April 2011 - Australian Iptometry article
Medicare Australia online education services - helping you stay up-to-date
Medicare Australia has a range of online education services for new or experienced health professionals, making it easier for you understand the requirements of the Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits schemes (PBS).
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our online education services for newly registered and authorised optometrists, include the following resources.
eLearning
- Medicare and You—for new health professionals
- PBS and You—for new health professionals
- PBS and You—prescribing for optometrists
Quick reference guides
- Prescribing PBS Authority required benefits
- Prescribing PBS restricted benefits
Other resources
- Writing a PBS prescription—authorised optometrist writing guide.
The eLearning programs are interactive, and provide essential knowledge for correct Medicare claiming and PBS prescribing.
Quick reference guides provide key information on Medicare Australia’s requirements for prescribing medicine as PBS Authority required or PBS Restricted benefits.
We update our online education services regularly, so make sure you bookmark our website to check for updates and new content.
For more information, go to www.medicareaustralia.gov.au then For health professionals > Doing business with Medicare Australia > Online education services or call 132 150*.
* Call charges apply.
Last updated: 7 July, 2011