Psychiatry

The Acute, Intensive and Emergency Psychiatric Care course is for anyone working in the area of psychiatry (inpatient, psychiatric intensive care, home treatment teams, liaison psychiatry, or prisons) who wants to further their knowledge and practical skills.

The course will be delivered onsite and face to face. You will be taught by experts in the fields of mental health nursing, psychiatry, pharmacology, and mental health law.  Discussions and sharing of experiences and knowledge are encouraged during these sessions.

The course topics include:

• risk management
• mental health law
• physical health
• substance use
• pharmacology
• carer involvement
• restrictive practices.

Quotes from past students:

“Fantastic talks, really informative and fascinating. All speakers very expert…”

“Content of the day very useful and well delivered. Great knowledge passed on.”

“Really enjoyed patient and carer services. Great and very clear explanation of the law.”

“… very educative and eye opening.”