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WEBINAR:
for:
General Practitioners
TUESDAY
16 FEBRUARY 2021
06.00PM - 07.00PM
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COVID-19 vaccine webinar for Gippsland general practitioners
Gippsland PHN will host a webinar on Tuesday 16 February from 6-7pm to provide Gippsland general practitioners and practice staff with current information on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lucas DeToca, Acting First Assistant Secretary, COVID-19 Primary Care Response with the Australian Department of Health, will head the panel who will provide up to date information on the rollout and answer questions.
Other panel members include:
- Annelies Titulaer - Gippsland Region Public Health Unit Project Manager, Latrobe Regional Hospital
- Lindy Washington - Deputy Director Medical Services and Senior Emergency Doctor at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
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WEBINAR:
for:
General Practitioners
Accredited and non-accredited cervical screening providers and nurses
THURSDAY
25 FEBRUARY 2021
06.30PM - 07.30PM
PRESENTERS:
Dr Alexis Butler, Liaison Physician - VCS Foundation
Professor Marion Saville, Chair - National Cervical Screening Program
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Cervical screening:
Home based self-collection,
new guideline pathway and more
The National Cervical Screening Program has now been operating for over three years. Please join us to discuss and hear about topics including:
- New testing pathway option for under-screened women at home
- New updated HPV non 16/18 pathway
- Indications for co-testing
- Testing in older patients and immunosuppressed patients
- Test of Cure
Outcomes:
- Implement cervical screening self-collection and home based self-collection to the appropriate population of patients
- Follow up non 16/18 positive patients according to the new updated pathway of the cervical screening program
* CPD Approval pending
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TRAINING:
for:
all interested health and community professionals
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
01-03 MARCH 2021
08.30AM - 5.00PM
The Riversleigh, Bairnsdale
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PRESENTER:
Kath Herbert,
Solution Tree Australia
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Bridges out of Poverty:
Train the Trainer Certification
** NEW DATE NOW SCHEDULED **
Would you like to train others in the Bridges Out of Poverty Program?
Certified ‘train the trainer’ opportunities now offered exclusively through Gippsland PHN. Normally $2000, now only $120 to cover cost of materials.
** It is extremely important that participants have a sound knowledge of the Bridges Out of Poverty work, preferably you have participated in a two-day training in the last 3 years. Provide details of date and location, or experience when registering.
This 3 day training package is designed to equip participants to train others in the “Bridges Out of Poverty” work. On completion of training participants will have a “limited license” to present this work which allows them to conduct trainings within their organisation.
See flyer for full details.
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Cancer Red Flags GP Webinar
Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Services (GRICS) in partnership with the Gippsland PHN is excited to present a specialist webinar which has been developed to enhance GP’s understanding of cancer red flags for certain tumour streams. Statewide data indicates that later diagnosis in these particular tumour streams results in poorer outcomes for Gippsland people.
Outcomes:
- Understanding of Gippsland Cancer Services to enhance referral pathways
- Information on Colorectal, Oesophagogastric and Lung Cancer red flags GP’s need to be aware of and relevant investigations to complete
- Knowledge on potential toxicity in patients receiving immunotherapy to assist patient management
- Q&A time with presenters on cancer related matters
* GP's attending will receive a Certificate of Attendance and will be eligible to self-report CPD points
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WEBINAR:
for:
Practice Managers
TUESDAY
16 MARCH 2021
01.30PM - 03.00PM
PRESENTER:
Dr Ruth McNair, General Practitioner and Honorary Associate Professor at the Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne
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Practice Manager Network Meeting: LGBTIQ Affirmative Practice
Outcomes:
- Define commonly used terminology in order to provide respectful inclusive care to clients in the LGBTIQA+ community
- Consider the health needs of the LGBTIQA+ community
- Describe how to support rural patients accessing confidential health care services
- Identify key practices to facilitate safe affirmative care in general practice
- Identify ways GPs can be involved in TGD affirmative care provision
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WEBINAR:
for:
General Practitioners
WEDNESDAY
17 MARCH 2021
06.30PM - 08.00PM
PRESENTER:
Dr Ruth McNair, General Practitioner and Honorary Associate Professor at the Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne
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General Practitioner Suicide Prevention & LGBTIQ Affirmative Practice
Outcomes:
- Define commonly used terminology in order to provide respectful inclusive care to clients in the LGBTIQA+ community
- Consider the health needs of the LGBTIQA+ community
- Describe how to support rural patients accessing confidential health care services
- Identify key practices to facilitate safe affirmative care in general practice
- Identify ways GPs can be involved in TGD affirmative care provision
* CPD approval pending
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WEBINAR:
for:
counsellors, psychologists and other interested allied health workers
Part 1:
MONDAY
22 March 2021
10.00 - 11.30am
Part 2:
MONDAY
29 March 2021
10.00 - 11.30am
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PRESENTER:
Dr Louise Flynn, Psychologist, Jesuit Social Services
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Introduction to Suicide Bereavement Counselling
These two Introduction to Suicide Bereavement Counselling webinar sessions aim to increase counsellor, psychologist, social worker and other mental health professionals’ understanding of how to support people that have been impacted by the suicide loss of a friend, family member or colleague.
