IAR-DST Training

IAR-DST Structure

• 8 Domains: symptoms, risk, functioning, co-morbidities, past history, stressors, supports, motivation- rated on a 5-point scale
• 5 Levels of care: from watchful waiting/self-directed care to high intensity care

Reasons for use

• Evidence-based  
• Holistic 
• Uses stepped care model 
• High concordance in ratings across all professional groups 
• Reduces risk for practitioners & patients 
• National rollout and standard common language 
• Allows for your clinical judgement 
• Transdiagnostic 
• High clinical relevance  
• Patient centred and collaborative 
• Assists with rapport building 
• Can be linked with service availability on basis of Levels of Care 

After training

Training includes background, development presentation of the IAR and how it is used in practise. It is then applied practically to two clinical cases, chosen specifically for relevance to GPs, for discussion with the training psychiatrist.

• 2 CPD hours:  0.5 Educational Activity and 1.5 Reviewing Performance
• Certificate of Attendance
• Service mapping with the appropriate Levels of Care

Local survey results have been extremely positive in over 90% of GPs.

Interested in IAR-DST training?

Online training: please visit our “View our Education & Events Calendar" section and complete your registration.

Face-to-face training at your practice: please contact us at iar-dst@adelaidephn.com.au 

For more information view the video below or click the link: 3-min video on the IAR produced by Adelaide PHN