GPEX National Bowel Cancer Screening Training Opportunity – EOI

Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) invites Gold Coast GPs to express their interest in a fully funded training opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) and bowel cancer. There are 15 places available.

GPs can complete 6 CPD hours (Educational Activities) of their own choosing from the GPEX NBCSP online CPD course catalogue, which includes a range of core and elective modules, and recorded webinars. Topics cover population screening, patient engagement, risk and surveillance, colonoscopy pathways, and survivorship care – designed to support everyday clinical practice.

Upon receipt of proof of completion (via certificates supplied by GPEX), GPs will receive a $500 payment.  

Eligibility

• GPs located within the GCPHN catchment area with an interest in bowel screening are encouraged to apply. 
• GPs must have the capacity to complete the 6 CPD hours from the course catalogue by the 15th of May 2026.  
• Certificates of completion must be submitted to GCPHN access the payment. 

Eligible CPD content

GPs may select any combination of CPD activities from the GPEX NBCSP learning platform, including:  

• Core modules of bowel cancer screening and population data.  
• Elective modules focused on colonoscopy, patient engagement, risk and surveillance.  
• Webinar recordings on NCSR use, issuing kits in practice, and addressing screening hesitancy.

Potential Benefits of completing this course

• Build practical knowledge of the NBCSP pathway and processes.  
• Receive CPD hours with 6 hours towards your professional development. 
• Support best practice care aligned with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s guidelines. 
• Improve bowel cancer screening participation in your community, contributing to the broader goal of eliminating bowel cancer. 
• $500 payment upon successful completion.  

Submit your Expression of Interest

For further information, please contact practicesupport@gcphn.com.au. 

Availability is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.