This event will be divided into two webinars with Q&A sessions. Participation in both sessions is recommended.
Outcomes:
Part 1 - Monday 22 March 2021
- Introduction to current loss and grief literature
- Suicide: how do we understand it, how do we talk about it
- Unique issues and experiences in suicide bereavement
Part 2 - Monday 29 March 2021
- Suicide bereavement counselling
– Seven experiences/issues for attention
– Responding to trauma, guilt, blame
- What is helpful: support groups, peer support
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Practice Nurse Network Meetings: March 2021
We will be returning to face-to-face networking for this super line-up of topics. Alternatively you can join for webinar only on 23 March.
- MBS#s and Telehealth – what you can do to increase practice revenue, why use these MBS numbers and what’s the eligibility criteria?
6.40 - 7.00pm - Wendy O'Meara, Larter Consulting
- Ethics and Law – PART1: know your rights and obligations to patient safety. Manage risk and ensure legal compliance. How do you tackle end of life discussions and confidentiality? (Part 2 will be conducted at the next Practice Nurse Network meeting)
7.00 - 7.30pm - Wendy O'Meara, Larter Consulting
- Gambling Awareness for Health Professionals – what are the gambling drivers and signs of gambling harm to health? How does gambling affect mental health and lifestyle? How can you support your patients?
7.30 - 8.00pm - Rebecca Hutchinson, LCHS
- Online Palliative Care Tool – discover how this telephone triage tool can be used in practice
8.00 - 8.30pm - Carol Barbeler, GRPCC
Event Program:
- 6.00pm - Registration, pre-event dinner & networking.
- 6.30pm - Gippsland PHN Welcome
- 6.40pm - Sessions commence
- 8.30pm - Conclusion and Networking
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Building Therapeutic Communication Capacity in Gippsland (2021)
This is a FREE 3-hour Workshop for SIX people only at each practice.
Gippsland Regional Palliative Care Consortium (GRPCC) and Gippsland PHN are partnering to provide training to general practitioners and practice nurses on evidence based therapeutic communications skills in the context of Palliative Care and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The communication skills learned within these workshops are transferrable across the breadth of care for all patients.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Integrate ‘communication frameworks’ to enhance patient engagement in the context of the palliative care and VAD setting and more broadly across the care of all patients
- Distinguish emotion cues to elicit and respond effectively to patient emotions
- Identify and develop skills to improve awareness of and capacity to manage their own vulnerabilities when conducting difficult conversations with patients
- Generate a plan to partner with patients and colleagues to elicit effective communication to ensure patient care and safety in the palliative care and VAD setting
This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. Activity Number: 213984
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners & Practice Nurses
THURSDAYS
March - June 2021
07.00pm - 8.00pm
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Chronic disease prevention and management in general practice –
case-based learning series
GPs and practice nurses are invited to attend a case-based learning series focused on cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Participants will hear from, and join in conversation with, colleagues in general practice as they discuss approaches to prevention and management of these chronic diseases.
Presented by Future Health Today (Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne), the six sessions will take place via Zoom.
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners
TUESDAY
16 March 2021
07.00pm - 8.30pm
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PRESENTER:
Dr Tim Coughlan
Nephrologist/Consultant Physician
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Diabetic Nephropathy
Current Approaches & Treatment
Maryvale Private Hospital: GP Education Update
PROGRAM:
- Review of pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy
- Current approaches to treatment; interface between General Practice and Specialist
- Overview of recent developments in management of diabetic nephropathy/emerging role of SGLT2 inhibitors
TO REGISTER EMAIL: vmoliaison@maryvaleph.com.au by Tuesday 9th March
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners
Bairnsdale
SATURDAY - 15 May 2021
09.00AM - 05.00PM
RACGP:
40 Accredited Activity CPD pts
Predisposing activity required
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Black Dog Institute
Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia
Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia is a highly interactive, multidisciplinary program developed specifically to address the needs of clinicians delivering health care for people presenting with depression in a rural setting.
