Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Clinical Supervision Support Program Interprofessional Education for General Practice Registrars and Medical Students A Partnership between Grater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local & General Practice Training Queensland

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Background Issues faced in Vocational General Practice training GP Registrar and Student placements growth Proposed non-GP health professionals can be used to improve efficiency of the Training System Previous research in regards to interprofessional supervision

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Education Integration Project Explored attitudes to Interprofessional Education within General Practice Explored impact of engaging training with Non GP Health professionsals in GP Training on Interprofessional competence.

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Findings 57% of GP Supervisors use non GP health Professionals in the training of GP Registrars. 2/3 GP Supervisors believed this could help in relation to the strain on supervisors and also improve quality of training However the frequency of this use is minimal The quality of instruction given to the non GP Health Professional to support this training is minimal Resources to support this interaction were seen to be of benefit.

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Desire to develop the resources to support the education process for Non GP Health professionals to effectively engage with Medical Students and GP registrars. Taking it to the next level 1+1=61+1=6

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Partnership GPTQ Education Expertise Curriculum review Resource development Prior research findings GMSBML Access to Non GP Health Professionals Access to Practices Delivery of materials Piloting of materials

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Clinical leads for each specialty recruited to assist in developing a series of resources as guidelines Referenced to RACGP Curriculum Educational Guidance incorporated LEARNING RESOURCES Resources developed across six areas: pharmacy physiotherapy psychology practice nursing aged care nursing nutrition and dietetics.

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia IMPLEMENTATION GP supervisors recruited Implementing it in general practice: learning resources distributed to GP supervisors non-GP health professionals selected based on existing relationships by the practice supervisors and non-GP health professionals were briefed regarding the project aims, and approach, including their roles. follow up and coordination by lead GP.

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia POST IMPLEMENTATION SURVEY Post implementation evaluation form has been distributed to GPs and non-GP supervisors. It will be then compared to the pre-implementation evaluation results. Results will assist in evaluating the interprofessional relationships and develop a robust model to ensure sustainability of the program within general practice settings

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia FEEDBACK- GP Students/ Registrars importance of non-GP health professionals in total care of the patient value to the cross sectoral education of medical students enhanced learning regarding subjects specific to each non-GP health profession improved interprofessional collaboration and information sharing. Educational sessions with non-GP health professionals demonstrated:

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Where to from here? Sharing across the GPTQ Network as a resource for supervisors Training support to supervisors through GPTQ GPSN and distribution nationally University engagement for student placement support. You do not hide a light under a bushel

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Opportunities Education resource development, implementation and evaluation Cross sector research Turning research into impact

Supported by GPTQ and Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Funding from James Cook University Australia Thank You