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24 Apr 2023 - 24 Jul 2023

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: $979 (Inc GST) and Non-members $1279 (Inc GST)

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
27 Apr 2023
Online

'Maternity Moments' • Lunchtime Webinar Series

First trimester

Date: Thusday 27 April
Time: 1.00–1.30 pm AEST
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Dr Wendy Burton (Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Antenatal and Postnatal Care) has created the Maternity Moments  webinar series – a series of short, sharp educational webinars with the busy GP in mind.

You will be taken on the consultation journey from preconception to postpartum.

Each standalone webinar will allow you to review the latest information for antenatal and postnatal care, and general tips about these key appointments, including:
  • Patient education
  • Screenings and management
  • Supporting social, cultural, and psychological needs
  • Common referrals
  • Resources for both patients and doctors.

Register now

Contact: RACGP Specific Interests Events

Tel: 03 8699 0347

Email: EventsGPSI@racgp.org.au

More information
28 Apr 2023
WA

RACGP Rural Member Meet-up: Broome

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Broome on Friday 28 April 2023.

Network with Rural & WA Council members and faculty staff over drinks and nibbles while catching up with your colleagues face-to-face.We will share some of the Faculty's key achievements and provide an update for Western Australian members and stakeholders.

Date: Friday 28 April 2023

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Oaks Broome Hotel, 99 Robinson Street, Broome WA 6725

Cost: Free

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

Register online
29 Apr 2023
WA

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Broome, WA

The 'Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound for GPs' workshop is designed to support rural GPs to increase their understanding of the applications of point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnostic process. The training is delivered by rural GPs, emergency physicians and sonographers who are experienced in using ultrasound in their practice environment.

This full-day workshop will give participants the opportunity to identify practical applications of ultrasound technology in general practice settings and gain hands-on experience in the use of point of care ultrasound devices under the guidance of experts.

The workshop is a CPD Accredited Activity under the RACGP CPD Program (eligible for 10 hours - 5 hours Education Activity and 5 hours Reviewing Performance).

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and will be offered to RACGP members at $695 (incl. GST) and to non-members for $995 (incl. GST). Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
03 May 2023
WA

GP Careers Night: Find Your Niche

Have you thought about where a career in general practice can take you? Do you like the idea of sub-specialising or balancing your time between different areas of general practice? Have you wondered, what's next?

The New Fellows Committee invite you to attend the "GP careers night", an informative, interactive and fun evening featuring inspiring GPs sharing their experiences on finding their niche.

Over drinks and canapes, hear from passionate GPs across a diverse range of areas as they share what has inspired them to specialise in their chosen field and what it took to get them there.

We'll announce presenters and careers soon.

You can ask questions and chat to the GPs in a casual setting.

Date: Wednesday 3 May 2023
Time: 6.30 - 8.45 pm (Registration from 6.00 pm)
Venue: TBC - Perth metro area
Cost: RACGP members: $25 | Non-members: $35

Sponsored by Rural Health West and Avant.

Contact: WA Events

Tel: 08 9489 9555

Email: wa.events@racgp.org.au

Register online
06 May 2023 - 07 May 2023
QLD

63rd Clinical Update Weekend 2023

Brought to you by the RACGP Queensland Faculty Council and Education Committee, the 63rd Clinical Update is back in Brisbane for a weekend of education, engagement, and networking opportunities.

Recognising the ongoing journey of adaptation GPs have been on, the theme Emerging into a New Normal focuses on up-to-date topics and education sessions that are current and evolving in the general practice setting.

Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 6-7 May 2023, this conference will enhance your clinical knowledge, offering 12.5 CPD hours with clinical skills and CPR workshops available.

