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.

Contact the host of Hitting the Ground Running (HTGR) Program - IMG Orientation Program