Colleges announce Darwin & Alice Springs accredited training courses.
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13 June 2019
NTGPE announced as major sponsor of Compass conference
We are proud to once again be the major sponsor of the Compass Teaching and Learning Conference, which is free for all delegates. The event, this year themed Uncharted Territory: The future of primary health care, is the NT's premier professional development and networking opportunity for primary health professionals. Registrations are now open and remote NT delegates who reside outside of Darwin and Palmerston may be eligible for a grant of up to two nights' accommodation.
Remote Aboriginal health program pilot for rural generalist training
Three NTGPE GP registrars are undertaking their rural generalist training in a new Advanced Training in Remote Aboriginal Health program at Central Australia Aboriginal Health Congress, completing courses in emergency medicine, x-ray and language intensives. They also gained an understanding of the important role of traditional healers (Ngangkari) and the context of the communities and environment in which people live.
Former NTGPE Chair awarded OAM
Well-known GP Dr Sam Heard was honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia this week for his service to medicine through his work as a GP and educator in the NT. This included nine years as the RACGP’s regional training director and 10 years as the chair of NTGPE. Dr Heard is currently the medical director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, and was named the 2017 RACGP NT & SA supervisor of the year. We congratulate Dr Heard OAM on this meritorious recognition.
Dr Sam Heard OAM
Doctors' Health NT survey now live
Doctors' Health NT is a non-profit that's all about improving the health of the medical profession for the good of the NT community. They're calling on GPs throughout the Territory to have their say to help shape their program. The survey is anonymous and aims to source ideas and suggestions to build a program that improves the health of doctors and medical students.
Keen to work as a casual tutor?
If you're interested in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students throughout their studies, Flinders University's Yunggorendi Tutorial Program (YTP) is currently seeking casual tutors. Depending on student needs, tuition is provided on an individual or group, or short or long term basis. For more info, contact Michelle Ahmat on 08 8201 3199 or michelle.ahmatt@flinders.edu.au.
GPTEC 2019 program released
A team of NTGPE staff is set to feature throughout the GPTEC 2019 program, which was released last week. Keep your eyes peeled for sessions delivered by our Cultural Education team members, Dr Olivia O'Donoghue, Richard Fejo, Patricia Rankine, Dr Simone Raye and Gemina Corpus, as well as Director of Education Dr Lina Zbaidi. Early bird registrations open until 29 July.
Nominations open for RMA Excellence Awards
If you know of a registrar, GP or student who you believe is making a significant difference in rural and remote medicine, nominate them now for an RMA Excellence Award. Winners will be recognised at the RMA 2019 conference's Gala Dinner and Excellence Awards night.
ACRRM courses announced for NT
ACRRM are hosting accredited, one-day Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses in Darwin and Alice Springs for GP registrars training in the AGPT program. The courses are designed to meet the needs of GPs in the management of common emergencies in rural practice.
Professional Development Program Points:
- 10 ALS points
- 20 Planned Reflective Professional Development (PRPD) points
- MOPS: 1 Anaesthetics (Emergency Response Activity), 30 Emergency Medicine PRPD
Darwin ALS course
Location: Oaks Elan, 31 Woods St, Darwin
Date: 3 August 2019
Cost: $1395.00 for members | $1545.00 for non-members
Alice Springs ALS course
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 82 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs
Date: 21 September 2019
Cost: $1395.00 for members | $1545.00 for non-members
Upcoming RACGP courses
RACGP has added two further courses to the 2019 NT QI&CPD calendar of events. Places are limited, so be sure to register early.
Emergency Medicine & Resuscitation Update (CPR for GPs)
This interactive workshop provides an in-depth overview of basic life support (BLS) and components of Advanced Life Support. More than just a CPR refresher, this interactive workshop is ideal for anyone with an interest in emergency medicine.
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Venue: NT PHN, 23 Albatross Street, Winnellie
Time: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Registration and light meal, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm workshop
Cost: RACGP Member $60 Non Members - $90
QI&CPD Points: 5 Category 2 points
Dermatology for GPs
This interactive one day 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. The highly interactive practical sessions will cover procedural skills in suturing and dermoscopy.
Date: Saturday 10 August 2019
Venue: Oaks Elan, 31 Wood Street, Darwin
Time: 8:00 am – 4:40 pm
Cost: RACGP Members $220 (GST inclusive)
QI&CPD Points: 40 Category 1 Points
GP Supervisors meet in Darwin for professional development workshop
A group of 28 GP supervisors joined us last week for a professional development workshop in Darwin, with some travelling from Alyangula, Batchelor, Maningrida, Jabiru and Nguiu to attend. Some of the group is pictured here with Dr Hubert van Doorn as they participate in a clinical safety & triage session.
Thanks to all for joining us for the day.
Recommended continuing professional development
Immunisation: a training course for GPs is an accredited learning activity that has been designed to maintain and further develop GPs' knowledge and expertise in immunisation. The course supersedes the ‘About giving vaccines’ from the NT Centre for Diseases Control and is highly recommended.
Cost: $550 per user
CPD points: RACGP accredited 40 Category 1 points (QI&CPD) | ACRRM accredited 30 PRPD points
