GP Mental Health Skills Training

Gain the skills needed to give evidence-based, person-centred mental health care through high-quality treatment plans (GPMHTPs) in this level 1 Mental Health Skills Training.

Become eligible to claim higher MBS rebates through items 2715 and 2717 (or 281, 282 for non VR-GPs). Build on the GP pathways to become an FPS provider.

RACGP and GPMHSC accredited with 40 CPD points.

Learn from experts at USC’s Thompson Institute, a world-leading hub for mental health and neuroscience research, clinical practice and education.

Training topics

• Understanding mental health historical context
• The psychiatric interview
• Mental status examination and risk assessment
• Managing risk in general practice
• Key mental disorders
• Treatment planning
• Optimising treatment though the MBS billing cycle
• Relapse prevention
• Mental health service system
• Insights into SE Qld community needs

Presenters

• Dr Edwin Kruys, General Practitioner
• Dr Adem Can, Consultant Psychiatrist
• Megan Dutton, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Guest speakers: consumer and carer perspectives

Accreditations

• RACGP (40 CPD points)
• GPMHSC