identify a case of ME/CFS or long COVID
- Identify benefits and potential risk for COVID-19 booster
This education session is supported by Moderna
Additional Resources
HealthPathways
HealthPathways are clinical management and referral resources designed to be used during consultations with GPs. Each area in Australia has a Primary Health Network (PHN) that adapts a HealthPathway to make it relevant to their local health services.
In 2023, Emerge Australia partnered with the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network to develop a HealthPathway for ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
Support for your patients
We offer a range of free support services for patients and carers. To learn more about these services, please click the following links and button below.
- Self-paced learning modules
- Facilitated support groups
- Telehealth with a Registed Nurse or Patient Support Officer
Creating an accessible healthcare practice
Attending medical appointments or testing centers may exacerbate symptoms for patients with ME/CFS or long COVID.
People with ME/CFS often present well, however they will likely need rest before and after an appointment. For those with more severe symptoms, clinic visits may not be possible.
Telehealth is a valuable resource for all patients to manage their energy.
ME/CFS resource for school nurses
School nurses can make a big difference in the life of a student with ME/CFS. School nurses are well placed to work in partnership with the student, their family, teaching staff, and the learning and support teams within the school, developing appropriate accommodations to allow students with ME/CFS to continue to attend school and connect with their peers.
Please read more about supporting students with ME/CFS in a school environment by downloading our flyer.
Keep up with the latest research about ME/CFS
Emerge Australia’s monthly Research Digest summarises the latest Australian and international research journal articles on ME/CFS. The Research Digest focuses on biomedical research and contains three or four short summaries of recent research publications.
Read the latest issue or sign up to have the Research Digest delivered by email so you don’t miss out on future issues.
ME/CFS Back to Basics
This is a 20 minute, recorded education session that provides fundamental information about ME/CFS and principles of management. It was presented to a group of nurses and social workers. However, anyone wanting a quick, foundational introduction would benefit.
We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback about the presentation.
