May 2019



National news


Online mental health training for GPs

RACGP Rural has designed the Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST) model to provide a clear, viable mental health skill acquisition pathway without having to leave your practice.

The training package will provide you with focused psychological strategies skills derived from cognitive behavioural therapy as part of a treatment plan for common mental health problems.

The FPS ST comprises 21 hours of online learning, practical use of skills and active group discussion, all accessible through the RACGP’s gplearning platform.

Modules 1, 2 and 3 are each accredited for 40 Category 1 QI&CPD points. Module 4 is accredited for two Category 2 QI&CPD points. 

The FPS ST is also accredited by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration and enables GPs access to Medicare items for providing psychological treatment services.

Registration for the third intake is open now for training commencement on Monday 17 June 2019.

Register for the June 2019 intake now.

RACGP eHealth webinar series

The RACGP eHealth webinar series presents monthly webinars throughout 2019 on topics pertinent to general practice.

From April 2020, it will be mandatory in Victoria for all prescribers and pharmacists to check SafeScript prior to writing or dispensing a prescription for a high-risk medicine. There is a view to roll out SafeScript nationally.

This month, the RACGP eHealth webinar series will be delivering webinars designed to assist GPs' understanding of SafeScript and their future obligations regarding its use.

A number of session times are available. Visit the RACGP website to register. Webinars are accredited for two Category 2 QI&CPD points and are free of charge for all participants.

Webinar recordings are made available via the RACGP website at the conclusion of each month’s sessions.

The RACGP does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, any information contained in this newsletter.

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