Continued Professional Development
Veterans’ MATES is an accredited continuing professional development (CPD) learning activity for participating pharmacists and general practitioners. Activity requirements are detailed below.
For General Practitioners
| | GPs who receive and complete any two Veterans’ MATES topics and complete the activity steps are eligible for 40 Category 1 points. |
| | ACRRM Professional Development Program GPs registered in the ACRRM Professional Development Program that complete any Veterans’ MATES topic and complete the essential requirements of a clinical audit, are eligible for 16 Extended Skills points. |
For Pharmacists
| | Accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits are available to pharmacists participating in the Veterans’ MATES program. |
| | Wound care |
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Wound care (Jun 2017)
As we get older, our skin becomes more delicate and dry, and skin tears are common. However, the simple step of moisturising twice a day can help prevent skin tears in the first place.Read More
Veterans’ MATES Report 2004 - 2010
This report provides an overview of the Veterans’ MATES program between June 2004 and May 2010. It demonstrates the program’s many achievements, and the impact of its initiatives in keeping veterans healthy.
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