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Common childhood infections (A5CAH) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing common childhood infections in line with best practice guidelines.Through five focused units, participants will explore conditions such as Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Urinary Tract Infections, Impetigo, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Bronchiolitis. Each condition is examined in detail, covering its causes, symptoms, examinations, diagnostic tests, pathophysiology, management strategies, and referral criteria.Additionally, the course addresses aetiology, risk factors, preventive vaccines, and patient care to support effective clinical decision-making.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Ethical practice
  Professionalism
 
Paediatric Topics; Follicular Disorders; Blistering Disorders (A6CAH) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This Child and Adolescent Health course focuses on paediatric topics, follicular disorders and blistering disorders. The first section focuses on paediatric dermatology conditions including cutaneous mastocytosis, acrodermatitis enteropathica, Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, 5th disease or erythema infectiosum, viral exanthems, drug rash, impetigo, infantile acropustulosis, erythema toxicum neonatorum, hand foot and mouth disease, scabies, linear epidermal nevus, nevus sebaceous and infantile hemangiomas. Each category is discussed in detail and clinical images are used to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. The second section focuses on hair follicle disorders including superficial folliculitis, keratin disorders and deep folliculitis. The treatment of these conditions is discussed in detail. The last section focuses on a rare blistering disorder called vesicobullous disease that causes vesicles and bullae eruptions on the skin and mucosal surfaces. The five variants of the blistering disorder including clinical images are discussed in detail.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
 
Food Allergies Outcome Improvement Activity (ACCAH-ACA) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This outcome improvement activity relates to food allergies 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 on and measure your improved patient management and outline systemic changes you may have implemented into your clinical practice.
8.5 Outcome measurement hours
  Professionalism
 
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
6 MOPS (AST - Mental Health) hours
 
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
6 MOPS (AST - Mental Health) hours
 
Bipolar Disorder (P4MHE) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The history, epidemiology and aetiology of bipolar disorder are discussed. Information and tools to classify bipolar disorder include prodromal symptoms, clinical features of mania, hypomania, depressive episode, mixed episode, cyclothymic disorder and psychotic symptoms. Screening instruments include Mental State Examination, Bipolar Depression Rating Scale, Mood Disorder Questionnaire and Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale. Content includes differential diagnoses and challenges in diagnosing bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. The principles of management and case studies in Hypo/mania, depressive episode and mixed state are included. Treatment options include pharmacotherapy approach and adverse effects, diet and supplements, and patient support from multidisciplinary teams, partner, friends and family. 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;
6 Performance review hours
6 Educational activity hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
  Addressing health inequities
6 MOPS (AST - Mental Health) hours
 
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
 
Schizophrenia (A1MHE) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course covers schizophrenia, focusing on its diagnosis, management, and the GP’s role. Unit 1 explores its definition, epidemiology, risk factors, and pathogenesis, including biological and psychosocial theories. Unit 2 examines clinical presentation, from premorbid traits and prodromal symptoms to acute and chronic stages, highlighting positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Unit 3 discusses management strategies, including early detection, risk assessment, pharmacotherapy, and psychological interventions. Unit 4 addresses physical health issues like metabolic disorders, cardiac risks, and medication side effects, emphasizing lifestyle interventions. Unit 5 highlights the GP’s role in monitoring, treatment compliance, and psychoeducation for patients and families. The course underscores schizophrenia’s chronic impact, stressing integrated care to improve outcomes. andlt;grammarly-desktop-integration data-grammarly-shadow-root="true"andgt;andlt;/grammarly-desktop-integrationandgt;
6 Performance review hours
4 Educational activity hours
  Professionalism
  Ethical practice
  Addressing health inequities
6 MOPS (AST - Mental Health) hours
 
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
6 MOPS (AST - Mental Health) hours