GPs are often the first point of contact for patients experiencing a mental illness. it is essential that GPs have the necessary skills and knowledge to address patients’ mental health needs. The training accredited by the GPMHSC provides the fundamental skills required to assess a patient’s needs, recommend appropriate referral options and manage a patient’s ongoing mental healthcare.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Click on the Find a course below to search for your selected mental health course type
2. Once re-directed to the RACGP CPD webpage, click Browse
3. Scroll down to the Specfic Requirements drop-down on the left column
4. Select the type of training (e.g. Mental health skills training, Focussed psychological strategy skills training, etc.)
5. Click 'View Activity' on the activity you would like to undertake
Mental Health Skills Training
Accredited MHST activities provide GPs with the skills and knowledge to assess, treat, plan and review common mental health illnesses.
ViewMental Health CPD
Accredited mental health CPD activities provide GPs with opportunities to extend their skills and knowledge in mental health.
ViewFocussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training
Accredited FPS ST activities are specific treatment strategies developed from evidence-based psychological therapies.
ViewFocussed Psychological Strategies CPD
Accredited FPS CPD activities provide GPs with opportunities to extend their skills and knowledge in FPS.
ViewExemption from accredited mental health training
The GPMHSC can exempt GPs from completing the requirements for obtaining MHST and/or FPS ST accreditation.
ViewAdvanced Mental Health Training Recognition
The purpose of this position statement is to acknowledge the GPs who have undertaken extended and extensive training and education for additional skills in psychiatry and psychology.
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