Free training for GPs and mental health professionals: Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST)
The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is a national initiative that assists general practitioners (GPs) and other clinicians in recommending a level of care for a person seeking mental health support.
View these short videos to see how use of IAR-DST can offer valuable support to your practice and patients:
Free IAR-DST training is available online or in-person
Brisbane South PHN is delivering training on the IAR-DST. The 2-hour training session covers:
how to best make use of the IAR Decision Support Tool
how the tool can be simply implemented into general practice workflows.
This training is for general practitioners (GPs), GP Registrars, other clinicians, intake teams and mental health service providers involved in the mental health assessment and referral process.
Added benefits of IAR-DST training
GPs and GP Registrars will receive 2 CPD hours for completing the training.
All participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.
Register now for free IAR-DST training
View or register for up-coming IAR-DST training events in our event calendar.
Email iar@bsphn.org.au with questions or if you would like to organise face-to-face training at your practice.