Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence

 

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence

 

The RACGP > Faculties > RACGP Victoria > Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD)
Last updated 25 May 2026

Fast-track your accreditation & enhance your clinical skills

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 Workshops: Hands-on, interactive learning with expert facilitators 

More 2026 Face-to-Face MATOD Training Workshop opportunities to be announced soon.

Virtual Training Workshops

2026 Virtual MATOD Training Workshop Series I

9 July 2026 | 7:00pm - 8:30 pm AEST
16 July 2026 | 7:00pm - 8:30 pm AEST
23 July 2026 | 7:00pm - 9:00 pm AEST
Facilitator: Dr Paul Grinzi

Register now 

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids. 
  2. Recognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids. 
  3. Decide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids. 
  4. Compare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine. 
  5. Understand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder. 
  6. Provide appropriate overdose management advice.

Need more information?

For more information email vic.matod@racgp.org.au or call 03 8699 0043