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14 May 2024
NSW

Testing and Treating Hepatitis C in General Practice

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

This session aims to increase awareness of HCV testing and treatment options and how to manage patients living with HCV in general practice settings.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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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

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
20 May 2024
NSW

In-depth Insights Into Frozen Shoulder & Common Hand Injury

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

Orthopaedics: In-depth insights into frozen shoulder and common hand injuries

Join us as we explore the latest insights on frozen shoulder diagnosis, distinguishing between primary and secondary cases with confidence.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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29 May 2024
SA

Women in General Practice Monthly Dinner and Catch-Up

Join SA women in general practice for a relaxed and informal dinner and chat. You don't need to be a member of the committee to come along, and all RACGP members are welcome.

Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024
Time: From 6.30 pm
Venue: Sfizio's Cafe, 89 The Parade, Norwood
Cost: Food and drinks are at attendees cost

To register: Email Sophie at sophie.nash@racgp.org.au>

Contact: Sophie Nash

Tel: 08 8267 8310

Email: sophie.nash@racgp.org.au

01 Jun 2024
SA

Christies Beach Parkrun

parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, or run 5k, volunteer or spectate. It is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit, and no one finishes last.

The RACGP has partnered with parkrun Australia to promote the health and wellbeing of our communities. GP practices are encouraged to develop close links with their local parkrun to become a parkrun practice.

RACGP SA is pleased to be taking part in the Christies Beach parkrun. Members are invited to meet at registration prior to the parkrun, with light refreshments available following the event.

Date: Saturday 1 June 2024
Time: 7.30-9.30 am
Location: 32 The Esplanade, Christies Beach
Cost: FREE

Contact: Elaine Dalby

Tel: 08 8267 8362

Email: sa.events@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
01 Jun 2024

Online Emergency Medicine for Rural GPs

Designed and facilitated by experienced rural GPs and emergency specialists, the emergency medicine for Rural GPs workshop aims to enhance rural emergency medicine skills using case scenarios that reflect the challenges faced when living and working in rural and remote communities.

This online workshop involves four small-group interactive case scenario discussions and capped at 40 participants. The workshop will also explore critical considerations involved in managing rural emergency cases, packaging patients for retrieval, communicating effectively with retrieval teams, debriefing and self-care. All the scenarios included in the workshop are written by experienced rural GPs from actual cases.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
03 Jun 2024 - 09 Sep 2024

Online Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training

The RACGP Rural Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST) package provides GPs with essential training to enable them to become a GP provider of Foccussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) and provide CBT-derived FPS conselling to patients in their practice.

This flexible, innovative training package is made up of four Modules and uses a combination of technology, peer learning groups and locally available resources to provide GPs with access to FPS skills training whist remaining in their practice and community.

Please note: Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) is a prerequisite for enrolment in the FPS ST training package.

The training package has GPMHSC accreditation and on completion GPs can gain FPS provider registration with Medicare to access FPS related MBS numbers 2721, 2723, 2725 and 2727.

Cost:RACGP Members: $1,279 (Inc GST) and Non-members $1,579 (Inc GST)

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

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03 Jun 2024
NSW

Responding To Child Maltreatment in Primary Health

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

The webinar will provide an overview of the available evidence base developed by the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, practical examples of how GPs can respond and what referral and support pathways are available.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

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06 Jun 2024
NT

NT Member Engagement Event With RACGP Board

You are warmly invited to join members of the RACGP Board and NT Council for an evening of networking and collaboration. Attendees will be given updates on local NT advocacy by our Chair, Dr Sam Heard and National advocacy by RACGP President, Dr Nicole Higgins.

Date: Thursday 6 June 2024
Time: 6.30-8.30 pm
Venue: Shipwreck Bar, Adina and Vibe Hotel, 7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin
Cost: RACGP Members: FREE

Contact: NT Faculty

Tel: 08 8267 8399

Email: nt.faculty@racgp.org.au

Register online
12 Jun 2024
WA

CPR for GPs - FULLY BOOKED

This CPR course is run in conjunction with Medical Training Solutions and provides participants with topical emergency presentations and recent changes in emergency practice, tailored specifically for GPs.

This workshop is presented in accordance with the current guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council and covers all aspects of resuscitation and basic life support.

Completion of a CPR course is a requirement for the 2023-25 triennium.

Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024

Time: 6.30-8.30 pm (Registration 6.15 pm)

Venue: College House, 34 Harrogate Street, West Leederville.

Cost: RACGP Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

CPD: 2 Hours EA

Please note that an administration fee of $50.00 is deducted for cancellations less than 5 days prior to the event date.

Contact: WA Faculty Events

Tel: 08 9489 9555

Email: wa.events@racgp.org.au

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19 Jun 2024
QLD

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Brisbane, Qld

To register please copy and paste https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/RDAQ24/racgp-affiliated-workshop.html into a new browser.

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.

You'lll 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).

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information

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