SHORT COURSES IN

Communication Skills in General Practice

Apply communication strategies to optimise the effectiveness of history-taking.

CPD 11.5 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Master the art of effective communication in general practice with this evidence-based course. Designed for medical professionals, the course provides actionable strategies to enhance patient understanding, satisfaction, and compliance. You’ll learn the ten essential steps for successful consultations, from preparation to patient follow-up, while improving outcomes through empathy and structured communication. Led by an experienced GP and educator, this course offers practical skills, case discussions, and interactive assessments to optimise your patient interactions and professional growth.

Meet your presenter

Dr Hilton Koppe

MBBS

General practitioner

Dr Hilton Koppe is a rural GP in Lennox Head, NSW. He combines his clinical work with an active role in medical education, training new and experienced GPs within the region and around Australia. In 2015 he was a guest at Harvard Medical School as Visiting Professor of Medicine and Humanities.

CPD hours

Education hours5.5

Reviewing performance hours6.0

Total CPD hours11.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 441312

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38105

Short course fee

$295

Course includes:

Focused learning on a specific clinical topic
Practical knowledge for everyday practice
Led by experienced clinicians
Lifetime access to course materials

Enrol now

By enrolling, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Prices are in AUD and exclude GST. For Australian residents, 10% GST is added at checkout unless you enter a valid ABN.

ACCREDITED BY

11.5 CPD Hours
11.5 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Advanced Certificate of Mental Health
Professional Certificate of Chronic Disease and Conditions

Continue your learning

Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.