Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop, Pakenham
In-person 2 May, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (AEDT)
The opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow, with increasing rates of dependence, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe, evidence-based treatment for affected patients.
Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
Face-to-Face Workshop (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY at this time):
Hands-on, interactive learning with expert facilitators.
Location: Pakenham
Where: TBC
When: Saturday 02 May 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: TBC
Register Now: CLICK HERE
Learning outcomes
- Identify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.
- Recognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.
- Decide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.
- Compare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.
- Understand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
- Provide appropriate overdose management advice.
Educational
Activities
4.0
hours
Measuring
Outcomes
0
hours
Reviewing
Performance
1.0
hours