Using a case-based problem solving format, the program outlines a practical framework for assessment and management planning readily applicable to primary care.
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners
Traralgon
SUNDAY - 16 May 2021
09.00AM - 05.00PM
Wonthaggi
SATURDAY - 19 June 2021
09.00AM - 05.00PM
RACGP:
40 Accredited Activity CPD pts
Predisposing activity required
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Depression Dilemmas
Depression Dilemmas is a new interactive workshop that tackles areas of treating mood disorders that clinicians can find particularly demanding. Using case studies as the platform for learning, the program explores strategies to tackle depression in the context of alcohol use disorder, late life depression and depression that is failing to remit despite seemingly adequate treatment. Open to both general practitioners and psychologists, this advanced workshop also provides an opportunity for the two professions to interact, share each other’s perspective and problem solve together.
Topic 1: Depression & Alcohol
Topic 2: Late Life Depression
Topic 3: Difficult to Treat Depression
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners
Various dates and times available
RACGP: 6 CPD Activity Points
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Talking About Suicide in General Practice - Webinar
The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in:
- recognising presentations where suicide risk is high
- undertaking a detailed risk assessment
- management planning using a collaborative, team based approach
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners
Various dates and times available
RACGP: 6 CPD Activity Points
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Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support their management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals.
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WEBINAR
for:
General Practitioners
TUESDAY
16 FEBRUARY 2021
07.00PM - 8.30PM
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The Alfred Heart Centre - Heart Failure Masterclass
Join The Alfred Heart Centre for this critical update on developments in heart failure, with an overview of imaging and interventions, practical guidance for primary care clinicians and interactive Q&A.
The masterclass will be hosted by:
- Professor David Kaye – Director of Cardiology, The Alfred
- A/Prof Tony Walton – Head of Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, The Alfred
- Dr Angeline Leet – Head of Echocardiography, The Alfred
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ONLINE
for:
eligible health professionals
SATURDAY
21 FEBRUARY 2021
10.00AM - 03.00PM
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Cultural Safety Training
There are significant numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in rural and regional communities across Victoria. RWAV want to ensure that health services accessed by these clients are culturally safe and sensitive to their needs. This year, RWAV has collaborated with the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) who are facilitating Cultural Safety Workshops online for eligible health professionals.
This is a FREE workshop and will be held online.
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ONLINE
WEDNESDAY
24 FEBRUARY 2021
09.00AM - 01.00PM
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PRESENTED BY:
Victorian Legal Aid,
Gippsland Region
If you work with families in Inner Gippsland, this workshop is for you
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Child Protection, Orange Door, VACCA and the Law
This online interactive workshop is for anyone who works with children, including workers with mandatory reporting obligations.
The presenters will provide need-to-know information about how to confidently respond when you have concerns about the safety of children, and how to make the best referrals to help families care for their children safely in the home.
This workshop is designed for attendees based in Inner Gippsland. You will hear from locally selected guest speakers from DHHS/Child Protection, The Orange Door, VACCA, Victoria Legal Aid and Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service including practitioners and practice leaders.
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ONLINE
for:
General Practitioners
(& practice nurses)
WEDNESDAY
24 FEBRUARY 2021
06.00PM - 8.00PM
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PRESENTER:
Dr Rowan Hearn, Clinical Director Palliative Medicine, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
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Palliative Care for General Practitioners
Join PEPA for an interactive education session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide a greater understanding of palliative care.
This workshop is for General Practitioners based in Victoria (AUS.)who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nurses are also welcome to attend.
TOPICS:
• Recognising patients who need palliative care
• Communicating about end of life issues
• Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria
• Assessing and managing common symptoms
• Advance care planning
See flyer for workshop pre-requisite details.
PEPA is an accredited educator with RACGP. Workshops are eligible for CPD points.
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Australian Digital Health Agency
The Australian Digital health Agency provides accredited professional development and education including podcasts on a range of digital health initiatives. Visit their training and support webpage to find out more.
Contact the Gippsland PHN Digital Health team at Digital.Health@gphn.org.au should you have any questions.
