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MSK Core Skills Workshop

Course/Event Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Course/Event Duration: 1 Day

Course/Event Description

Versus Arthritis are delighted to confirm our MSK Core Skills workshop is happening again in Glasgow at Golden Jubilee Hotel on September 11th, the workshop flyer is attached, and we do have a limited fund to support travel/accommodation bursary for remote, rural, Island delegates.  Versus Arthritis are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, and deliver a range of training programmes for health care professionals

We often hear that MSK consultations can be challenging for both patients and healthcare professionals. With one in seven GP consultations related to MSK health, we're committed to ensuring these interactions are effective and beneficial for everyone involved.

In response to these challenges, we offer our well-established Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care Workshop and MSK Bitesize training sessions.


This year our face-to-face Core Skills workshop will be delivered in Glasgow with an online MSK Bitesize session following this for all delegates.

  • Core Skills Workshop: Thursday 11th September 2025, 9am-5pm at Golden Jubilee Conference Centre, Beardmore Street, Glasgow, G81 4SA (in-person)
  • MSK Bitesize: Thursday 23rd October 2025, 6-9pm (online) recorded and available to delegates if unable to attend. 

Core Skills is a practical program designed to equip primary healthcare professionals with the confidence and expertise to accurately diagnose and manage MSK conditions. Our training provides delegates a supportive environment to develop confidence and skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with MSK conditions. For a detailed overview of the workshop curriculum, please visit: Training courses for healthcare professionals 

The workshop is split into three main sections: 

  • Low back pain and sciatica. 
  • Lower limb (with a focus on the knee). 
  • Upper limb (with a focus on the shoulder). 

 Key learning outcomes: 

  1. Enjoy MSK consultations. 
  2. Identify the prevalence of MSK conditions in primary care. 
  3. Gain confidence in taking an effective history from an MSK patient, including eliciting red flags and psychosocial flags. 
  4. Demonstrate understanding of examination of the MSK patient, including the discriminating features of the examination. 
  5. Practice explanation of the diagnosis. 
  6. Formulate a management plan, including appropriate investigations, referral, safety net and follow-up. 
  7. Signpost patients to useful information. 

 Previous delegates reported a 47% increase in knowledge of the subject following the training, a 30% increase in examination skills, and a 31% increase in confidence diagnosing and treating patients with MSK conditions.

Delegate testimonials include: 

  • "This course exceeded my expectations. The content and delivery were very relevant to my role, so much so I have used the information for 3 patients already this morning." – Core Skills Delegate, September 2023
  • "I applied my knowledge and skills learned from this course to one of my patients with an ongoing MSK problem and was able to satisfy her in terms of unnecessary imaging." – Core Skills Delegate, March 2025

MSK Bitesize is a 3-hour webinar on MSK conditions that can present in primary care and the role of physical activity in preventing and managing MSK conditions. Topics include inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and more.

Please note: This session will be recorded and shared with all registrants, allowing you to watch at your convenience if you are unable to attend the live webinar. 

Total Cost: £220

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 To secure your place, please register here: Core Skills Workshop Glasgow

We can offer discounted rates for organisations who book ten or more places on the course. 

Bursary Information:

Limited bursaries are available for travel and accommodation costs for delegates traveling from remote, rural, and island locations in Scotland. Please email Caron Jenkins, Professional Engagement Manager on C.Jenkins@versusarthritis.org with estimated travel costs for more information.

Course/Event Venue: Golden Jubilee Hotel, Glasgow

This course is targeted at the following specialty Groupings:

  • Other Courses

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