The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for mental healthcare was developed by the Department of Health to support appropriate mental health referrals and improve patient outcomes. The implementation of the IAR-DST is a national initiative, and the tool is currently used in Medicare Mental Health Centres, the National Medicare Mental Health Phone Service and some PHN Commissioned Services.
Training is available for all clinicians and CPD hours can be claimed but places are limited. The training is RACGP and ACRRM accredited for 1 hour Education Activities and 1 hour Reviewing Performance
Eligible GPs who complete the training and associated surveys will also receive:
CESPHN has trained over 1000 health professionals including GPs and Allied Health Professionals in how to use the IAR-DST – register below and join them today!
Visit the CESPHN IAR webpage to learn more. Places are limited so register today!
May
If you have any questions, please contact us.
*remuneration only available once, and only to practising GPs and GP registrars
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