Training & Events

This course, which provides the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Cervical Screening Provider is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, doctors, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and enrolled nurses. Participants who work within a general practice or community health service and who require cervical screening skills as part of their practice will benefit most from the course.

Suitable for GPs, registered nurses, midwives, enrolled nurses and Aboriginal health practitioners. 
There is a cost to attend.

The Managing Mental Health Emergencies (MHE) course is designed to enable remote health staff to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to respond with confidence when encountering acute mental health issues, substance affected patients and episodes of acute distress as a result of traumatic events such as attempted/completed suicide.

There is a cost to attend. 
Suitable for remote and isolated workforce, including GPs, nurses, midwives, paramedics and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners. 

This session will provide information on the importance of early intervention in the treatment of psychosis. The presenters, Dr Andrew Thompson, Dr John Callary, Dr Stephanie Taylor, Angus Weller and Sean Kelley will discuss current recommendations for the treatment of young people experiencing psychosis and the available screening tools and referral pathways to the Early Psychosis program at headspace Adelaide.

Suitable for GPs.
There is no cost to attend. 
Dinner provided. 

This session will provide an update on the interpretation of spirometry and diagnostic approach for COPD patients.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn how to interpret spirometry reports.
• Explain the diagnostic approach for COPD.
• Review current COPD management guidelines and apply smoking cessation strategies for COPD patients.
• Discuss the criteria for endobronchial valves and referral pathways to achieve better patient outcomes.
• Summarise the COPD outreach nurse program.

Suitable for GPs and registrars.
There is no cost to attend.
Dinner provided. 

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

There is a cost to attend.

SA&NT RACGP is offering basic life support (BLS) workshops with an emergency general practice overview to assist general practitioners with fulfilling the CPD 2020-22 triennium requirements.

Course outline

• Covers basic life support (BLS )
• Practice coordinated cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Refresh basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm interpretation

Suitable for GPs.
There is a cost to attend.

This course, which provides the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Cervical Screening Provider is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, doctors, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and enrolled nurses. Participants who work within a general practice or community health service and who require cervical screening skills as part of their practice will benefit most from the course.

Suitable for GPs, registered nurses, midwives, enrolled nurses and Aboriginal health practitioners. 
There is a cost to attend.

The FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive & Sexual Health for Doctors is awarded on successful completion of both the theoretical and clinical aspects of the course.

The 5-day theory course is nationally accredited and has a standardised assessment included in the course. 40 RACGP QI&CPD points (category 1) are applicable on successful completion of this course.

Topics include:

• IUDs*
• Contraceptive implant*
• Common gynaecological problems
• Menopause
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Cervical screening guidelines
• Contraception
• Fertility and subfertility
• Sexual violence
• Andrology and urology
• Pregnancy options and abortion services
• Pelvic pain
• Vulval dermatology
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexual health: cultural implications for Aboriginal community
• Prolapse and incontinence

Suitable for GPs.
There is a cost to attend.