The HTGR program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) employed or about to commence employment within the Australian Health System (Hospital-based and General Practice) in all Australian states/territories.

The program integrates all required non-hospital/practice specific orientation content to assist with the initial 3 month orientation reporting requirement to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) / Medical Board of Australia (MBA).

The program covers the following sessions:

Orientation to the Australian Healthcare System
- Structure & Funding
- Medicare Australia
- Prescribing - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Provider & Prescriber Numbers
- Interface between private and public health services

Legislation and Professional Practice
- Legislative Frameworks, including the Coroner’s Act
- Litigation and Indemnity
- Patient rights and responsibilities, Patient complaints Patient
- Consent and Adolescent Autonomy
- Child Safety
- Access to health/medical records and Confidentiality

Communication & Cultural Safety in the workplace
- Cultural awareness; safety; respect and competence
- Doctor – patient relationship
- Communication Strategies

Indigenous Australians Cultural Awareness
- History of Aboriginal culture, colonisation, and government policy
- Understanding/concept of health
- Aboriginal Health Issues
- Working with Aboriginal patients

Schedule

13th April - Session 1

Module	Time
Orientation to the Health Care System	1445 - 1630
Communication and Cultural Safety in the Workplace	1700 - 1900

20th April - Session 2

Module	Time
Legislation and Professional Practice	1030 - 1230
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness	1300 - 1500

Late Registrations

Late registrations are permissible, however, registrations made after 1500 hours the day prior to the course start date will not be processed in time. Please be aware that course links and relevant materials will be sent on the morning of the course date by 0900. If such an event is going to occur please contact PMCV during business hours at PMCVeducation@pmcv.com.au .

Cancellations & rescheduling:

PMCV courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the scheduled date. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are achieved. In both situations, applicants will be re-scheduled to the next available course.

48 hours’ notice, or 2 business days, will be given in case of course rescheduling or cancellation.

For further information on the Hitting the Ground Running (HTGR) Program, please email PMCVeducation@pmcv.com.au.