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Paediatric Mental Health CPD Module


Program
Purchase for $249.00 (AUD) incl. GST

Enhance your clinical confidence with our comprehensive CPD course designed specifically for health professionals in primary care. This practical, evidence-based training covers key aspects of paediatric mental health, including conducting effective mental health assessments in children and adolescents, identifying and managing anxiety and mood disorders, and recognising suicide risk. You'll also gain critical insights into the medical complications of anorexia nervosa, child-family dynamics, behavioural issues in school-aged children, and the latest in ADHD management. Equip yourself with the tools to make a meaningful impact on young lives in your everyday practice.

 

What will I learn? 

Course learning outcomes:

  • Apply a systematic approach to paediatric mental health assessment
  • Manage a child with mental health issues, including referral for additional review/services/support
  • Communicate effectively with the child/adolescent and parents/caregivers 

Check out the modules tab above to see more about the content you'll learn in each module.

 

What will I gain? 

Access will be granted for 12 months to complete the course. A completion certification will be awarded for 6 hours to self-submit for CPD recognition. 

Please note this course is non-refundable. Please refer to the SCHN website for Terms and Conditions

Here is the program outline:

Introduction

Mental Health Assessments in Children and Adolescents

Understand the purpose of a mental health assessment, recognise the range of mental health difficulties in children and adolescents within their psychosocial context, and conduct screening and assessment to develop a management plan.

Anxiety Disorders

Understand the types of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, how they differ from adult presentations, their assessment including differential diagnosis in a developmental context, and an overview of treatment approaches.

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Understand the core depressive symptoms, suicide and self-harm, psychosocial determinants of depression, and treatment approaches.

Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa

Understand the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders, recognise clinical signs of protein-calorie malnutrition, identify factors requiring inpatient care, and conduct medical assessments to evaluate malnutrition and recovery.

Child and Family Relationships

Learn to screen for common parent-child relationship difficulties, support families in improving outcomes, and provide basic psychoeducation to parents.

Behaviour Difficulties in School Age Children

Learn how to use screening tools for behavioral problems, educate parents on non-pharmacological approaches, and develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan with appropriate referrals.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learn how to conduct a comprehensive ADHD assessment using screening tools, develop a multidisciplinary management plan, educate parents on behavioral strategies, understand treatment options, facilitate referrals, and tailor interventions to address psychosocial and financial impacts on the child and family.

Paediatric Mental Health Quiz

Test your knowledge and complete this CPD course

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the program is completed:

SCHN Certificate of Completion