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Chronic Pain Management - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The GP plays an important and central role in the coordination of any pain treatment strategy. However the literature shows that GP's have low satisfaction in treating patients with chronic pain and only 34% of primary care physicians felt comfortable in managing these patients . This seminar will provide tools, information and guidelines to the participant that will seek to address this shortfall in training and impart confidence in managing patients with chronic pain.
8 Educational activity hours
12 Outcome measurement hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Depression (General) P2MHE - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The course begins with identifying the different categories and causes of depression across genders and age groups. The risk factors of depression including particular ‘at risk’ groups are outlined. The course then focuses on diagnosing depression using the Mental State Examination and DSM 5 including some differentials diagnoses. Options for the treatment of depression are detailed including lifestyle changes, nutrition, psychological approach and medications. Approaches to treat different groups of people with depression including adolescents and young people, in pregnancy and breastfeeding, perinatal, perimenopause, men with proven low testosterone and terminal illness patients are outlined. When to refer patients to a psychiatrist is discussed. The course concludes with case studies to reinforce learning. This course may be studied separately or as a component of the Professional Certificate of Mental Health. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
5.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Anxiety (P3MHE) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The course identifies the different types of anxiety disorders and the underlying cognitions. A general approach including epidemiology, considerations for assessment, secondary causes, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and management of anxiety are discussed. The course then focuses on generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder (SAD). The DSM-V diagnostic criteria, functional consequences, epidemiology including differential diagnosis, treatment, psychological interventions, and pharmacotherapy are covered in detail. A case study for each of these disorders reinforces learning. The course concludes with information on DSM V for agoraphobia, specific phobia, separation anxiety, selective mutism, substance/medication induced anxiety disorder and anxiety disorder due to another medical condition. This course may be studied separately or as a component of the Professional Certificate of Mental Health. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Addressing health inequities
  Ethical practice
  Professionalism
 
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Outcome Improvement Activity - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This outcome improvement activity relates to PTSD and enables doctors to review and enhance their current practice for patients with this condition. The activity will guide you to compare and measure your management of three patient cases prior to, and after applying evidence-based guidelines to patient cases. Guides, tools and templates are provided as you work through this activity. At the completion of this activity, you are asked to reflect and measure your improved patient management and outline systemic changes you may have implemented into your clinical practice. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
8.5 Outcome measurement hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Delusions (A2MHE) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course explores delusional disorders (DDs), their classification, and management. Unit 1 covers definitions, history, and diagnostic criteria, emphasizing their chronic and monosymptomatic nature. Unit 2 examines epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical features, highlighting their rarity and difficulty in diagnosis. Units 3 and 4 discuss specific subtypes, including erotomanic, jealous, grandiose, persecutory, somatic, and mixed delusions, detailing their unique characteristics and associated behaviors. Unit 5 focuses on management strategies, including antipsychotic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and supportive psychotherapy, stressing the importance of trust and careful documentation. The course underscores DDs’ resistance to treatment and the need for an integrated, long-term approach in primary care. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
3.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Addressing health inequities
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Emergency Mental Health (A3MHE) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course examines the GP’s role in emergency mental health care and appropriate actions. Acute mental health disorders are increasingly common in Western countries, with patients presenting in both General Practice and Emergency Departments.Unit 1 covers risk assessments, the ABCD guide, and triage principles. Unit 2 focuses on the formal mental health assessment of acutely unwell patients, addressing GP safety, environmental factors, communication, questioning, observation, examination, medical causes, and calming techniques. Unit 3 explores suicidality and self-harm, outlining suicide risk, self-harm behaviours, and prevention strategies.Unit 4 discusses the rare but distressing nature of acute psychosis, emphasizing safety, de-escalation, identifying causes, management, and consent capacity. Unit 5 examines Australia’s varying mental health legislation, covering general health acts in emergency settings, involuntary admission criteria, physical restraint, sedation, emergency treatment, and police authority. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Management of S4 Medications for Mental Health in General Practice (A4MHE) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course provides GPs with essential knowledge and practical guidance on the safe and effective use of Schedule 4 (S4) medications in mental health care. It explores the TGA scheduling framework, prescribing responsibilities, and common S4 and S4D medicines relevant to general practice. Through case studies on depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and PTSD, participants learn to identify adverse effects, manage drug interactions, and assess risks in vulnerable populations such as the elderly. The course highlights clinical governance, medication safety standards, and evidence-based resources for both clinicians and patients. Participants will gain skills to initiate, monitor, and coordinate prescribing with specialists, mitigate side effects, and support adherence. Reflective activities reinforce the role of GPs in promoting safe, compliant, and patient-centred care in mental health using S4 medications. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
3.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Cervical Screening Test Clinical Audit - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
On the 1st December, 2017 the new National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) commenced, this is a paradigm shift in how women are screened for cervical cancer. While the sampling techniques haven't changed, the testing methodology has - moving away from the traditional Pap Smear to testing for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The audit aims to assist GPs in transitioning patients to the NCSP and to assist them in understanding the new testing techniques and to interpret their patients results, the audit aims to also identify any patients who may be lost to treatment. Going forward participants will be provided with 6 monthly statistical reports and be able to access online a list of patients who have had CST performed and sort for any risk groups to ensure that follow-up has occurred.
23 Outcome measurement hours
7 Performance review hours
6 MOPS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) hours
 
History of Cannabis and Medical Acceptance (P1CBD) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This medicinal cannabis course focuses on the history of cannabis and medical acceptance. The course considers the cannabis plant and its colourful history as a psychotropic agent, a commodity, a sacred entity and a medicine to treat a raft of disorders. Maligned and criminalised in the second half of the 20th century, medicinal cannabis is now in a new cycle with a burgeoning and sustained scientific interest in its potential medical uses. Cannabinoid chemistry and EndoCB signalling in cells are discussed and supported with diagrams. The legalisation of medicinal cannabis across some countries and World Health Oganisation (WHO) recommendations are included. The course concludes with medicinal cannabis safety considerations.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
The Challenging Emotions of Difficult News - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The Challenging Emotions of Difficult Newsis a 2.5-hour, interactive, online education activity. The activity facilitates practising doctors, doctors in training and medical students to explore ideas concerning how doctors can communicate difficult news in ways that benefit patient outcomes and doctor wellbeing. The education activity aims to provide practical advice on how to:Respond most appropriately to patients’ and families’ reactions such as anger, acute distress and denialCommunicate empathically, providing support and promoting trust and realistic hopeManage personal reactions doctors may have to communicating difficult news such as feelings of failure, identification, personal grief, and fear of causing distress.
2 Educational activity hours
0.5 Performance review hour
  Professionalism