Certificate of Mental Health Skills Training: Clinical Enhancement - PTSD - Trauma & Stressor related disorders
Build on the foundations of mental health by focusing on the clinical application of post-traumatic stress disorder support.
CPD
Delivery
Fully online
Learn from
anywhere
Duration
12.5 hours
Self-paced
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Overview
Gain an introduction to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and learn comprehensive criteria to identify PTSD symptoms and provide treatments such as psychological therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Explore other health conditions that may contribute to PTSD, with learnings from a patient and carer perspective, plus a patient interview role play.
Who it is for and what you will learn:
This course is the second of two modules recognised by GPMHSC in the Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP) modular pathway, designed for GPs and GP registrars who assess, treat and manage complex mental health issues in their practice.
This course is recognised as ongoing professional development for practitioners who have completed their mental health training and ongoing FPS CPD.
Prepared and delivered by GPs with a special interest in mental health, and reviewed by mental health professionals.
This course is for registrars, medical doctors and International Medical Graduates.
This course is CPD accredited, university-reviewed, evidence-based, demonstrates best practice, and is regularly updated.
Learning outcomes
Increase your Medicare billings, as completion of this course plus a Core Module will enable you to meet requirements for mental health MBS recognition.
Help tackle the burden of PTSD in Australia, where 5.7% of people have experienced PTSD in the last year and 10.7% have experienced it in their lifetime.
Meet patient demand, as people talk to their GP about mental health more than any other issue and the majority of mental health services in Australia are delivered by GPs.
As the first point of contact for people with mental health issues, become a trusted conduit between your patients and effective mental health support to help save lives.
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Presenter details for this certificate are being finalised.
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Entry Requirements
The Clinical Enhancement Module of Mental Health Skills Training: PTSD – Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders is for medical practitioners who wish to manage mental health to improve patient outcomes, building on the foundations of mental health by focusing on post traumatic stress disorder mental health clinical application.
This course is for physicians only. There are no prerequisites unless undertaking the Modular Pathway for Mental Health Skills Training. In this case the prerequisite is the Core Module of Mental Health Skills Training.
Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Professionally recognised qualifications and prior studies may be recognised for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the exam, course participants will receive a certificate in Clinical Enhancement Module of Mental Health Skills Training: PTSD – Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders and CPD hours.
This Clinical Enhancement Module:
Is reviewed by Griffith University in compliance with RACGP/ACRRM standards.
Is accredited by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) as a clinical enhancement module in mental health skills training program.
Is accredited by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) as an ongoing professional development course for mental health skills training program.
Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Is recognised by Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). Peer review and audit are compulsory.
Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.
Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.
Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Hours are calculated differently.
Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
Has been independently developed with subject specialists and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.
To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit our FAQs.
Pathways
Professional Diploma Pathway
HealthCert offers a Professional Diploma pathway in Mental Health. The pathway is: Professional Certificate of Mental Health, Advanced Certificate of Mental Health, and Professional Diploma of Mental Health (coming soon).
This Clinical Enhancement Module provides RPL into other HealthCert qualifications, including the Professional Certificate of Mental Health, thereby reducing the time and cost to complete the next qualification.
Other courses in Mental Health
This module is recognised by GPMHSC as a Clinical Enhancement Module of the modular Mental Health Skills Training. Once this Clinical Enhancement Module and a GPMHST-approved Core Module are completed, Australian physicians will be eligible for Medicare billing rebates for mental health skills training. For practitioners who are working towards qualifying for the MBS rebates for mental health, HealthCert offers the Mental Health Skills Training: Core Module to qualify for Medicare rebates. Completing this Clinical Enhancement Module + the Core Module qualifies doctors for MBS items 2715 and 2717 (or equivalent item numbers for non-VR GPs).
Postgraduate pathway for Mental Health
Graduates of the HealthCert Professional Diploma of Mental Health (coming soon) qualify for a scholarship into the Masters of Applied Clinical Psychiatry. These are online course from the UK designed for medical practitioners. Please contact our UK partner directly regarding this scholarship: https://www.diploma-msc.com/s/healthcert
University quality-assured and CPD-accredited education provider
This organisation is an RACGP-accredited CPD provider under the RACGP CPD Program.
Frequently asked questions
What are the costs and payment options of the course?
Fees will vary based on the program and study option selected (fully online vs online + optional practical workshop). Payments can be made upfront or in monthly instalments. Special rates and various payment options are available. GP registrars and doctors in training enjoy a scholarship of up to $500. Talk to us to learn more.
What is the Alumni Support Program?
Completion of any HealthCert course or attendance at an event will enable you to access the HealthCert Alumni Program which includes:
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Access to special alumni rates for new courses when they are released.
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Special alumni price for HealthCert Conferences.
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Exclusive advanced access to HealthCert events.
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Regular Alumni Webinars pertaining to the course(s) you have attended. These will provide content review of the course and an opportunity to discuss case studies.
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Access to the video lectures as seen during the course(s) that you have attended.
How will I receive my certificate?
HealthCert Education is pleased to issue digital credentials for alumni. Digital credentials are a permanent online record of your successful completion of a HealthCert course and are issued to all course participants in addition to PDF certificates. If you are based in Australia, you also have the option to order a hard copy of your digital certificate for a small additional fee.
How long will the course take to complete?
The recommended study duration of this certificate course is listed at the top of this page. The estimated duration includes study of the pre-course activities and readings, online lectures, live tutorials, and online assessment. This self-paced course offers the flexibility of 100% online study in your own time, at your own pace, in your own home or office, with no mandatory face-to-face requirements. You are not required to be online at specific times but can view and replay video lectures at your convenience.
Is this course recognised in my country?
All HealthCert courses meet World Federation of Medical Education standards. This certificate course qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Australia. It is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) in New Zealand. It is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) in China. It is a self-submitted activity in Dubai and the United Kingdom. It is a self-submitted activity through the College of Family Physicians in Canada. If you live or work outside one of the above-mentioned countries, please contact us on admin@healthcert.com to discuss whether this course can be recognised in your country.
Cancellation policy: What happens if I can't attend a practical workshop?
Course/workshop cancellations and transfers policy
Should you be unable to attend a course or practical workshop you have registered for, please inform us asap at admin@healthcert.com so we can make your place available to waitlisted doctors.
Charges may apply for course/workshop cancellations and/or transfers. Click here for details.
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