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Postgraduate handbook 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate in General Practice Psychiatry

The aim of this course is to provide a structured study for general practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in psychiatry, to meet their own personal and professional needs as well as the needs of the community in which they practice.

This course is available by off-campus learning mode to registered general practitioners engaged in part-time or full-time practice. It has been developed with the cooperation of both Monash and Melbourne universities, including four departments:

The program is supported by:

The course aims to address the need for general practitioners to improve their skills in managing patients suffering from psychiatric conditions in the primary care setting.

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

Course structure

The 24-credit-point course is conducted part-time over two semesters and comprises the following units:

First semester
Second semester

Assessment

Assessment is by written assignments based on case discussions and case management, reflective journals, case commentaries and clinical audit.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be directed to Ms Julieanne Tilbury, Department of General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165, telephone (03) 9579 3188 or email julieanne.tilbury@med.monash.edu.au. Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/teaching/grad_studies.html.

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