Determine the role of the GP in emergency mental health
CPD10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
Overview
The _Emergency Mental Health_ course equips general practitioners with essential skills to assess, manage, and respond to acute mental health crises in primary care settings. With emergency presentations on the rise, GPs often serve as first responders. This evidence-based program explores clinical assessment strategies, suicide and self-harm management, psychosis, and mental health legislation. Presented by Dr. Evangelia Francis, the course combines theory with practical guidance, including real-world scenarios, case discussions, and interactive assessments. Designed to enhance GP confidence and competence, this course supports improved patient outcomes and aligns with continuing professional development requirements across Australia.
What you will learn
Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
Course contents
Meet your presenter
Dr Valia Francis
FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG
General practitioner
Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.
Originally from the coastal town of Kavala in Greece, Dr Francis is involved in teaching medical students as a Conjoint Lecturer in the Rural Medical School of Port Macquarie as well as teaching registrars. It is a very fulfilling aspect of her work that has been greatly inspired and supported by the senior educators at her practice.
When not at work, Dr Francis tries to fight waves with surf or paddle boards (so far they always win!), is training hard to become the next MasterChef winner, and enjoys reading books and learning new languages.
CPD hours
Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Accreditation number:1281747
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Accreditation number:38336
Continue your learning
Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.
Progress to the full certificate course
Certificate pathway
Advanced Certificate of Mental Health
Learn how to manage common and complex mental health presentations across primary care.
Certificate pathway
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