What's new?

May 2013

The Healthcare Identifiers Service Licensed Materials for the May 2013 release are now available.

January 2013

New eligibility requirements for the PIP eHealth Incentive start 1 February.

The Department of Human Services’ Compliance Program 2012—13 is now available.

The 2013 Medicare Teen Dental Plan voucher is valued up to $166.15

The Medicare Safety Net threshold figures for 2013 are now available.

eLearning

Introduction to eLearning

Complete this module if you haven't used any of our eLearning programs before. It explains the structure of the eLearning programs and outlines what software/hardware you need to use all of the features of the programs.

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Medicare for new health professionals

This program covers the fundamentals of Medicare. We recommend it for all new health professionals who are or will be providing Medicare services.

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MBS primary care items

Provides an overview of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) primary care items including attendances, mental health, chronic disease management and preventative health care.

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Medicare for dentists

Covers the fundamentals of Medicare for dentists new to providing services under the Medicare program.

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Treatment for skin lesions

Covers the Medicare requirements for billing the treatment of skin lesions.

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Chronic Disease Management for GPs

Advanced, case based eLearning for general practitioners (GPs).

This program helps you understand the Medicare requirements for providing GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements and outlines how these services relate to referrals for allied health MBS items 10950-10970.

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PBS for new health professionals

An introductory program for all health professionals about prescribing medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

Complete this program before attempting the other PBS modules listed below.

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Prescribing in public hospitals

A module for health professionals prescribing PBS medicines in public hospitals.

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Prescribing in private practice

A module for health professionals prescribing PBS medicines in private practice.

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Prescribing for optometrists

A module for optometrists prescribing PBS medicines.

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Dispensing and claiming for pharmacists

An introductory program for pharmacists and pharmacy staff about the requirements for dispensing and claiming PBS medicines.

Complete the PBS for new health professionals modules before attempting this program.

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PBS for Pharmacy Interns

A program introducing a range of PBS topics for pharmacy interns.

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PBS for Pharmacy Students

These programs are recommended for students who are currently undertaking a pharmacy degree.

PBS for Pharmacy Students - Introductory ProgramExternal link(launches in new window)

  • Recommended for 1st and 2nd year students.

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PBS for Pharmacy Students - Advanced ProgramExternal link(launches in new window)

  • Recommended for 3rd and 4th year students.

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Program evaluation

Tell us what you think about our eLearning programs. Complete the program evaluation found within each eLearning program. Your feedback will help us stay in touch with your needs and improve our services.

Contact us

Email: medicare.education@humanservices.gov.au

Last updated: 4 October 2012