Communities, interventions and psychiatry

Communities, interventions and psychiatry

Level ~ Graduate Certificate
Availability ~ Semester 2

The successful psychiatrist integrates knowledge of effective interventions with a detailed knowledge of, and empathy for, individuals from diverse backgrounds, communities and experiences. In this Semester you will further develop your CanMEDS competencies as you hear about and study these topics. Individual topics are those described in the Psychiatric Medicine Units Collaborative Mental Healthcare and Introduction to Contemporary Psychiatric Interventions.

Exam Preparation sessions will focus on understanding and preparing for the RANZCP Multiple Choice Question exam.


Learning Outcomes

Available in MyHETI.


Teaching Schedule
Topic 1 Introduction to Psychotherapy
Topic 2 Collaborative Care Planning
Topic 3Motivational Interviewing and Supportive Psychotherapy
Topic 4Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
Topic 5Psychodynamic Therapies in Practice
Topic 6Putting it all Together
Topic 7Improving Communication
Topic 8A practical approach to culturally inclusive practice
Topic 9Aboriginal Mental Health
Topic 10Impact of location and socioeconomic status
Topic 11Social and preventative interventions
Topic 12Responses to trauma
Topic 13Dimensions of Personality
Topic 14Personality Disorder
Topic 15Integrating Physical and Mental Health
Topic 16Organic Disorders
Topic 17 Medications in Recovery Oriented Care – Antipsychotics
Topic 18Medications in Recovery Oriented Care – Antidepressants,