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 the current Veterans’ MATES topic and complete the activity steps are eligible for 40 Accredited Activity points. |
| | ACRRM Professional Development Program GPs registered in the ACRRM Professional Development Program that complete the current Veterans’ MATES topic and complete the essential requirements of a clinical audit, are eligible for 10 PDP points. |
For Pharmacists
| | Accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits are available to pharmacists participating in the Veterans’ MATES program. |
| | Helping older patients to be physically and socially active |
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Current Topic
Helping you stay active (Aug 2020)
Staying physically and socially active are two of the most important things you can do to be fit and healthy, maintain your independence and improve your quality of life. With the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may have spent more time at home and found it difficult to be physically and socially active. Getting active again and reconnecting with family and friends as restrictions change might be a bit challenging. But there are things you can do and supports available to help you get moving again, even if you need to stay at home.Read More
Veterans’ MATES Annual Report 2020 – Keeping the veteran community well during COVID-19
This report provides an overview of the Veterans’ MATES response to COVID-19.
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