REGISTRATION CONDITIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
Disclaimer:
The Melbourne Dental School reserves the right to cancel, postpone, relocate or reschedule any program. If CPD exercises this option we will endeavour to notify delegates as early as possible to minimise inconvenience. CPD will not accept any responsibility for travel and accommodation costs incurred by delegates. A full refund of the course fees paid by the delegate for the course will be offered and processed within 30 days of notification.
REGISTRATIONS & PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE.
Venue and Location of 2012 Courses:
Our courses will be held at the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton unless specified otherwise. Participants will be notified of venue allocations well in advance of the course date.
Payment of course fees
Applications for registration must be accompanied by payment and can be made by fax or mail with credit card details (name, expiration date, amount of payment & card holder's signature) or by cheque which should be made payable to 'The University of Melbourne'. Please note that the University does not accept American Express, Diners Club nor debit cards.
- A minimum deposit of half the full course fee must be paid to secure your position. However, we prefer full payment of the course fee upon application. Courses listed as $400 or less must be paid in full upon application.
- Confirmation of your registration will be sent to you with a receipt for your payment. Two weeks prior to the course date, you will receive a written reminder of your enrolment, the course location and other details. Any outstanding fee must be paid at this time.
- The course fee provides for your registration, use of dental equipment as specified, incidental materials and all meals and refreshments during the day.
- Please note the 'Registration Limit' for each course. As our practice is to run small groups that allow greater interaction with presenters and colleagues, we strongly recommend that you submit an application for your preferred course(s) as early as possible.
- All courses will have a waiting list to which we are happy to add your name. No payment is required for this service and should a place become available, you will be contacted and offered a place. Full payment is required upon acceptance of the place. Please note that waiting lists are not carried over from year to year.
We recommend that participants contact the CPD Office if confirmation of your enrolment is not received within 7 working days after your application.
Registration and Payments will not be accepted over the phone.
Cancellations
If you cancel your registration, you must inform the Continuing Professional Development Office as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to another applicant. If you are able to nominate a colleague to take your place, we would be very happy for this to happen.
Refunds following cancellation are as follows:
- A $50 cancellation fee will be charged for all course cancellations made more than 6 weeks prior to the course commencement date
- Cancellations made less than six weeks prior to the course will be offered a 50% refund
- Cancellations made less than one week prior to the course or failure to attend receive NO refund.
GST
All course fees include 10% GST in the total cost. For your tax purposes, upon payment, your receipt will show the GST amount. All receipts list the University ABN 84 002 705 224
Hands-on CPD Programs
Generally, all equipment to be used at our hands-on courses will be supplied. Participants must being their own magnification loupes and safety glasses which must be worn during any session in the pre-clinical laboratory and RDHM clinics.
Certificate of Attendance:
All our CPD programs offer scientific/clinical credits based on their duration in hours and minutes. A Certificate of Attendance will be presented to each participant at the end of the course.
PLEASE NOTE THE CPD OFFICE DOES NOT SUBMIT ATTENDANCE SHEETS TO THE DENTAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA. The mandatory CPD scheme, as implemented by the Board, is self- regulatory. It is the responsibility of each participant to track the hours accrued by attending University courses on a log sheet for the current cycle.
Parking Facilities
Please note there are no car parking facilities at the building. However, should you wish to utilise public transport, there is a tram stop right outside the main entrance. Trams run frequently along Swanston Street from the city. Melbourne Central is the closest railway station and numerous bus routes run close by. For metropolitan train, tram and bus information, call Metlink on 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Catering
Catering will be provided for each course. Full day courses will have morning, afternoon tea and lunch provided. Half-day courses will have morning or afternoon tea provided. Vegetarian and Kosher meals are available on request along with any other specific dietary requirements.
2012 Program Brochure
A copy of the 2012 Program is located on the Melbourne Dental School website, it lists all courses with a registration form and a copy of the Registration conditionsthat can be downloaded.
Discounts:
The following discounted places are available:
- A once-only per year $200 discount to pro bono Melbourne Dental School demonstrators who have been given an honorary title by the School's Appointments Sub-committee
- A once-only per year $200 discount to full-time staff of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, who undertake clinical teaching and who have been given an honorary title by the School's Appointments Sub-committee
- A once-only per year $200 discount to full-time staff of the University of Melbourne
- A a once-only per year $200 discount to full-time postgraduate students of the University of Melbourne if registering for the entire course. Please note there is only one discounted place available in each course. Postgraduate students who are studying the area(s) covered in the course may attend the lecture portion of the course, free of charge, but will not be entitled to catering.