Overview
Limited places. Self directed learning at a time that suits you.
The RACGP has developed the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Education Program, which aims to strengthen the capacity of GPs to address the alcohol and other drug use in their communities. The program has been tailored to meet the needs of GPs in different communities and settings.
Due to a recent extension to the program, the RACGP is now able to offer additional spaces in the Treatment Skills Training for GPs, with applications now open.
Treatment Skills Training is designed for GPs who would like to enhance their ability to talk about alcohol and drug use with their patients, assess their readiness for change, and determine an appropriate treatment plan.It will help GPs assess the reasons why a patient is using alcohol and other drugs, determine approaches to managing any physical or mental health comorbidities and, where appropriate, identify if the patient has a mild, moderate or severe substance use disorder.
The program has been re-adapted to a virtual environment in response to COVID-19. Connect from anywhere in Australia to access the training.
Treatment Skills Training takes a minimum of six hours to complete and is accredited for 40 accredited CPD points through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2020-2022 program. You will receive $1,200 upon successful completion of training.
Places in the pathway are limited. Only applicants who meet the program eligibility criteria will be approved.
Applications and Enrolment
View the
Application Assessment Criteria and apply for the training from the Apply Now page on the
AOD GP Education Program website. For full details, including dates for the online workshops, see the RACGP Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education
Handbook.
ACRRM Members can access a similar suite of training activities via the
ACRRM website. Incentive payments are also made for completion of ACRRM's Drug and Alcohol Addiction Training Program.
