Australian General Practice Training Program – Third intake applications are now open
The third intake for the 2019 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program opened 10.00 am (AEST) Friday 16 November.
The AGPT Program is the leading program for doctors who wish to pursue the specialty of general practice. Doctors interested in the program can apply via the RACGP website.
The RACGP, through the AGPT Program, offers specialist general practice pathways towards Fellowship and gives general practice registrars the opportunity to undertake relevant, engaging and appropriate activities through a well-supported program.
Visit the RACGP website for further information on the AGPT Program and key activities and dates for selection.
New guidelines and training requirement for yellow fever vaccination providers
A new training requirement for prescribers of the yellow fever vaccine, along with new national guidelines for yellow fever vaccination centres and providers, come into effect on 26 November.
Medical practitioners and nurse practitioners who intend to prescribe the vaccine at their practice will now be required to complete an online learning course to obtain accreditation. Practitioners already prescribing the vaccine will have up to three years to complete the course.
The course can be completed via the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) online learning platform. ACRRM membership is not required to access the course, however you will be required to create an online account.
Unlike other vaccines, the yellow fever vaccine has international certification requirements which must be completed according to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations.
The Department of Health (DoH) course aims to ensure that all prescribers are familiar with international requirements, along with the other unique aspects of the yellow fever vaccine that are fundamental for safe clinical decision making. While yellow fever is not endemic in Australia, many Australians are vaccinated each year before travelling to yellow fever risk countries.
Visit the DoH website to view the yellow fever vaccination factsheet or contact humanbiosecurity@health.gov.au for more information on the new yellow fever vaccination course and national guidelines.