With the commencement of the new Triennium there have been many queries on the requirements. You can view the requirements on the RACGP web site, I have also listed them briefly below.

Program requirements

• Minimum of 130 points for triennium and must include:
  • Two category One activities
  • Completion of a basic CPR course

Category 1 options

• Quality Improvement Activities
• Rapid PDSA Cycles (40 points)
• Clinical Audit (40 points)

Other Category 1 Options

• Active Learning Module (40 points)
• Individual GP ALMs
• Peer Review Journal ALM
• Examiner Training ALM
• Teaching Medical Students ALM
• Registrar Supervision/ PGPPP ALM
• Accredited Activity Provider ALMs
• Small Group Learning (40 points)
• Evidence Based Medicine Journal Clubs (40 points)
• Supervised Clinical Attachment (40 points)
• GP Research (40 points)
  • Principal Investigator
  • GP Research Participant

• Higher Education relevant to general practice (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited)

  • - Certificate courses (60 points)
  • - Diploma courses (90 points)
  • - Masters degree (120 points)
  • - PhD (150 points)

RACGP Assessment activities (150 points)

• FRACGP by examination
• FRACGP by practice based assessment
• FARGP

Category 2 options

• Basic CPR course (5 points)
• Must meet Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines
• May be completed as part of a Category One activity

Accredited Provider Category 2 activities

• Each activity is capped to a maximum of 30 points

Self recorded Activities

• Capped at 20 points for the triennium and claimable when 10 hours of activities have been completed

Our first 2011 workshop - ‘Triage in general practice’ was very popular and we will now be running a second workshop on the topic in April. This activity should also be available as an on-line activity by the beginning of March. We will keep you informed once we receive more information about the on-line activity.

Falls prevention - Stepping On was another of our small group workshops that was very well received by all participants. The Stepping On program coordinator, Mary Sarigiannis, has provided us with more information about the ‘Stepping On’ program. Please see below for this including contact details and patient inclusion criteria for this program.

Stepping On is a free, exciting and friendly program offered by NSW Health Care Services. The program will provide your patinents with information on how they can stay on their feet, reduce their risk of falling and maximize their independence at home. Program coordinators are health professionals.

Who can join? Any one who is: 65 years and older; living at home; able to walk independently with or without a walking stick; has had a fall recently or is fearful of falling.

Benefits: learn how falls are preventable; improve strength and balance; become more aware of fall hazards; step outside home with confidence; move safely in the community; learn with peers; learn how to maximize their independence and take control of life.

What will be covered? Safe footwear; vision and nutrition; medication management; reducing home hazards; exercises to improve strength and balance; moving safely in the community.

The groups will be held around the local area. Assistance with transport may be arranged. If you are interested or would like to find out more, please call Mary Sarigiannis on 9767 7815.

Don’t forget to go to our website if you were unable to attend a workshop and there you can view a copy of the recent presentations.