If you would like to attend any of the clinical skills and/or the CPR workshop, please select one of each workshop topic only at registration and double check the times you have selected do not clash. Please refer to the website program Conference Program

Contact: Qld Events

Tel: 07 3456 8944

Email: qld.events@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
08 May 2023
NSW

SafeScript NSW One Year Since the Statewide Launch

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

SafeScript NSW is a real time prescription monitoring system for monitored medicines. The system is available to all prescribers and dispensers in NSW. The webinar will provide an update on SafeScript NSW, the state's real time prescription monitoring system. You will hear from health practitioners who have been using the system and learn about new functionality coming in 2023 that will allow prescribers to submit authority applications online to prescribe a controlled drug.

Contact: Ms Jovi Stuart

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: jovi.stuart@racgp.org.au

More information
10 May 2023
NSW

Managing Hep C in General Practice and Intro To DBS

Time: Dinner: 6.30-7.00pm
Session: 7.00pm-9.30pm

Venue: Club Condell Park, 178 Eldridge Road Condell Park

Testing, treating and managing HCV in general practice is a key strategy to prevent liver related complications including cancers. NSW has a goal to eliminate HCV in NSW by 2028 and GPs play a key part in this. This session aims to increase GP awareness and confidence in identifying patients for hepatitis C testing and treatment. GPs will learn how to engage a diverse range of patients in testing and treatment without specialist assistance and learn when to consult with and refer a patient for specialist care. Samples of the dried blood spot testing kits will also be available in the session.

Contact: Ms Jovi Stuart

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: jovi.stuart@racgp.org.au

Register online
15 May 2023 - 26 Jun 2023

FPS CPD Case-Based Discussions

The Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) CPD case-based discussions is a continuing professional development activity that has been designed to support GPs who are already implementing FPS with patients, evaluating their practice, and further developing their skills. Each participant will present a case and through peer-group discussions, participants will extend their FPS skills by exploring the intervention methods they currently use. Participants will also review challenging cases and develop strategies for addressing barriers to achieving best practice.

This activity is offered via the Zoom platform and comprises of four, two-hour case-based discussion sessions from 5:30-7:30pm AEST in the weeks of 15 May, 29 May, 12 June and 26 June.

Cost: $295 for RACGP members and $345 for non-members.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity under the RACGP CPD Program (eligible for 9 hours) and accredited as an FPS CPD course by the GPMHSC.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
16 May 2023
SA

Emergency Management (incorporating CPR)

This session is designed to provide GPs with the necessary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge and skills as required in the 2023-25 RACGP CPD triennium, with an emergency management overview.

- Covers basic life support (BLS )
- Practice coordinated cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Refresh basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm interpretation

Date: Tuesday 16 May 2023
Time: Registration and light dinner: 6.30-7.00 pm | Training session: 7.00-9.30 pm
Venue: College House, 15 Gover Street, North Adelaide
Cost: Members: $64 | Non-members: $90

Contact: Elaine Dalby

Tel: 08 8267 8362

Email: sa.events@racgp.org.au

Register online
17 May 2023
NSW

Substance Use in Pregnancy - Prevention and Screening

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) use during pregnancy can cause life-long complications for the child, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and tobacco related harms. With its role in the community, General Practice plays a vital role in addressing AOD harms in pregnancy. This webinar provides guidance on how to talk about AOD use and unplanned pregnancy, as well as screen for and respond to AOD use among women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant.

Contact: Ms Jovi Stuart

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: jovi.stuart@racgp.org.au

More information
18 May 2023
Online

'Maternity Moments' • Lunchtime Webinar Series

Second trimester

Date: Thusday 18 May
Time: 1.00–1.30 pm AEST
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Dr Wendy Burton (Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Antenatal and Postnatal Care) has created the Maternity Moments  webinar series – a series of short, sharp educational webinars with the busy GP in mind.

You will be taken on the consultation journey from preconception to postpartum.

Each standalone webinar will allow you to review the latest information for antenatal and postnatal care, and general tips about these key appointments, including:
  • Patient education
  • Screenings and management
  • Supporting social, cultural, and psychological needs
  • Common referrals
  • Resources for both patients and doctors.

Register now

Contact: RACGP Specific Interests Events

Tel: 03 8699 0347

Email: EventsGPSI@racgp.org.au

More information

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