Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop, Torquay
In-person 16 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: Torquay
Where: TBC
When: Saturday 16 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
Facilitator
Dr Paul Grinzi
GP Medical Educator for the RACGP's Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education Program
Paul is a GP working in Melbourne's inner north. Paul is passionate about supporting GPs to be confident to treat patients who use alcohol and other drugs. He is also a dedicated advocate for general practice. Paul Grinzi is a senior medical educator for RACGP's GP Training and the AOD GP Education Programs. Paul also is the clinical lead for RACGP Victoria's Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence Training program on behalf of Victorian Government.