Black Dog Institute eMHPrac Accredited Online Learning Modules (6 part series)

This e-learning ALM / PRPD is comprised of 6 x 1 hour online learning modules, developed by Black Dog Institute as part of the Australian Government’s e-Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac) initiative.

Overview

Learning objectives

The aim of the series is to improve the availability of mental health help in Australia. At the end of the 6-part series, GPs will: 

• understand what e-Mental Health (eMH) means
• be able to explain to patients the evidence supporting the use of eMH
• recognise appropriate patients for eMH referral
• develop strategies / processes for implementing eMH in practice and providing follow up to these patients.

This ALM / PRPD course includes the following activities:

A predisposing activity that requires participants to read a journal article and then make a post on the eMHPrac Community for GPs.

Six 1 hour online learning modules covering the following topics:

1. Introduction to e-Mental Health
2. Translating therapy to the online environment
3. Finding and using eMH resources
4. Using eMH - the GP as a guide
5. Coaching the patient using eMH
6. Using eMH with special patient groups and complex conditions

A reinforcing activity that requires learners to post in a forum on the eMHPrac community reflecting on the ways in which learning about e-mental health has changed the way they practice.

CPD Information

The activity is accredited by RACGP and ACRRM. Completion of the full ALM/activity (full 6-part series) will provide RACGP ALM 40 Cat 1 QI&CPD points and/or ACRRM 30 PRPD points. Completion of individual modules (without completing the full ALM/activity) will provide RACGP Cat 2 QI&CPD points and pro-rata ACRRM points.

Audience

This education is suitable for GPs and GP registrars who are interested in eMH and would like to know how to incorporate it into their practice.