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To strengthen health care through training excellence
General Practice Training Tasmania (GPTT) is the regional training organisation in Tasmania for Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) and is funded to deliver general practice education and training.

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High quality training and support
Renowned for its high quality, well-organised and friendly general practice training, GPTT provides exceptional and unique educational experiences throughout the beautiful state of Tasmania.

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Reconciliation Action Plan
The GPTT Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia includes a range of strategies and measurable targets that allow us to develop respectful relationships within the Aboriginal community.

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Lifestyle and career match - GP Registrar Profile Dr Georgia Bavin
Dr Georgia Bavin knew she wanted to move to Tasmania for the lifestyle but got more than she had ever dreamed of when it came to her GP training. I applied to General Practice Training Tasmania in 2014, so my husband and I could move to Tasmania for the lifestyle,” Dr Georgia said. “We have lived in Launceston […]
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Dementia Care Training and Education Program (DCTEP)
General Practice Training Tasmania has developed the Dementia Care Training and Education Program (DCTEP) for GPs and Practice Nurses
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IN DIVERSITY LIES GREAT STRENGTH
GPTT registrars in Tasmania participate in training including specific cultural workshops and education activities designed to provide insight and awareness into a diverse range of patients and cases that they may encounter working in day-to-day general practice.
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GPTT commits to improving Aboriginal health

On Friday 30 November, to mark the beginning of this year’s Aboriginal Cultural Education Camp, General Practice Training Tasmania (GPTT) in collaboration with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community launched their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan to formalise their commitment to improving Aboriginal health in Tasmania. GPs play an important role in providing access to health care, and […]

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A game changer in Dementia care

An innovative dementia program for health professionals has been described as a “game changer” by a Tasmanian GP.

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High Satisfaction Results for GPTT Registrars

We were pleased to welcome GPRA CEO, Andrew Gosbell, to GPTT recently. Andrew shared some exciting results with us from the 2017 Bench Marking Survey. GPTT Registrars, when ranked nationally, recorded the highest levels of satisfaction in training, placements, in-practice supervision and in-practice education. This is wonderful news and testimony to the hard work, dedication and […]

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Advanced Life Support Courses for 2019

ALS1 and ALS2 are one and two-day courses respectively, focussing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient in crisis.

ALS1 is designed for healthcare professionals with limited or infrequent exposure to crisis events requiring advanced life support.

ALS2 incorporates managing a deteriorating patient in cardiac arrest and is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties, or to teach them on a regular basis. ALS2 is suitable for those working in critical care areas and/or a resuscitation/medical team.