SEMPHN is offering MATOD accredited practitioners a paid opportunity to gain real-world experience in MATOD prescribing. 

The MATOD Clinical Placement Program is designed to build the skills and confidence of general practitioners who want to provide quality MATOD services to patients who live with Opioid Use Disorder. 

Background

Prescribers tell us they often hesitate to prescribe MATOD even after completing their accreditation training. The two most cited reasons for this reluctance are; a lack of immediate opportunities to prescribe MATOD after training (when the knowledge is fresh), and insufficient support in the prescribing process. 

This training has been specifically designed to address these issues - to help practitioners feel more confident in supporting patients who live with Opioid Use Disorder. 

  • Benefits of the program

    • Hands-on, real-world learning in a highly supportive general practice environment 
    • Start prescribing at a time when your involvement has potential to make a big impact  
    • Generous remuneration for training time  
    • Build on prior MATOD training and experience 
    • Guaranteed exposure to MATOD prescribing  
    • Fit the program into your working week 
    • Coursework and mentoring eligible for self-recorded CPD hours 

  • Placements offered: Level 1 – Observership (4 week program)

    Observe an experienced MATOD prescriber (Supervisor) as they undertake consultations with patients receiving treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. This experience will be supplemented with online coursework and mentoring sessions that build on your existing knowledge of MATOD prescribing.  


    The commitment:  Completed across 4 weeks, totalling 28 hours. 


    The breakdown: 

    • Open to accredited GPs  
    • Observe an experienced MATOD prescriber at a high-volume MATOD general practice (4 hours per week) 
    • Online Coursework (eligible for 8 Education Activity CPD hours) 
    • Weekly mentoring sessions (eligible for 4 Reviewing Performance CPD hours)
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  • Placements offered: Level 2 - Supervised Practice (8 week program)

    Conduct a series of 4-hour "locum" clinics at the practice where you completed your Level 1 placement, with ongoing support from your supervisor. Gain mastery experience, building confidence and alleviating the apprehension often cited as a barrier to MATOD prescribing. 


    The commitment:  Completed across 8 weeks, totalling 36 hours. 


    The breakdown: 

    • Open to accredited GPs  
    • Run a weekly locum clinic at the high-volume MATOD GP practice, with supervision (4 hours per week)
    • Fortnightly out-of-clinic mentoring sessions (eligible for 4 Reviewing Performance CPD hours)
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  • Placements offered: Level 3 – Specialised Pharmacotherapy Service Observership

    Observe experienced MATOD prescribers as they undertake consultations with patients receiving treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Experience complex case management and a holistic approach to addiction healthcare. This level is also open to Nurse Practitioners. 


    The commitment:  Completed over 16-32 hours with flexible timing 


    The breakdown:

    • Open to accredited GPs and NPs
    • Placement includes exposure to multidisciplinary approach to patient-centred care of opioid use disorder 
    • Offered at two Addiction Health centres, with observership activities to be tailored to the observer clinician
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To apply please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) application here.

Places are limited, so please ensure you apply ASAP. Early registration is encouraged.

If you have any questions in relation to the program, please contact A4PN@semphn.org.au or call 03 8514 6600.

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