In-person Workshop, Pakenham
The opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow, with increasing rates of dependence, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe, evidence-based treatment for affected patients.
Gain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options, whilst earning CPD hours.
Face-to-Face Workshop:
Hands-on, interactive learning with expert facilitators.
Facilitator:
Dr Anne Saunders, General Practitioner, GPADD Conference 2026 Convenor and Immediate Past Chair – RACGP Victoria AOD Committee
Learning outcomes
- Identify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.
- Recognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.
- Decide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.
- Compare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.
- Understand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
- Provide appropriate overdose management advice
