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Education Events
As part of our ongoing commitment to ongoing General Practitioner and Health Professional education, Townsville Private Clinic holds education events throughout the year.
Upcoming Event
Recognition and Management of Alcohol (ETOH) Misuse in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Treatment Options
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (AEST)
Format: Online Webinar
CPD: RACGP CPD Approved Activity (0.5 Educational Activity Hours and 0.5 Reviewing Performance Hours)
Townsville Private Clinic and Aurora Education invite GPs to join Townsville Private Clinic’s Director of Medical Services, Dr Mushtaq Mohiuddin for an engaging and practical webinar focused on the recognition and management of alcohol (ETOH) misuse in primary care.
Alcohol misuse remains a prevalent and complex issue encountered in general practice. Early identification and intervention can play a critical role in reducing harm, improving patient outcomes and connecting individuals with appropriate treatment and support services.
This RACGP CPD-approved webinar will provide GPs with practical, evidence-based approaches to screening, assessment, management and referral. Attendees will gain valuable insights that can be applied immediately in everyday clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Identify and assess alcohol (ETOH) misuse in primary care settings.
- Apply evidence-based management strategies, including brief interventions and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Understand first-line pharmacological treatment options.
- Explore appropriate referral pathways to specialist addiction and multidisciplinary services.
- Develop greater confidence in supporting patients experiencing alcohol-related concerns.
About the Presenter
Dr Mushtaq Mohiuddin is an experienced addiction medicine specialist with a strong interest in improving access to evidence-based treatment and support for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Through this session, he will share practical clinical strategies to assist GPs in delivering timely and effective care.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for:
- General Practitioners
- GP Registrars
- Primary Care Clinicians
- Healthcare professionals with an interest in addiction medicine and mental health
Join colleagues from across Queensland and the Northern Territory for this valuable educational event and earn RACGP CPD while strengthening your knowledge of alcohol misuse management in primary care.
Register today to secure your place.
Townsville Private Clinic is committed to raising community awareness about mental health, and educating health professionals about treatment options and referral pathways.
We regularly host information events for health professionals, with attendance certificates and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' (RACGP) Quality Improvement and Continuing Professional Development (QI&CPD) points awarded. This includes in-practice CPD events.
For further information or to register your interest, please contact the hospital by phoning (07) 4431 1600.
You can also view Aurora National events through the link below. For further information or to register your interest, please contact events@aurorahealth.com.au