Geraldton IAR-DST Workshops

The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) is designed to assist the various parties involved in the mental health assessment and referral process, including:

• GPs and other clinicians seeking to determine the most appropriate care type and intensity for individuals.
• Service providers, intake teams and PHNs responsible for undertaking initial assessments which may involve making recommendations on the level of care required.

Geraldton IAR-DST workshops

WA Primary Health Alliance is providing GPs and mental health clinicians with face-to-face IAR-DST training in Geraldton. The training will comprise Workshop 1 and 2 combined (2 hours).

Workshop 1

Workshop 1 runs for 30 minutes. The training topics will include:

• Introduction to the IAR and the development of the IAR national guidance.
• Orientation to the domains, levels of care and the DST.

Workshop 2

Workshop 2 runs for 90 minutes and includes an interactive training session.

The training topics will include:

• Application of the IAR in assessment and intake settings (practical group activity using vignettes).
• Supported decision making, care preferences, referrals and follow-up.

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Minimum attendance numbers required to enable a participatory and collaborative learning environment. Sessions will be cancelled 48 hours before commencement if the minimum number of participants is unmet.