Hitting the Ground Running (HTGR) Program - IMG Orientation Program

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 - October 7
- Structure & Funding
- Medicare Australia
- Prescribing - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Provider & Prescriber Numbers
- Interface between private and public health services

Legislation and Professional Practice - October 7
- 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 - October 9
- Cultural awareness; safety; respect and competence
- Doctor – patient relationship
- Communication Strategies 

Indigenous Australians Cultural Awareness - October 9
- 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.