This is a bespoke course commissioned by the North West London training hub.
The course focuses on providing an introduction in mental health awareness and skills in meeting the needs of patients who present in primary care. This includes an awareness of common mental health problems, addressing inequality and loneliness, mental health assessment skills, crisis intervention and safety planning, commonly prescribed medications, promoting recovery and trauma informed care principles.
This short course is non-credit bearing and will be delivered by our Senior lecturers:
- Charles Kpodo/li>
- Emmanuel Ndisang
- Jenny Bebbington
- Karly Moore
- Joyce Rambanepasi
- Jenny Bebbington
Prerequisites
Nurses working in Primary Care
Venue
Online
Learning Outcomes
1. You will be able to demonstrate an awareness of commonly presented mental health problems in primary care and how to support people
2. Clinicians be able to demonstrate an understanding of mental health assessment and commonly prescribed medicine
3. Clinicians will have an awareness on supporting people in crisis and how to promote recovery and safety
There are 2 dates available both with different content. You can attend any one day or both days.
Time Day 1
09.30hr Introduction & Welcome
09.45hr Depression
11.00hrs Dementia – Overview
11.30hr Comfort Break
11.45hr Anxiety Signs and Symptoms
12.30hr Lunch
13.00hrs Psychosis – Schizophrenia Overview
14.15hr Bi-Polar -Overview
15.00hr Comfort Break
15.15hr Case Studies Discussion
16.00hr Close
Time Day 2
09.30hr Consultation: Mental Health Assessment & Mental Status Examination
11.30hr Comfort Break
11.45hr Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
12.30hr Lunch
13.00hrs Medication Management / Depot Injections & Review
15.00hr Comfort Break
15.15hr Promoting Recovery – The Recovery Model Overview
16.00hr End
