Frequently Asked Questions
Part 1 Certificate – General & Expenses
Q01. What is Part 1 Certificate?
Q02.
What does Part 1 Certificate involve?
Q03. How do I apply for this course?
Q04. How much does the course cost?
Q05. What can I claim for?
Q06. Can I claim my locum fees back?
Q07. When do I need to submit my
claim?
Q08. Who do I contact for further
information regarding expenses?
Q09. Do I have to enrol for Part 2
Certificate after having completed Part 1?
Q10. I have completed the Part 1
Certificate this year and would like to apply for Part 2 but I
cannot enrol this year. Can I defer my application to next
year?
Q11. What do I get once I completed the
course?
Part 2 Certificate - General
Q12. What is Part 2 Certificate?
Q13. What does Part 2 Certificate
involve?
Q14. How long time does the course last
for?
Q15. How do I apply for this
course?
Q16. I did not complete Part 1 Certificate
but I think I have relevant experience to apply for Part 2
Certificate. What should I do?
Q17. How much does the course cost?
Q18. Can I claim my locum fees
back?
Q19. What do I get once I completed the
course?
Part 2 Certificate - Expenses
Q20. How much can I claim for?
Q21. What can I claim for?
Q22. What are the Locum rates?
Q23. What happens if my claim exceeds the
maximum limit?
Q24. What if I need to stay
overnight?
Q25. Do my expenses cover
childcare?
Q26. What if my employer normally pays my
expenses?
Q27. What if my employer does not normally pay
my expenses?
Q28. When do I need to submit my
claim?
Q29. What if I leave the course?
Q30. Who do I contact for further
information regarding expenses?
Part 1 Certificate – General & Expenses
Q01. What is Part 1 Certificate?
A01. The Certificate is
ideal for GPs working at a generalist level, as part of a shared
care scheme, especially those intending to provide treatment to
drug users as part of a locally or nationally enhanced service
(L/NES).
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Q02. What does Part 1 Certificate
involve?
A02. To complete the
course you will have to complete a Substance Misuse E-Learning
Modules and the Face to Face Training Day.
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Q03. How do I apply for this course?
A03. Download the
application form from the Part 1 Certificate section and send it
back to drugmisuse@rcgp-scotland.org.uk
or to Drug Misuse Administrator, RCGP Scotland, 25 Queen Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 1JX.
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Q04. How much does the course cost?
A04. The course is free of charge
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Q05. What can I claim for?
A05. Travel expenses
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Q06. Can I claim my locum fees back?
A06. No, expenses only.
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Q07. When do I need to submit my
claim?
A07. Your expenses can be
sent to RCGP Scotland as you incur them but must be accompanied by
a claim form and receipts.
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Q08. Who do I contact for further information
regarding expenses?
A08. Contact drugmisuse@rcgp-scotland.org.uk
or phone 0131 260 6815
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Q09. Do I have to enrol for Part
2 Certificate after having completed Part 1?
A09. No, candidates of
Part 1 Certificate do not have an obligation to attend Part 2
Certificate
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Q10. I have completed the Part 1 Certificate this
year and would like to apply for Part 2 but I cannot enrol this
year. Can I defer my application to next year?
A10. Yes
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Q11. What do I get once I completed the
course?
A11. An EPASS
accredited Certificate of completion
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Part 2 Certificate - General
Q12. What is Part 2 Certificate?
A12. It is a course that
enables practitioners to develop competences at an intermediate or
specialized generalist level in drug misuse.
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Q13. What does Part 2 course
involve?
A13. The Certificate is
designed to cover eight full study days (including course and
assessment work). There are three formal training days. The
remaining five days are self-directed learning, improving skills
through the attainment of professional competencies by field
visits, completion of course assignments and the development of
patient care.
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Q14. How long time does the course last
for?
A14. Ten months. Usually runs from February to
November.
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Q15. How do I apply for this course?
A15. Download the
application form from the Part 2 Certificate section and send it
back to drugmisuse@rcgp-scotland.org.uk
or to Drug Misuse Administrator, RCGP Scotland, 25 Queen Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 1JX.
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Q16. I did not complete Part 1 Certificate but I
think I have relevant experience to apply for Part 2 Certificate.
What should I do?
A16. Candidates who can
provide evidence of recent attendance at similar training events
may be granted exemption from completion to the Part 1 Certificate.
Indicate in details your experience in your application form and we
will evaluate your circumstances.
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Q17. How much does the course cost?
A17. The course is free of charge
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Q18. Can I claim my locum fees back?
A18. Yes, refer to the Expenses section on
this page for more information
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Q19. What do I get once I completed the
course?
A19. An EPASS
accredited Certificate of completion.
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Part 2 Certificate - Expenses
Q20. How much can I claim for?
A20. Doctors and pharmacists can claim for a
maximum of £500.00 and nurses £250.00.
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Q21. What can I claim for?
A21. You may claim for
travel expenses, locum cover (for independent contractors) and any
of the following events: National Training Day, Tutor Led Training
Day 1 & 2, Field Visit, Audit, Special Interest Master
Class/Conference and Viva.
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Q22. What are the Locum rates?
A22. Session payments from April 2007 to March
2008 are as follow:
- £168.00 per half day (4 hours) not including
visits
- £357.00 per day (for self employed)
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Q23. What happens if my claim exceeds the maximum
limit?
A23. As the project is being funded by the
Scottish Executive no further expenses can be claimed above the
maximum limit allocated.
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Q24. What if I need to stay
overnight?
A24. No additional
funding can be claimed for hotel costs. However, if it is an
un-reasonable distance for you to travel on the day and you require
an overnight stay, this can be added to your expenses. Contact the
Project Administrator for more details.
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Q25. Do my expenses cover childcare?
A25. No.
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Q26. What if my employer normally pays my
expenses?
A26. If your employer
normally pays expenses for you attending events or training, you
must claim from them. Funding for this whole project is
limited and is on the understanding that you are not able to claim
any of your expenses from other sources.
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Q27. What if my employer does not normally pay my
expenses?
A27. You will need to
have your employer sign a declaration, provided by RCGP Scotland,
to confirm this is the case. We will then be able to process
your expenses claim.
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Q28. When do I need to submit my
claim?
A28. Your expenses can be
sent to RCGP Scotland as you incur them but must be accompanied by
a claim form and receipts.
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Q29. What if I leave the course?
A29. No expenses will be payable.
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Q30. Who do I contact for further information
regarding expenses?
A30. Contact drugmisuse@rcgp-scotland.org.uk
or phone 0131 260 6815
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