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

19 Feb 2024 - 27 May 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

04 Mar 2024 - 15 Apr 2024

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 AEDT/AEST in the weeks of 4 March, 18 March, 8 April and 15 April 2024.

Cost: $395 for RACGP members and $495 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

19 Mar 2024
SA

Specialist Medical Colleges Career Workshop

Medical students and PGY1s - 3s are invited to attend the annual Medical College Career Workshop to hear presentations from each College and have the opportunity to ask questions of senior representatives and trainees from each college during the exhibition.

The event will incorporate a resume writing and interview skills workshop.

Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024
Time: 5.45-9.00 pm
Venue: U City, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide
Cost: Free

Contact: Elaine Dalby

19 Mar 2024
NSW

Sepsis Awareness

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

Join us for a webinar on sepsis to gain insights from leading experts on sepsis and enhance your skills in identifying the early signs and red flag symptoms of sepsis. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role that GPs play in effectively managing this critical condition. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your knowledge and contribute to improved patient care!

Contact: Events Coordinator

20 Mar 2024
NSW

NSWACT: Meet & Greet With RACGP Board

RACGP NSW&ACT is delighted to invite you to a meet and greet evening with the RACGP Board and members of the RACGP NSW&ACT Faculty Council.

Join us for a relaxed evening at QT Rooftop at QT Newcastle. This is an opportunity to meet members of the RACGP Board, ask questions and provide feedback as valued members. Network with your peers over canapes and a selection of beverages.

Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024
Time: 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Venue: QT Rooftop at QT Newcastle, 185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Cost: Complimentary for members, registration is essential.


Contact: Charise Ebrada

20 Mar 2024
NT

Safe Deprescribing of Antidepressants - Northern Territory

Join in a webinar presented by Dr Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD, co-author of the recent publication of the updated Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines written for GPs, psychiatrists, nurses and others. This webinar will allow discussion of local issues and referral pathways. The session will include identifying when, why and in whom to stop antidepressants, distinguishing between relapse and withdrawal effects, safely tapering principles and approaches for deprescribing benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids and z-drugs.

Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024
Presenter: Dr Mark Horowitz
Timing: 7.00-8:30 pm (ACST)
Cost: RACGP member: Free

This webinar will be conducted via the 'Zoom' platform. A link to the webinar will be sent to you from the zoom program.

Contact: Jeanne Woodall

22 Mar 2024
TAS

RACGP Rural Member Meet-up: Launceston

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Launceston on Friday 22 March 2024.

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

Date: Friday 22 March 2024

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: The Star Bar Cafe & Hotel, 113 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250

Cost: Free

Contact: RACGP Rural

23 Mar 2024
SA

Jubilee Way 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 Jubilee Way parkrun. Members are invited to meet at registration prior to the parkrun, with light refreshments available following the event.

Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
Time: 7.30-9.30 am
Location: 1 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale
Cost: FREE

Contact: Elaine Dalby

23 Mar 2024
TAS

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Launceston, Tas

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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