The Mental Health Essentials eLearning program is offering free Level 1 CPD modulesĀ until 31 December 2018. TheĀ modules have been designed with input from nurses working in primary care and other experts, are evidence based, and include real life scenarios that primary care nurses experience in day-to-day practice.
The program includes five one-hour Level 1 modules. These can be done one at a time, or all in one sitting. Each module should take between 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
- Module 1: About mental health
- Module 2: About mental illness and ways to engage
- Module 3: Therapeutic approaches for everyday practice
- Module 4: Mental health assessment, risk assessment and (care) planning
- Module 5: Referral, documentation and care coordination
The Mental Health Essentials eLearning program has been developed by the ACMHN, with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, to support nurses working in general practice and primary care to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to incorporate mental health into day-to-day practice. This program will help you to work to the Mental Health Practice Standards for Nurses in Australian General Practice.
This actvity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hours.