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Healthdirect Video Call
Regular familiarisation webinars are also run on Wednesdays with targeted webinars for Service Providers (how to sign in and see your patient using some of the valuable tools in Video Call - 40 mins) and Clinic Administrators (Essential configuration tasks - 1 hr).
Please sign up for a training webinar during February 2021, selecting the date and time from the list:
Contact the Gippsland PHN Digital Health team at Digital.Health@gphn.org.au for more information.
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ONLINE
All General practice staff can gain access the Train IT Medical LMS. You can make a request to gain access by completing the online request form available at https://www.gphn.org.au/elearning-management-system/
Alternatively, you can email digital.health@gphn.org.au requesting the Gippsland PHN Group Code to gain access to the Train IT Medical LMS.
Train IT Medical LMS video demonstration
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Train IT Medical Learning Management System (LMS)
Gippsland PHN is offering Gippsland General Practices a free annual subscription to the Train IT Medical Learning Management System (LMS). Train IT Medical LMS is an eLearning platform that can host several courses supporting CPD hosted by Train IT Medical. Courses aim to support general practices to utilise BP Premier and Medical Director clinical software systems, increase data standards and cleaning, participate in Quality Improvement and develop clinical workflows to improve patient outcomes. Train IT Medical LMS is one tool within the One Good Community General Practice Toolbox.
Courses available for either BP Premier or Medical Director to Gippsland General Practice staff include:
- Essential Clinical data
- Improving data quality
- Implementing Quality Improvements PIP QI using BP premier/Medical Director and POLAR
- Digital Health and My Health Record
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ONLINE
Click link below to access sessions. Use the dropdown menu in the date field to see all available sessions.
CPD accredited by AAPM, RACGP and ACRRM.
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Clinical Information Systems (CIS), National Provider Portal (NPP) and Practice Manager virtual classroom sessions
Provider Adoption will continue to deliver virtual classroom sessions aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to access and upload documents to your patients’ My Health Record.
These sessions will provide an opportunity to raise questions directly and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.
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WEBINAR
TUESDAY
16 February 2021
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Registration and more information
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Digital health tools for private specialists and practice staff - panel discussion
The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to be hosting an interactive webinar focusing on digital health technologies for private specialists and practice staff, including My Health Record, telehealth, electronic prescribing and secure messaging. A panel of experts will be fielding questions and discussing how digital health can enable improved decision support and continuity of care.
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WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY
17 February 2021
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Registration and more information
Panel Members:
Dr Peter Del Fante, GP, Adelaide SA
Patricia Rigg, Practice Manager, Sydney, NSW
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Consistent data quality: ensuring clinical safety standards in general practice - a two part series
The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion exploring ways in which general practice can implement and maintain high quality data standards.
This two-part webinar is targeted at General Practices (GPs, Practice Managers and Nursing staff) to improve understanding of the importance of high-quality health records.
Part 1 will highlight data quality issues and the implications for patient safety especially if inaccurate data is shared with other healthcare providers.
Part 2 will cover the importance of clinical coding and strategies for improving and maintaining quality data within local clinical information systems.
The panel will share insights and practical advice around processes which can be seamlessly embedded into routine practice to ensure high-quality health records are maintained to support the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
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ONLINE
WEDNESDAYS
17 & 24 February 2021
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Registration and more information
Virtual classroom sessions (10 sessions from
9 - 31 March)
Register Here
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Data Quality - Panel discussion and virtual classroom sessions
The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to organise panel discussions and virtual classroom sessions exploring ways in which general practice can implement and maintain high quality data standards.
To launch, the Agency will facilitate a two-part webinar targeted at General Practices (GPs, Practice Managers and Nursing staff) to improve understanding of the importance of high-quality health records.
We will have an expert panel to share insights and practical advice around processes which can be seamlessly embedded into routine practice to ensure high-quality health records are maintained to support the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
These sessions are aimed at Practice Managers and clinical staff such as General Practitioners, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Care workers.
Panel discussion - Two part series scheduled on 17 and 24 February 6:00 - 7:00pm (AEDT)
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WEBINAR
16 - 26 February 2021
Morning Sessions:
Register Here
Afternoon Sessions:
Register Here
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My Health Record drop-in sessions for hospital staff
Embedding the use of the My Health Record very early in a clinician’s journey through the healthcare system will ensure it will become one of many valuable digital decision support tools routinely accessed to improve patient care.
