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01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills for General Practice

Online via gplearning

This online course provides GPs with foundational CBT skills and is ideal for GPs who wish to include CBT in their clinical practice. Whilst aimed at rural GPs, it will be a useful resource for any GP interested in gaining skills in psychotherapy.

The training comprises six interactive learning modules; each taking one hour to complete and can be completed at your own pace.

The course focuses on six areas:
  1. Introduction to CBT
  2. Assessment, formulation and treatment planning
  3. CBT in action: focus on depression
  4. CBT in action: focus on anxiety
  5. Challenges in CBT
  6. Additional considerations

GPMHSC FPS CPD approved. CPD Accredited Activity (40 points).

Cost: RACGP members $495

Please allow 1-2 business days for online access.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

Register online
30 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
VIC

MATOD Module 2 - Opioid Use Disorder, Pharmacology & Dosing

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence

Module 2 - Opioid Use Disorder, Pharmacology & dosing: A comprehensive series of modules with videos and interviews with MATOD experts. It includes live zoom session that will allow participants to ask questions of the experts.

On completion of modules 1 and 2 you'll be trained and recognised as a prescriber for methadone and buprenorphine based assisted treatment of opioid dependence.

Please contact MATOD Program Coordinator, Kerrianne Singleton on 03 8699 0468 or via email at vic.MATOD@racgp.org.au if you don't have a RACGP number.

CPD Accredited Activity - 40 points.

Contact: Victoria MATOD

Tel: 03 8699 0468

Email: vic.MATOD@racgp.org.au

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30 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
VIC

MATOD Module 3 - Long-acting Injectable Buprenorphine

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence

Module 3 - Long-acting injectable buprenorphine: Builds on knowledge of prescribing and administering long-acting injection buprenorphine, including how to select, initiate and manage patients who are using these new opioid substitutions.

Please contact MATOD Program Coordinator, Kerrianne Singleton on 03 8699 0468 or via email at vic.MATOD@racgp.org.au if you don't have a RACGP number.

CPD Activity • 4 points.

Contact: Victoria MATOD

Tel: 03 8699 0468

Email: vic.MATOD@racgp.org.au

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30 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
VIC

MATOD Program

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD)
Module 1 - Safer Opioid Prescribing An introduction to implement safe and effective opioid prescribing and to recognise, prevent and respond to problematic opioid abuse.
Module 2 - Opioid Use Disorder, Pharmacology & dosing A comprehensive series of modules with videos and interviews with MATOD experts. It includes live zoom session that will allow participants to ask questions of the experts.
Module 3 - Long-acting injectable buprenorphine Builds on knowledge of prescribing and administering long-acting injection buprenorphine, including how to select, initiate and manage patients who are using these new opioid substitutions.

Please contact the MATOD Program Coordinator if you don't have an RACGP ID number via vic.matod@racgp.org.au

Contact: Victoria MATOD

Tel: 03 8699 0468

Email: vic.MATOD@racgp.org.au

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28 Jun 2022
SA

Feeding and Faltering Growth in the First 12 Months

Nutrition is the main driver of growth in infants in their first 12 months. This session will address what to look out for during an infant health assessment in relation to their growth and development and will cover:
- Introduction to the Child & Family Health Service (CaFHS)
- Infant dietary requirements
- Supporting breastfeeding
- Recognition, assessment, and management of faltering growth.

Presented by Dr Liberty Gallus, Paediatrician and Ann Wiseman, Nurse Consultant, CaFHS.
Date: Tuesday 28 June 2022
Time: 6.30-7.30 pm (ACST)
Format: Online
Cost: Free

The webinar will be conducted via the 'Zoom' platform. A link to the webinar will be sent to registrants a day before.

Contact: Danielle Pascoe

Tel: 08 8267 8317

Email: sant.events@racgp.org.au

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28 Jun 2022
NSW

Preparing for Parenthood


Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

This interactive webinar will workshop practical ways to address barriers to guide your conversations supporting healthy behaviour changes, with a major focus on optimal weight for conception, pregnancy and improving outcomes for the baby. Using case-study based learning you/GPs will learn ways to raise the issue of weight management in a non-judgemental way and identify resources and services available to GPs for continuity of care and support.

