Pre-registered workshops

The fundamentals of pain workshop – a multidisciplinary introduction to contemporary pain management

Thursday 7 October - 11.00 - 6.00 pm

Active Learning Module all day workshop
Cairns Convention Centre
Meeting Room 7

Michel Coppieters, Malcolm Johnson, David Jones and Stephen Leow The RACGP are proud to present an eminent panel of presenters at this stimulating workshop which includes three lectures and interactive case studies.

We will enlighten providers on how they can play a pivotal role in managing the pain crisis throughout Australia, by providing quality education and useful knowledge that can be incorporated into their practice environment and demonstrate the latest techniques.

The Neurobiology of Pain

This session will provide an overview of the multifaceted nature of pain. Peripheral mechanisms involved in inflammatory nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain will be discussed as well as central mechanisms present in people with persistent pain.

The Psychosocial Influences on Pain

This session provides an update on this important aspect of pain which is often neglected. The history and current evidence for several of the most influential of these variables, including pain related fear and catastrophising as well as the research that hints at the biological processes that underpin their effects, will be presented.

The Medications for Pain Relief

This session will portray quality use of opioids by integrating knowledge of main biologic pain / pain inhibition mechanisms with actions of medications aimed at controlling them, to facilitate rational analgesic choices and combinations (synergism, multimodal and polypharmacy).

Pain is one of the most common reasons for presentation at a GP consultation. Unfortunately pain education is often inadequate which is reflected in the suboptimal treatment of pain.

This workshop will help to provide the basis for the better understanding and treatment of pain.

Pre-registration is required.

To register, please contact Nadia Cammarere
Tel: 08 8267 8314
Fax: 08 8267 8319
Email: sant.faculty@racgp.org.au

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks a practice systems approach to Chronic Disease Management

Thursday 7 October - 11.00 – 6.00 pm

Active Learning Module all day workshop
Cairns Convention Centre
Conference Room 3

John Buckley, Patrick Byrnes, Judy Evans

Chronic disease management requires a systems-based approach, the development of practice teams and the utilisation of e-health initiatives. This 6 hour Active Learning Module (ALM) will strengthen the importance and value of the key principles and practice aspects of an effective CDM system. The utilisation of e-health tools such as the Clinical Audit Tool and the Primary Care SideBar will assist in the identification of patients at risk and to identify gaps in care. The development of practice CDM systems will benefit patients and practices and help meet government and community health objectives. Electronically-based resources will be provided to participants to assist with ongoing activity in the practice.

Pre-registration required.

To register, email Jennifer.steadman@racgp.org.au or call 03 8699 0302

Facilitator Skills Training

Thursday 7 October - 9.00 - 3.00 pm

Active Learning Module all day workshop
The Sebel

This session will help participants prepare for, introduce and conclude a workshop; develop group guidelines; competently carry out the role of a facilitator; confidently respond to group interactions; manage diverse learning and personal styles of group participants and use a range of interactive facilitation techniques. This ALM is designed to help participants incorporate a diverse range of learning styles as well as increase confidence in facilitating discussions across the board no matter who, what, when or where. Active learning pays huge dividends and a skilled facilitator makes all the difference.

* Please note. To gain accreditation and complete this ALM a predisposing and reinforcing activity must be completed.

Pre-registration is required.

To register, please contact National QA&CPD office
Tel: 03 8699 0510
Fax: 03 9696 7511

Email: qacpd@racgp.org.au

QA&CPD Provider Accreditation Workshop

Friday 8 October - 9.00 - 4.00 pm

Active Learning Module all day workshop
The Sebel

Providers will gain an understanding of the skills needed and the processes involved to develop and deliver accredited educational activities. These activities need to be supported by adult learning principles and be aligned with GPs learning needs. This workshop is the second of three modules, which need to be successfully completed to gain ‘Education Activity Representative (EAR)’ status with the QI&CPD program.

* Please note. To gain accreditation and complete this ALM a predisposing and reinforcing activity must be completed.

Pre-registration is required.

To register, please contact National QA&CPD office
Tel: 03 8699 0510
Fax: 03 9696 7511

Email: qacpd@racgp.org.au

How to claim your CPD points

All GP participants need to complete the online evaluation to provide feedback for quality improvement. Once you have completed the evaluation, you will be eligible to claim your category 2 CPD points.

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Key Dates

Abstract Submissions Open	March 2010
Abstract Submissions Close	14 May 2010
Registrations opened	May 2010
Authors notified of acceptance	July 2010
Early Bird Registrations close	Extended to 13 August 2010
Photo competition closes	27 August 2010
Presenter registration deadline	August 2010
GP10	6-9 October 2010