RACGP Faculty Events

As dedicated healthcare professionals, we understand the critical need for comprehensive care in addressing opioid dependence. We would like to invite you to complete the Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) program.

Module Highlights:

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

Non RACGP, register HERE

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.

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Wangaratta on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

Network with colleagues over drinks and nibbles. Join your RACGP President Dr Michael Wright, RACGP Victoria Chair Dr Anita Munoz and RACGP Rural Chair A/Prof Michael Clements who will share some of the RACGP's key achievements and provide an update for Victorian members and stakeholders.

Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Venue: Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677

Cost: Free

You are warmly invited to join members of the RACGP Board and VIC Council for an evening of networking and collaboration. Attendees will be given updates on local VIC advocacy by our Chair, Dr Anita Muñoz and National advocacy by RACGP President, Dr Michael Wright.

Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Time: 6.30-8.30 pm
Venue: RACGP office, 100 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
Cost: RACGP Members: FREE

Experienced 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), registrar members at $695 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,295 (incl. GST). Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Experienced 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), registrar members at $695 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,295 (incl. GST). Morning tea and lunch will be provided.