for Doctors Already Here (or about to)

Who this section for?

This is for Doctors who are already practicing or about to do so. 

For Doctors NOT HERE and exploring opportunities

This is the link to modules of interest to you.

Still Exploring
<=3months
Ongoing
Examinations
Fellowship
Medicare
Other

Within 3months of arrival

OR

BEFORE

ORIG30 AHPRA Orientation with Coaching

 This covers all of the content required by AHPRA for non-practice elements. 

  • Orientation to the Australian Healthcare Systems
  • What the practice needs to cover
  • Orientation to the Legislation and Professional Practice
  • Professional Development
  • Cultural Diversity and Social Context of Care
  • Quizzes for confirmation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Draft ORIG30 form for signature
  • Guidance for lodgement
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ORIG30 AHPRA Orientation (form completion only)

General guidance for correct completion and lodgement of the ORIG30 form. 

DOES NOT INCLUDE COACHING. 

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Cultural Awareness Course

AHPRA now require this for many IMG's. 

  • History of "First Nations" People
  • Population Facts
  • Health Facts
  • Culture of First Nations People
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Cultural Safety
  • Australian Indigenous Doctor's Association
  • The AIDA Cultural Awareness Course link*

*we include the AIDA fee within our course fee

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WRIG30 Performance Report completion*

Guidance for correct completion and lodgement of the WRIG30. Includes a worked example. 

*required by Colleges and AHPRA at 3months and periodically.

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AHPRA and College 3month reports*

Guidance for College and AHPRA reports required after 3 months practice. Includes supervision level and other changes. Includes worked examples. 

*required by Colleges and AHPRA at 3months and periodically.

In Testing

Relocating to Australia

We have included these topics: 

  • Introduction to Australia
  • Family Health Insurance*
  • Opening a Bank account
  • Getting Tax and Financial advice
  • All about Schools and Universities
  • Places to live
  • Arriving at the Airport in Australia
  • Getting Around
  • Places to Explore
  • Medical Indemnity Insurance
  • What's Next?
  • Ask us questions

 

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<=3months
Ongoing
Examinations
Fellowship
Medicare
Other

Ongoing modules

Supervisors and Supervision Level Rules and Guidance

The course covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Supervised Practice
  • Understanding supervision levels
  • How can supervision levels be changed? When? 
  • AHPRA Overview of supervision guidelines
  • AHPRA Principal Supervisors
  • AHPRA Co-Supervisors
  • AHPRA Temporary Co-Supervisors
  • AHPRA forms for Supervisors
  • AHPRA Supervisor course outline
  • Making supervisor changes
  • College Supervisor guidelines
  • IF IN DOUBT

 This course INCLUDES one hour of support to respond to queries. 

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AHPRA changes

Changes for IMGs including practices, supervisors, supervision levels plus more. Covers ACCL30 and supporting documents needed. 

In Testing

AHPRA Annual Renewal BEFORE Fellowship

Course content comprises:

  • Key Renewal Dates.
  • Which AHPRA form?
  • Walk-throughs of Renewal form, Performance and Supervision Plan forms.
  • What supporting documents are needed?
  • Can I include changes?
  • How do I lodge?
  • Tracking Renewal Status.
  • Evidence you remain registered during Renewal process.

There is an OPTION for us to take the lead role undertaking drafting of all documents AND lodgement. 

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WRIG30 Performance Report completion*

Guidance for correct completion and lodgement of the WRIG30. Includes a worked example. 

*required by Colleges and AHPRA at 3months and periodically.

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<=3months
Ongoing
Examinations
Fellowship
Medicare
Other

Fellowship Registration

AHPRA Fellowship Registration

Covers the College and AHPRA processes, completion and lodgement of forms needed for completion of Fellowship registration. 

Also covers Medicare registration on securing Fellowship.

In Development

AHPRA General Registraton

An explanation of General Registraton and impacts on practice. Covers AHPRA processes, completion and lodgement of forms for General Registration.

In Development

AHPRA Annual Renewals AFTER Fellowship registration

Under development.

<=3months
Ongoing
Examinations
Fellowship
Medicare
Other

Examinations

College Appeals

This course is intended for Doctors who either:

  • Need to defer College examinations OR
  • Wish to challenge College outcomes

The course covers an Understanding of

  • Consideration of Special Circumstances; and
  • Reconsideration, Review and Appeal

There is an option for a Review of the Doctor's circumstances and an opinion of course of action and likelyhood of success.

Should a Doctor wish to proceed there are options for preparation and lodgement of:

  • Consideration of Special Circumstances
  • Reconsideration
  • Review
  • Appeal
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Pathways to Fellowship

Under development.

College Fellowship Examination guidance

Under development.

<=3months
Ongoing
Examinations
Fellowship
Medicare
Other

Medicare

Medicare Specialist Registration

Covers initial and ongoing Medicare Specialist Registration. Also when changes occur in registration or visas. 

In Testing

Medicare Provider Numbers

Covers Medicare Provider Numbers for DWS and non-DWS locations. 

Completion of forms and examples for DWS practice locations. 

In Testing

HPOS on-line management of Medicare

Covers when to enrol for HPOS. The process for application. Managing provider numbers in HPOS. Enabling Delegated access. 

In Development

10year Moratorium

Covers an explanation of the 10 year DWS moratorium, discounting and how to access time remaining. 

Also actions on completion of 10 year moratorium.

In Development
<=3months
Ongoing
Examinations
Fellowship
Medicare
Other

Other 

Medical Indemnity Insurance

This covers medical indemnity insurers and what to do in the event of an "incident". 

Support packages for Doctors

When you need help, contact us. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

We've listed the most common questions from our 10+ years helping Doctors. 

This FAQ is focused on this course content only.