03 March 2025
There is currently a shortage of Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (MATOD) prescribers supporting the community.
EMPHN is calling on GPs in Victoria to take part in a paid MATOD Clinical Placement Program, to support patients who live with Opioid Use Disorder.
The MATOD Clinical Placement Program (the Program) is designed to build the skills and confidence of general practitioners who want to provide quality MATOD services to patients who live with Opioid Use Disorder.
Benefits of the program include:
- Confidence building: Hands on experience
- Supportive environment: Supervised experience
- Financial incentive: Up to $9,760 remuneration
- Make a difference: Help patients access care
Not accredited but interested?
If you are interested in this opportunity, but have not completed your MATOD accreditation, please get in touch with the SEMPHN team. They can provide guidance on obtaining accreditation and completing the training: A4PN@semphn.org.au
Find out more about the program or express your interest here.
