Professional Development

NT PHN & the Black Dog Institute (BDI), 1-day, ‘Managing Bipolar Disorder’, workshop for Alice Springs GPs and allied health professionals:

NT PHN & the Black Dog Institute (BDI), 1-day, ‘Managing Bipolar Disorder’, workshop for Alice Springs GPs and allied health professionals:

Join the NT PHN and BDI for this free interactive one-day workshop exploring the key issues and difficulties in the detection and treatment of bipolar disorder.

Become equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to deliver an integrated pharmacological and psychological approach suited to the needs of people living with bipolar disorder.

Topics

Topic 1: Assessment & Diagnosis
Topic 2: Pharmacological Management
Topic 3: Recovery & Wellness
Topic 4: Diagnostic Dilemma

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the key features of bipolar disorder.
  • Assess patients presenting with Depression for possible underlying bipolar disorder.
  • Undertake a risk assessment for patients with bipolar disorder.
  • Outline the pharmacological management of bipolar disorder.
  • Delineate the role of psycho-education and psychological strategies in achieving and maintaining well-being in patients with bipolar disorder.

HealthPathways

RACGP and ACRRM acknowledge HealthPathways as a valuable clinical tool for GPs and have endorsed its use to contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. HealthPathways provides clinical information for local practitioners and the opportunity to engage in reflective practices to deepen comprehension of patients’ clinical conditions, enhancing overall patient care.

A link to the relevant pathway can be found here: HealthPathways_Bipolar Disorder

More information can be found on the CPD Hours for HealthPathways Use page and access is provided via healthpathways@ntphn.org.au”

CPD

RACGP & ACRRM: 8 CPD hours incl. 5 hours Education Activity & 3 hours Reviewing Performance.

FPS CPD (GPMHSC)

Questions?

For registration queries, please contact Black Dog Institute: –

education@blackdog.org.au