Cost: Free

Contact: Samantha Milat

Tel: 02 9886 4707

Email: nswact.webinar@racgp.org.au

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29 Jun 2022
NSW

Child Protection & Wellbeing in General Practice


Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

This webinar will explain how the NSW Health Child Wellbeing Unit (CWU) can assist GP’s and practice nurses who have child wellbeing and child protection concerns; we will provide an update on your mandatory reporting obligations and explain the exceptions to confidentiality when you need to consult with others about your concerns.

Cost: Free

Contact: Samantha Milat

Tel: 02 9886 4707

Email: nswact.webinar@racgp.org.au

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02 Jul 2022
SA

Practice Owners Masterclass - Adelaide

The Practice Owners Masterclass comprises a one-day interactive workshop built around an existing clinic case study of two GP owners. The workshop aims to step you through the development of a successful business and strategic plan covering the below key areas:

- Development of a business and strategic plan
- Accounting and financials
- Getting the best out of your people and practice staff
- Patients and services
- Doctors payments.

Date: Saturday 2 July 2022
Time: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: College House, North Adelaide
Cost: RACGP members: $260 | Non-members: $325

By signing up for this event, you agree to receive communications from partners.

Contact: Elaine Dalby

Tel: 08 8267 8362

Email: sant.events@racgp.org.au

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02 Jul 2022
TAS

Accredited Basic Life Support: Hobart

Have you completed your mandatory Basic Life Support (CPR for GPs) requirement for the 2020-22 triennium?

RACGP Tasmania will deliver a series of accredited BLS workshops to assist GPs in fulfilling their requirements for the current triennium. These time efficient sessions comprise of two components, an online module (1.5 hours) and a practical CPR skills assessment delivered locally (1 hour).

Join us for your practical assessment in Hobart.

Cost: Members $49.50, Non-members $59.50
Venue: RACGP Tasmania, Hobart

This event is subject to cancellation or postponement pending public health advice regarding a COVID-19 outbreak.

Contact: Ms Julia Ray

Tel: 036212 5832

Email: julia.ray@racgp.org.au

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04 Jul 2022 - 19 Aug 2022

FPS CPD Case-Based Discussions

This Focussed Psychological Strategies CPD course has been designed to support GPs in implementing FPS with patients, evaluating their practice, and further developing their skills. It consists of a series of thought-provoking, small group case-based discussion sessions facilitated by a GP with specialist experience in mental health. Each participant will present a case and through these case discussions participants will extend their FPS skills by exploring the intervention methods they currently use, critically reviewing challenging cases, and developing 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 04/07, 18/07, 01/08 and 15/08.

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

This is a CPD accredited activity (eligible for 40 points) and has GPMHSC accreditation for FPS CPD.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

Register online
04 Jul 2022
SA

Influenza Update for SA GPs

With the onset of winter, cases of influenza are currently on the rise. SA Health's Director Communicable Disease Control Branch, Dr Louise Flood will provide an update on the current influenza situation in South Australia.

Dr Emily Kirkpatrick will provide a brief COVID update.

Date: Monday 4 July 2022
Time: 6.30-7.30 pm (ACST)
Format: Online
Cost: Free

The webinar will be conducted via the 'Zoom' platform. A link to the webinar will be sent to registrants a day before.

Contact: Danielle Pascoe

Tel: 08 8267 8317

Email: sant.events@racgp.org.au

Register online
05 Jul 2022
NSW

Prevention & Management of Influenza

Prevention and management of influenza in vulnerable populations in NSW


Time: 7.00-8.00pm

Online Webinar

The influenza season has started early in Australia and is cocirculating with COVID-19. The recent sharp increase in flu cases is accompanied by concerns about low vaccination uptake, especially in the most at-risk populations. Prevention of severe disease in vulnerable populations relies on early immunization and initiation of antiviral medication where appropriate. New resources are available providing guidance on COVID-19 and influenza outbreak management and antiviral treatment/prophylaxis in the aged care population.

Cost: Free

Contact: Samantha Milat

Tel: 02 9886 4707

Email: nswact.webinar@racgp.org.au

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