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Title

FPS ST - Focussed Psychological Skills Training (FPS ST - Level 2) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026

Dates

01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026

Cost

Contact Provider

CPD hours

16.5 Educational activity
5.5 Performance review
4 Outcome measurement
 Culturally safe practice
 Professionalism
 Ethical practice

MOPS hours

Mental Health - FPS ST

Procedural grant

Emergency Mental Health
Online

Curriculum domains

Provide primary care
Practice medicine within an ethical, intellectual and professional framework

Curriculum learning areas

Mental health (MH)
Communicator (COM)
History taking (Hx)

FPS ST - Focussed Psychological Skills Training (FPS ST - Level 2) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026

This FPS Level 2 Skills Training course is designed for general practitioners who have completed Level 1 training and seek certification to deliver higher-level Focussed Psychological Strategies in general practice. The course equips GPs with evidence-based psychological intervention skills delivered as part of an ongoing GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (GPMHTP).

Modules cover Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills training with psychoeducation, and Motivational Interviewing, including problem solving and stress management. CBT and IPT components align with Better Access provisions.

The course is delivered in four stages using an interactive format that includes videos, quizzes, and case studies. Case material focuses on common mental health presentations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, and role transitions, with a strong patient-centred approach that incorporates lived experience perspectives.

Feedback, reflection, and case review are core components of the program. Designed to be practical and accessible, the course supports GPs working across urban and rural settings to strengthen psychological care within primary practice.

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Contact hours:
26.00
Total hours:
26.00
 
Total hours includes:
Skills assessment hours:
1.00
Case study hours:
4.50
 
Learning objectives

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Apply evidence-based focused psychological strategies within general practice, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
  • Identify appropriate psychological interventions for common mental health conditions encountered in primary care.
  • Demonstrate practical skills in delivering CBT, DBT, IPT, and MI techniques through structured case scenarios.
  • Integrate psychoeducation and change-management strategies to support patient engagement and behavioural change.
  • Recognise the influence of cultural, social, and carer perspectives on mental health presentations and care planning.
  • Apply trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches when delivering psychological interventions.
  • Use reflective practice and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework to evaluate clinical outcomes and improve psychological care delivery.
  • Enhance confidence in managing mental health presentations within a general practice setting using structured, skills-based psychological strategies.
Assessment information

This activity incorporates multiple assessment methods designed to reinforce learning, support reflective practice, and assess participant application of focused psychological strategies in general practice.

Participants engage in interactive case-based discussions aligned with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). These scenarios require learners to apply therapeutic frameworks, select appropriate interventions, and reflect on clinical decision-making relevant to their own practice.

Modules include structured knowledge checks and quizzes to consolidate key concepts, with participants able to review feedback and reinforce learning. Reflective activities support integration of psychological strategies into routine clinical care.

The course also incorporates outcome-focused evaluation through the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework, enabling participants to review their clinical approach, assess patient outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Together, these assessment activities support skill development, reflective learning, and safe, evidence-based application of focused psychological strategies within general practice.

Provider Information

Provider

Psych Scene

Contact

Mr Sanil Rege

Phone

61 0450778211

Email

sanil.rege@gmail.com

Address

135 Mount Eliza Way
Mount Eliza
VIC, 3930

Registration link

https://www.academy.psychscene.com/courses/focussed-psychological-strategies-gp-training-racgp/

Preferred registration method

Online