These sessions, targeted at JMOs and hospital staff, will be delivered as virtual drop-in classrooms with classes every 30 minutes commencing on 16 February 2021. Registrants can choose to attend either a morning or afternoon session.
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WEBINAR
7 Sessions from
17 February to
31 March 2021
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My Health Record compliance sessions for pharmacy staff
The Australian Digital Health Agency Provider Adoption team has scheduled practical sessions to discuss how to implement and maintain policies required as per My Health Record Rule 2016. These sessions are targeted to pharmacists, pharmacy owners and administrative staff.
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WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY
24 February 2021
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Registration and more information
All pharmacy staff are welcome to attend.
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Embedding use of MHR in everyday practice - Panel discussion with pharmacists
This Australian Digital Health Agency session will outline key clinical information relevant for pharmacy, followed by a panel discussion with pharmacists using My Health Record in their everyday practice and will provide practical guidance on how pharmacies can embed its use in everyday practice to support clinical decision making and improve patient care.
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ACRRM Online Learning
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education Program
The ACRRM Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education (DAAE) Program features a suite of incentivised training activities designed to strengthen the capacity of General Practitioners to address drug and alcohol addiction in their communities. Available at no cost to ACRRM members, the DAAE program includes an online learning course, virtual and face-to-face workshops and webinars with subject matter experts, supported by resources for General Practitioners to use within their practice.
Members will also have access to the DAAE Program Hub where they can contribute to Case Studies moderated by ACRRM fellows.
Eligible* ACRRM members may claim an incentive grant following successful completion of each DAAE Program training activity. These incentive grants are based on the level of participation in the program, thus providing real incentives for increased engagement in training activities. The training activities can be done separately, however we strongly encourage you to complete the full suite of activities.
Learn more about the program here.
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ONLINE
for:
General Practitioners
Start date:
FEBRUARY 2021
Free for ACRRM Members
Read more here
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Next round of DAAE virtual workshops open
Registrations for the February 2021 cohorts of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD) virtual workshops are now open. Part of the suite of incentivised courses in the ACRRM Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education (DAAE) program, the AoD virtual workshop is an interactive online course that provides tools and techniques for you to address addiction issues in your community and effectively harness local resources and referral pathways.
All members who successfully complete this DAAE activity will receive a $2,700 incentive grant*.
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ONLINE
for:
General Practice Staff
Free Training from South Eastern Melbourne PHN
Further details here.
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Practice Coaching
What is Practice Coaching?
Practice Coaching is a free on-line training platform for general practice staff. Create a 'Practice' login to:
- access self-audit and tailored e-learning programs
- demonstrate quality improvement activities
- identify system gaps and staff training needs
- monitor staff training progress
- print module completion certificates
- access range of topics from chronic disease to customer service and health promotion.
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ONLINE
for:
General Practice Staff
Free training starts:
16 February 2021
Course duration - 7 weeks
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Understanding Dementia
In response to the need for accessible evidence-based education, the University of Tasmania’s Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre offers a free online course – The Understanding Dementia MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). The course focuses on the brain diseases that cause dementia, how these brain changes result in cognitive, behavioural and other symptoms, and the latest evidence about what constitutes high quality care
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ONLINE
for:
all primary care workers
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Further information about COVID-19 is available on the department’s website.
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The Department of Health
How to protect yourself and the people you are caring for from infection with COVID-19
At the end of this Infection Control Training Module you should be able to:
- Understand the basics about the COVID-19 virus, including how it is spread
- Describe what you can do to protect yourself and others
- Know what to do if you develop symptoms
- Know what to do if the person you are caring for develops symptoms
- Tell the difference between myths and facts of COVID-19
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ONLINE
for:
General Practitioners
Find out more about the program here.
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RACGP: Alcohol and other drugs GP education program
The RACGP Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Education Program has been developed to help GPs to support patients experiencing AOD related problems.
The RACGP has expanded the program to respond to the needs of GPs as a result of COVID-19. Members can access AOD Essential Skills online training, discuss AOD cases with their peers on Thursday evenings, or apply for Treatment Skills or Advanced Skills Training. Treatment Skills and Advanced Skills Training attracts a completion payment, rewarding GPs for upskilling in treatment of AOD.
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Looking for other training courses?
See Gippsland PHN Online Training web page for details on a range of course topics.
** Next Training and Events Newsletter 24 February 2021**
See Gippsland PHN Events calendar for further details and registration for all events
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