RACGP Faculty Events


01 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence: Online

The Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) program is designed to support Victorian GPs to implement safe and effective opioid prescribing and to recognise, prevent and respond to problematic opioid abuse. The aim of the training is to provide prescribers with the skills and confidence to assess, manage and initiate patients on Opioid Replacement Therapy. The training is delivered online through gplearning. It can be accessed at any time and is self-paced and self-guided.

This course can be started at any time throughout the year and once you have registered you will be enrolled into the course within 5 business days.

The MATOD program is a CPD Accredited Activity under the RACGP CPD Program.

Free training.

For further information, please contact us at vic.matod@racgp.org.au.

Contact: The VIC Faculty MATOD Project Team

01 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence: Online

The Online MATOD Program is a self-paced, self-guided online program. Modules will provide confidence and understanding of the basic concepts of opioids before identifying ways to implement opioid agonist therapy in your practice.

  • Module 1: Opioids and Concepts
  • Module 2: Kinetics and Dynamics
  • Module 3: Clinical Assessment
  • Module 4: The Patient Arc
  • Module 5: Special Circumstances
  • Module 6: Pregnancy and Lactation
  • Module 7: Opioid Agonist Therapy in Victoria
  • Module 8: Nurse Practitioner Perspective (Optional)

This Online MATOD program is a CPD Approved Activity, under the RACGP CPD Program, and is eligible for up to 21 CPD Hours when all components are completed.

This course can be started at any time throughout the year.

Confirmation of enrolment will be provided within 5 business days of registration.

Contact: The VIC Faculty MATOD Project Team

01 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Family Violence GP Education Program - ELearning Modules

The Family Violence GP Education Program eLearning modules are designed to provide you with an introduction to family violence. These modules can be completed either as a standalone set of training activities or as a pathway to the more comprehensive Family Violence GP Education Program.

  • Module 1: Identifying and responding to family violence
  • Module 2: Aboriginal and Torres Strai Islander Peoples
  • Module 3: MARAM and Information Sharing Schemes
  • Module 4: People who use Family Violence

The Family Violence GP Education Program eLearning modules are CPD Approved Activities, under the RACGP CPD Program, and are eligible for up to 3.5 CPD Hours (EA) once all modules are completed.

For further training options in family violence, please visit the RACGP Family Violence webpage.

Contact: The VIC Faculty Family Violence Project Team

20 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024
VIC

Dermatological Surgery Workshop - San Remo, VIC

Expand your dermatological surgery techniques

This two day workshop accommodates all skill levels and includes small group practical sessions performing basic surgery and flap repairs on pigs' bellies. Rural and remote GPs may also be eligible to receive assistance from RWAV.

Pre-requisite Participants must complete DermCert4: Practical procedures in dermatology prior to attending the workshop. RACGP CPD Accredited

Contact: VICTORIA DERM

04 May 2024 - 05 May 2024
VIC

Dermatological Surgery Workshop - Warrnambool, VIC

RACGP and the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) are looking forward to running the Dermatological Surgery Workshop.

This two-day workshop accommodates all skill levels and includes a combination of technology, presentations and small group practical sessions performing basic surgery and flap repairs on pigs' bellies.

Pre-requisite
Participants must complete DermCert4: Practical procedures in dermatology prior to attending the workshop.

RACGP CPD Accredited

Contact: VICTORIA DERM

17 May 2024
VIC

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Mildura, VIC

Experienced rural doctors and sonographers will guide you through the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in primary care services using advanced, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by our sponsor, GE Healthcare.

Capped at 30 participants, you'll rotate through six stations; eFast, deep venous thrombosis, heart and lung ultrasound, intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval, musculoskeletal soft tissue and first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.

The workshop is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity. GPs can earn 10 CPD hours (5 hours Education Activity and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and is eligible for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and offered to RACGP members at $995 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,295 (incl. GST).

This is a pre-conference workshop as part of the Victorian Rural Health Conference 2024.

Contact: RACGP Rural

23 Aug 2024
VIC

RACGP Rural Member Meet-up: Warrnambool

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Warrnambool on Friday 23 August 2024.

Network with colleagues over drinks and nibbles. We will share some of the Faculty's key achievements and provide an update for Victorian members and stakeholders.

Date: Friday 23 August 2024

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: TBC

Cost: Free

Contact: RACGP Rural

24 Aug 2024
VIC

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Warrnambool, VIC

Experienced rural doctors and sonographers will guide you through the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in primary care services using advanced, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by our sponsor, GE Healthcare.

Capped at 30 participants, you'll rotate through six stations; eFast, deep venous thrombosis, heart and lung ultrasound, intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval, musculoskeletal soft tissue and first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.

The workshop is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity. GPs can earn 10 CPD hours (5 hours Education Activity and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and is eligible for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and offered to RACGP members at $995 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,295 (incl. GST). Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Contact: RACGP Rural

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