New Mental health training standards 2020–22
The GPMHSC has officially released the Mental health training standards 2020–22: A guide for training providers. The new standards provide training providers with knowledge around the specific requirements of accredited mental health training and CPD in mental health.
The revised guide aims to ensure continued clarity for GPs on their eligibility for MBS item numbers in the provision of primary mental healthcare.
Key changes to the guide include:
- revision of the GP mental health training framework
- inclusion of the Advanced Mental Health Skills Acknowledgement Position Statement
- refinement on the specific accreditation requirements of e-learning programs
- clarification on the requirements for FPS CPD and distance learning, and
- reiteration on the mandatory requirement of consumer and carer representatives in each stage of the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of accredited activities.