Management of S4 medications: General and Mental Health
Determine safe and compliance practices for S4 Medications in an Australian Clinical Practice and apply these to GP cases.
CPD9.5 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
Overview
This evidence-based course provides primary care practitioners with essential knowledge and skills for the safe and effective management of Schedule 4 (S4) medications in general and mental health practice. Presented by Dr Edmond Ng, the program explores the regulatory framework, clinical governance, and prescribing guidelines for S4 drugs, with a focus on mental health applications. Through case studies, practical scenarios, and authoritative references, participants learn to minimise risks, recognise adverse effects, and apply safe prescribing practices. The course also highlights de- prescribing strategies, drug–drug interactions, and patient-centred care to enhance treatment outcomes and reduce harm in clinical practice.
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 Edmond Ng
FRACGP
Medical Educator
Dr Edmond Ng has over 30 years of international clinical practice and has published clinical research in a wide variety of medical fields. Dr Ng has been a Medical Educator-cum-Examiner for National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Edith Cowan University. He is currently a Medical Educator for the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) to provide remedial training and education for doctors in Australia.
CPD hours
Education hours3.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours9.5
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Accreditation number:1281761
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Accreditation number:38337
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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