accredited training modules for GPs

 headspace has developed free accredited online training for GPs working with young people.

The training modules are engaging, interactive, and evidence informed, with a range of interesting cases. The training also links to helpful clinical resources, including videos of consultations and interviews with GPs, other experts and young people.

The development of the training modules involved significant consultation with subject matter experts, GPs, young people and family and friends representatives.

All modules have a mental health component and address specific considerations for treating young people who identify as coming from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, or as LGBTIQ+.

All modules now accredited options towards GPMHST

The modules have been relaunched and reaccredited via GPMHSC. All three modules now provide alternative modular pathways to GPMHST (when completed together with a Core Module and all other requirements for accreditation are met).

All three education modules are accredited: RACGP 6 CPD, ACRRM 6 CME PD in their own right.

Access the modules below. 

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 MHST advanced course | Hours: 6 | EA: 2 | MO: 0 | RP: 4

  • CPD hours: Educational activities:  2
  • CPD hours: Measuring outcomes:  0
  • CPD hours: Reviewing performance: 4

This module covers essential skills and knowledge needed when seeing young people in general practice, including best-practice recommendations and resources about:

  • Engaging young people
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Psychosis

 

Module 1 can be undertaken to obtain GP Mental Health Skills Training when combined with a gpmhsc core module (currently offered by gplearning and ThinkGP). It is available as an ALM on both the gplearning and ThinkGP learning platforms, to accommodate GPs’ various affiliations and platform preferences.

Click on either logo to access the training: 

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Watch a short video about this training module

YouTube Video

Module 1: ‘Youth Mental Health’