Dermatology for GPs - Fully Subscribed
This ALM will provide you with the skills to increase your confidence in diagnosing, treating and referring a range of skin cancers and non-surgical modalities for field change frequently seen in general practice.
Dermatology encompasses a wide range of skin conditions. With patients typically presenting first to their GPs at the sign of any skin conditions, this dermatology workshop is a must for all GPs looking to update their knowledge in this area.
Each section of this workshop will consist of a theoretical and practical component. The highly interactive practical sessions will cover procedural skills in suturing and dermoscopy.
Date: Saturday 18 August 2018
Time: 8.00-4:40pm
Venue: Oaks Elan, 31-33 Woods Street, Darwin
Cost: RACGP Member $200 | Non Member $325 | GST exclusive
Retreat 2018 - Laying the Foundations
We are excited to announce the inaugural Retreat to be held in the beautiful Barossa Valley. The event will incorporate a variety of education sessions presented by high profile speakers, as well as a multitude of networking opportunities and social activities. Enjoy a weekend away and experience the best of the wineries and culinary delights from the world-renowned region.
Date: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August 2018
Venue: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, Rowland Flat
Cost: Members: $300 | Registrars: $250 | Non-members: $400
(Accommodation additional cost)
For further information, please contact Elaine Dalby.
Migrant and Refugee Health
Time: Registration and light dinner 6.30-7:00pm
Training Session: 7:00-9.30pm
Venue: College House, 15 Gover Street, North Adelaide
Cost: Members $55 | Non members $90 | GP in training $30
This session will enable General Practitioners to have a greater understanding about providing essential health care to people of refugee background.
- How to identify people of refugee background
- Working with interpreters
- The ASK principle, teach-back method and patient-centered care
- Health considerations for people of refugee background
- Resources for caring for people of refugee background
SA&NT Member Meeting
You are warmly invited to attend the RACGP SA&NT Member Meeting and state awards.
Time:
6.00-6.30 pm Canapes and beverages
6.30-7.15 pm
Members Meeting (teleconference facilities will be available for the meeting only)
7.15-7.40 pm
Networking
Venue: College House, 15 Gover Street, North Adelaide
Cost: Complimentary
Please join us for this important annual meeting that will offer you a unique opportunity to meet with the RACGP SA&NT Board, colleagues and to congratulate the state award winners.
Professor Nigel Stocks (RACGP SA&NT Provost) will chair the meeting, and Dr Peter Joseph (RACGP SA&NT Archivist) will outline the achievements of RACGP SA&NT over the past year.
All RACGP SA&NT members are invited to attend. This event is free, but registration is essential.
NT Fellowship and Awards Ceremony
The RACGP SA&NT proudly invites you to celebrate the achievements of our New Fellows, new life members, award winners and FARGP recipients at the NT Fellowship and Awards Ceremony. Join us for this special occasion to congratulate your colleagues with pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by the official ceremony and dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin.
Date: Saturday 8 September 2018
Time: 6.30-11.00 pm
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, 116 The Esplanade, Darwin
Cost: New Fellows/VIPs: Complimentary, RACGP Member: $70.00, Guest Adult: $100 and Guest Child: $25
For further information please contact Jessica Fry, NT Representative on 08 8267 8325 or via email jessica.fry@racgp.org.au
Preparation Workshop: 2018.2 OSCE
Date: Saturday 15 September
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm (8.45am registration)
Venue: 15 Gover St, North Adelaide SA 5006
This one day workshop is designed to assist candidates in preparing for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination, aiming to provide an outline of the exam components, improve clinical decision making skills and allow practice of communication techniques.
Candidates will be tutored by experienced members of the RACGP SA exam panel on how to address long, short and viva cases. Engaging in small facilitated group session which will allow practice and feedback to be provided on your performance in mock cases.
Cost: $500
Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
If you are unsuccessful with the 2018.2 AKT/KFP, and a cancellation request is received in writing before the program, a refund will be granted.
Tutorial Series: 2018.2 OSCE
Join our study group in preparation for the FRACGP exams
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: 15 Gover St, North Adelaide SA 5006
The tutorial series (6 live sessions) will run in lecture and practical format, with a different topic each week, designed to assist your preparations for the clinical exam.
Dates: Mon 17 Sept - Multicultural Communication & Aboriginal Health, Mon 24 Sept - Journal Appraisal & Application to Population Health, Tues 2 Oct (public holiday Mon) - Physical Exam (Musculoskeletal/Eyes&ENT), Mon 8 Oct - Medico-legal Issues/Risk Management, Mon 15 Oct - Physical Exam (Cardiovascular/Neurological), Mon 22 Oct - Motivational Interviewing
Cost: Full series $500 Single sessions $100
This event is knowledge driven and compliments the groundwork of the Preparation Workshop (Sat 15 Sept). If you require an overview of the case structures and techniques to approach the OSCE exam see the event description.
Emergency Medicine & Resuscitation Update(CPR for GPs)- FULL
Time: Registration and light dinner 6.30-7.00 pm
Training Session: 7.00-9.30 pm
Venue: College House, 15 Gover Street, North Adelaide
Cost: Members $64 | Non members $90
RACGP SA&NT is offering an accredited basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course and an emergency general practice review to assist general practitioners with fulfilling their relevant requirements.
Course outline
This education session:
- Covers advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS )
- Practices coordinated resuscitation
- Refreshes basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm interpretation
- Considers topical emergency presentations and recent changes in emergency practice.
- CPR
2018.2 OSCE Preparation Course - Darwin
The RACGP SA&NT are pleased to announce the addition of the '2018.2 OSCE Preparation Course - Darwin' to further assist candidates with preparing for the 2018.2 RACGP Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Lead by NT Assessment Panel Chair Dr Stratos Roussos, this course will include an in-depth review of the Aboriginal Health, VIVA and Physical Examination cases with interactive sessions facilitated by experienced NT Examiners and conclude with a Q&A session. This course has been developed to precede the 2018.2 Simulated OSCE Exam Workshop - Darwin on Saturday 6 October 2018.
Date: Saturday 22 September 2018
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Venue: NT PHN, 23 Albatross Street, Winnellie, NT
Cost: RACGP Member $350
Special Offer: Register for both the NT Preparation Course and NT Simulated OSCE Exam Workshop at the discounted rate of $750. This offer is only available by contacting Jess Fry on (08) 8267 8325.
Communication and Dealing With Difficult Patient Behavior
Time: Registration and light dinner 6.30-7.00 pm
Training Session: 7.00-9.30 pm
Venue: College House, 15 Gover Street, North Adelaide
Cost: Members $55 | Non members $90 | GPs in training $30
This session will enable you to understand the importance of effective communication within a general practice environment and identify and respond to the challenges in dealing with difficult patients.
Course outline:
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
- Barriers to effective communication
- A model for responding assertively, effectively and safely to anger, aggression and conflict
- Developing skills in diffusing aggressive behaviour
- Taking care of yourself in the workplace
Who should attend
This workshop is suitable for general practitioners, practice nurses and practice staff