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 Head to Health Assessment and Referral Phone Service and some PHN Commissioned Services.
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.
Training is available for all clinicians and CPD hours can be claimed. 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 before June 30 2025 will also receive:
Register for the training using the links below to learn about this helpful decision support tool for mental health.
Visit the CESPHN IAR webpage to learn more. Places are limited so register today.
March
Friday 14th March 2025 12.00pm – 2.00pm AEST (lunchtime)
Monday 24th March 2025 12.30pm – 2.30pm AEST (lunchtime)
April
Monday 7th April 2025 7.00pm – 9. 00pm AEST (evening)
If you have any questions, please contact us.
*remuneration only available once, and only to practising GPs and GP registrars
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