CPD eLearning (formerly CPD Online) is a resource provided by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for mental health professionals, housed on our new eLearning Hub.
CPD eLearning offers a range of learning modules and podcasts that provide a flexible, interactive way of keeping up to date with progress in mental health. During the pandemic, there will be no limit on eLearning that can be counted for CPD; it will be possible for ALL 50 CREDITS to be obtained in this way. Access to the modules is through annual subscription, but we also offer a series of free modules and podcasts for you to trial first.
For more information, visit the CPD eLearning website.
BJPsych Advances and CPD eLearning work together to produce regular joint commissions to enhance learning for mental health professionals.
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Recent modules and podcasts
Module Self-harm in adolescents: Part 2 – treatment and interventions
This module focuses on treatments and interventions for young people aged 8 to 18 years who self-harm. It is a follow-on from Self-harm in adolescents: Part 1 – risk assessment and management, which covers assessment, formulation and early management.
CPD credits: 1
Module The role of religion and spirituality in mental health – research and clinical practice
Religion and spirituality can be a powerful part of a person’s life experience, and interest in the impact of religion and spirituality on mental health has blossomed over the past two decades. Our growing awareness of and interest in spiritual matters as a profession warrants a growing skill set to engage with patients about these experiences. This module, a joint commission with BJ Psych Advances, is presented in the hope of assisting with this important task.
CPD credits: 1.5
This module introduces the concepts of health equality, health equity, social justice and intersectionality. It examines the importance of parity of esteem between physical and mental health, trauma-informed approaches and an applied case study on domestic violence and abuse.
We discuss why some people are more likely to experience a mental health problem, associations with marginalisation (including stigma, discrimination and racism), and reflections on working with marginalised populations.
CPD credits: 2.5
Podcast Equity versus equality
In this podcast, Dr Nadia Imran, CPD eLearning Podcast Editor, talks to Professor Sir Michael Marmot and RCPsych’s Joint Presidential Lead for Equity and Equality, Dr Amrit Sachar, about health equality and health equity in the context of public health and public mental health.
CPD credits: 0.5
Module Mental health during the perimenopause and menopause
In this module, we look at perimenopause and menopause in the context of mental health, the hormonal and neurotransmitter changes that occur, perimenopausal mood disorders and prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
CPD credits: 1.5
Module Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a common psychiatric disorder, affecting 1.2-5% of AFAB (assigned female at birth) people of reproductive age (Dennerstein 2012). The symptoms are wide ranging and fluctuate dramatically, which if observed without the context of the timing of the menstrual cycle, can appear baffling. PMDD may masquerade as a number of other mental and physical health conditions and has a significant association with suicidal and self-harming behaviour. It is important for psychiatrists working with premenopausal women and adolescents to be aware of the disorder, how it may present and the role of the psychiatrist in management, which may involve lifestyle changes, psychological, psychotropic, hormonal therapies and occasionally surgery. This module gives the learner an overview of the disorder and considers specifically the interface between PMDD and mental health services, including first-hand accounts from people with lived experience.
CPD credits: 1