Paid CPD training opportunity for GPs – The Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool

The Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool provides a standardised, evidence based and objective approach to assist GPs and mental health clinicians with mental health care recommendations.

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is expanding its availability into primary care settings. It is anticipated that using the IAR-DST will become standard practice in local settings.

IAR DST training focuses on an introduction and orientation to stepped care, the initial assessment and referral process and the decision support tool, including a practical activity, with a one-off $300 incentive payment for GPs and CPD points attached.

More information and upcoming training dates can be found here (add link) 

If you have any questions about the IAR-DST training, please contact our IAR Training Support Officer, Lou Collins IAR.DST@ourphn.org.au

Upcoming training dates.

December 14^th https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-training-iar-dst-tickets-465466662317

December 15^th https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-training-iar-dst-tickets-465495107397

More information about the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool Training (IAR DST)

Australia wide, the Department of Health is introducing the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool – known and referred to as the IAR-DST or 8 Domain assessment. Guided by the clinician’s assessment and clinical judgement, the tool provides a consistent way to make decisions in matching client’s mental health needs with the right level of service intensity, at the right time. Our Head to Health team use the IAR-DST when assessing referrals and determining suitable support options.

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