Emerald
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august
Event Details
This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people
Event Details
This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. It also provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement.
Please note that this workshop discusses suicide, and we understand this can be a difficult topic to discuss, especially for people who have lived experience of suicide or suicidality. We ask you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing when deciding to attend this workshop.
Accreditation
- 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)
- 4 Performance review, 4 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)
- Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
- 1MOPS point
- 6 hours CPD (Psychologists)
Prerequisites
- Completion of predisposing activity
Suitable for
- GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Psychologists, Social Workers, Other mental health professionals
- Topic 1 – Suicide and Stigma
- Topic 2 – The Suicidal Crisis
- Topic 3 – Acute Management
- Topic 4 – After the attempt
- Topic 5 – Bereaved by Suicide
Learning objectives
- Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
- Develop a collaborative safety plan
- Implement a team approach to treatment planning
- Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
- Respond to the needs of people bereaved by suicide
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Emerald
Organizer
Black Dog Institute in partnership with Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast PHN
Event Details
Program Outline Depression is a common condition frequently managed in primary care. Identifying and managing depression in a rural context presents a unique set of challenges for health professionals providing mental health care
Event Details
Program Outline
Depression is a common condition frequently managed in primary care. Identifying and managing depression in a rural context presents a unique set of challenges for health professionals providing mental health care in their communities.
Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia is a highly interactive, multidisciplinary program developed specifically to address the needs of clinicians delivering health care for people presenting with depression in a rural setting.
Using a case-based problem solving format, the program outlines a practical framework for assessment and management planning readily applicable to primary care.
Accreditation
- 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)
- 3 Performance review, 5 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)
- Mental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC)
- 1 MOPS point
- 6 hours CPD (Psychologists)
This workshop is eligible for one day of funding under the Emergency Medicine component of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (GPs)
Prerequisites
Completion of predisposing activity
Suitable for
Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologists, Social Workers
Topics Covered
- Topic 1: Assessment & Diagnosis
- Topic 2: Management
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the differing sub-types of clinical depression
- Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode
- Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient
- Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient
- Develop a comprehensive mental health treatment plan derived from the formulation of the depressive episode
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Emerald
Organizer
Black Dog Institute
september
Event Details
Are you involved with the formal or informal clinical teaching and supervision of your peers, junior colleagues, and/or students? The University of Queensland Regional Training Hub Central Queensland (RTHCQ)
Event Details
Are you involved with the formal or informal clinical teaching and supervision of your peers, junior colleagues, and/or students? The University of Queensland Regional Training Hub Central Queensland (RTHCQ) warmly invites you to attend this free, interactive workshop to consolidate and improve your clinical teaching and supervision skills. This professional development opportunity will help us identify the skills and expertise we already have and build upon them. It will cover topics such as:
- Learning styles
- Engaging and empowering your learners
- Teaching a clinical skill
- Giving effective feedback
- Dealing with learners in difficulty
Light refreshments will be provided upon arrival.
Places are limited so RSVP by 6 September 2022!
Please note: JCU accredited GP supervisors will be eligible to claim JCU education hours for this event.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
Location
Emerald
Organizer
The University of Queensland, Rural Clinical School