Course code: 2077 + Offered by Department of General Practice, in conjunction with the University of Melbourne's Department of Community Medicine and Public Health and Department of Psychiatry + Full-fee-paying course: $4905 (Australian residents); $6350 (international students)
The Graduate Certificate in General Practice Psychiatry aims to equip general practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to effectively assess and manage psychiatric conditions in the general practice setting. The course also aims to provide general practitioners with an appreciation of the content and context of psychiatric illness in the community, while assisting general practitioners to gain a clear understanding of their role as therapists, gatekeepers and members of a multidisciplinary team engaged in patient-centred care.
Australian candidates enrolled in the diploma will be eligible for an appropriate number of points for vocational registration purposes.
The course is available for graduates with a minimum of two years of postgraduate experience who are currently registered by the medical board in their respective states, or who have a qualification that is registrable in a state of the Commonwealth. Preference will be given to applicants currently employed in active general practice. Applicants for individual units and not for award will be considered from a variety of backgrounds including overseas trained doctors. Special consideration will be given to suitably qualified overseas graduates residing in their own country.
The course is conducted part time over two semesters and comprises coursework and non-compulsory residential workshops. The course consists of seven part-time units and two non-compulsory residential workshops, which are listed below.
Units |
Credit points |
Duration |
CGP1001 Introduction to general practice psychiatry |
3 |
4 weeks |
CGP1002 Depression and other mood disorders |
4 |
5 weeks |
CGP1003 Anxiety |
4 |
5 weeks |
CGP1006 Stress management and relaxation therapy |
3 |
4 weeks |
CGP1004 Alcohol and drugs |
4 |
5 weeks |
CGP1005 Psychotherapy |
3 |
3 weeks |
CGP1007 Introduction to family therapy |
3 |
4 weeks |
Total |
24 |
30 weeks |
Candidates who have other equivalent qualifications may apply for exemption for certain units in the graduate certificate course. Each case will be considered on its merits.
For more information, contact Ms Suzie Rohringer, Department of General Practice, telephone (03) 9579 3188, fax (03) 9570 1382, or email suzie.rohringer@med.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to Ms Suzie Rohringer, Department of General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165 by 31 October 2001.
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