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Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This medicinal cannabis course focuses on the introduction to the endocannabinoid system. The course analyses the homeostatic endocannabinoid system and its broad scope of influence in both health and disease. The endocannabinoid system’s three central instruments are established, the endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes, followed by an analysis of the system’s homeostatic functions, including analgesia, mood, energy balance, and stress coping. Evidence for the relationship between insufficiency or dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system and particular disorders is also discussed. Finally, the course provides an overview of our current understanding of cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, and how ongoing research into targeted manipulation of the endocannabinoid system with active cannabinergic compounds may prove therapeutic in numerous pathological conditions.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
Sonic Healthcare's Skin Cancer Surgical Audit will provide referring doctors with relevant, statistical peer comparisons that can assist in refining the diagnostic and collection skills associated with the treatment of skin lesions. Participants are provided with statistically relevant feedback about their own practice in comparison to that of their nominated peer group, as well as the general practitioner cohort. Our skin cancer surgical audit is a national program involving general practitioners across 3 peer groups: 1 - GP, 2 - GP with an interest in skin medicine, 3 - dedicated skin practitioner and the national cohort. The clinical audit is open to all doctors and will be conducted for the new triennium.
22 Outcome measurement hours
8 Performance review hours
Ethical practice
Professionalism
6 MOPS (Surgery) hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This online activity explores how to facilitate an informed consent process that leads to optimal patient understanding and shared decision-making. It focuses on more challenging areas where gaps in education and knowledge have been identified; particularly documentation, determining patient capacity to consent, consent with children and mature minors, and the consultation process of shared decision-making. This highly interactive activity is available online at MDA National Members’ convenience and learners can complete it over multiple sittings. It includes opportunities to compare your responses to questions with that from other participants and from medico-legal experts. The activity is relevant for doctors at all stages of their career.
2 Educational activity hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
In Australia the primary strategy is vaccination with immunisation against HPV. Secondary prevention is through cervical screening under the NCSP. The change in the National Cervical Screening Program in 2017 from the biennial Pap smear test for asymptomatic patient to the 5-yearly HPV DNA test reflects the advances in understanding of the epidemiology HPV. At the time that the new program began, self-collected vaginal swab samples for HPV DNA testing were offered as a new approach to increase access to the NCSP for the group of women who were previously under-screened or never-screened. In 2021 the extensive evidence review undertaken by the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) assessed the acceptability for self-collection and adherence to follow up when HPV is detected in eight studies. Findings showed a high level of acceptability for sample, with most women who had collected a swab, finding it easy to perform and less embarrassing. In the three studies that considered adherence to follow up, the study populations were undertaken with under-screened women, therefore the data may not necessarily reflect applicability to the wider screening population. Adherence ranged from 52 -82%. The MSAC evidenced based recommendation was introduced from 1 July 2022.
3 Performance review hours
10 Outcome measurement hours
Addressing health inequities
Culturally safe practice
Ethical practice
Professionalism
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This medicinal cannabis course focuses on the major phytocannabinoids: THC and CBD. The course provides a comprehensive examination of the two main cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It distinguishes between their main actions and analyses their synergistic relationship. Chemical structures and how they work are explained. Various trial results are discussed and safety guides discussed. Given that THC and CBD interact differently within the endocannabinoid system and with other neurotransmitters, the course considers their different therapeutic potential.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
Every year, millions of Australians embark on journeys abroad, with Indonesia, New Zealand, USA, UK, and Japan among the most popular destinations. General Practitioners frequently field requests for detailed travel advice to aid in planning a safe and tailored plan for a trip. This plan hinges on various factors such as the travel destination, timing, individual medical history, purpose of the trip and more. This seminar aims to tackle these complexities, arming participants with the knowledge to effectively address travel-related enquiries.
7.5 Educational activity hours
4 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The data from a minimum of 12 recent surgical cases will be collated from the participating GPs surgical log or via Sonic Healthcare’s Sonic Dx app if the patients have been referred to a Sonic Healthcare Laboratory. These cases must include at least one procedure to exclude or confirm melanoma, and at least two procedures to diagnose and/or treat non-melanoma skin cancer. As GPs have very individual practices, there will be a set minimum of 10 cases for review. Participants may include non – concurrent cases but we would hope that all cases analysed would have been seen within the last 12 months.
2 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
6 Outcome measurement hours
Culturally safe practice
Professionalism
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This medicinal cannabis course focuses on routes of administration, side effects and contra indications. The course discusses the safe use of medicinal cannabis, outlining the routes of administration, side effects, and contraindications. Cannabinoid pharmacokinetics are also examined, including its absorption following diverse administration routes, metabolism by different tissues and organs, bioavailability and elimination from the body. Despite its extreme safety as a medication generally and particularly relative to opioids, potential adverse effects and contrindicaitons of cannabis are outlined. The course also analyses the potential for drug-to-drug interaction given CBD and THC’s effects on common biological pathways implicated in drug metabolism via their interactions with cytochrome P450 enzymes specifically.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This medicinal cannabis course focuses on anxiety, insomnia and depression. The course examines the homeostatic functions of the endocannabinoid system in relation to mood, stress response, and sleep. It also evaluates the therapeutic capacity of the major cannabinoids (THC and CBD), in isolation and in synergy, in relation to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. In developing a treatment plan, essential factors such as the interplay between depression, anxiety, pain, and insomnia are considered, as well as protocols for THC to CBD ratios in basic dosing, and the route and timing of administration with reference to each condition. With regard to treating insomnia particularly, the course addresses the role of other lesser-known cannabinoids, such as CBN, and terpenes. Pertinent considerations such as the dampening effect of CBD upon the undesirable effects of THC such as intoxication, tachycardia and psycho-activity (particularly important when treating anxiety) are also discussed.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This medicinal cannabis course focuses on cancer symptomatic treatment. The course reviews the myriad of functions of cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system and considers the supportive role they may have to play in cancer therapy. Although research continues into the anti-tumour properties of cannabinoids, there is currently no evidence that medical cannabis can cure or even treat cancer. Nonetheless, it can be a successful additional therapy used in the management of cancer symptoms and the iatrogenic effects of treatment. The judicious use of medicinal cannabis can significantly improve cancer sufferers’ quality of life by managing persistent symptoms and side effects such as, cancer pain, nausea, vomiting, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The course also considers the case studies of three different cancer patients and, for each, examines issues for the clinician related to assessment, dosing recommendations, formulation, methods of administration, and side effects.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
Professionalism
Ethical practice