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 - December 2
- Structure & Funding
- Medicare Australia
- Prescribing - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Provider & Prescriber Numbers
- Interface between private and public health services

Legislation and Professional Practice - December 2
- 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 - December 4
- Cultural awareness; safety; respect and competence
- Doctor – patient relationship
- Communication Strategies

Indigenous Australians Cultural Awareness - December 4
- History of Aboriginal culture, colonisation and government policy
- Understanding/concept of health
- Aboriginal Health Issues
- Working with Aboriginal patients

Please note a minimum of 10 participants is required for the program to be delivered. The program may be rescheduled if this number is not reached.