Recognition for professional development

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)

Psychiatrists who participate in MHPN networks may claim CPD hours in accordance with the Continuing Professional Development Program Guide.
 

Email: cpd@ranzcp.org.au

Website
 

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

APS members can claim 1 Professional Development point for each hour spent in professional development activities in MHPN  network meetings.

That is, 1 point per hour can be claimed for case study discussion, etc. but not for time spent arranging further meetings or on other organisational matters.

Email: cpd@psychology.org.au

Website
 

Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)

ACMHN members who participate in MHPN networks can earn 3 ACMHN Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points per network meeting.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

RACGP member GPs may claim QA&CPD points for participation in MHPN networks.

All GPs interested in pursuing their options are encouraged to visit the RACGP website or to consult with their state faculty QA&CPD program coordinator.

SA/NT
Sue Whitfield Phone: (08) 8267 8310 Email: sant.faculty@racgp.org.au   

WA
Beth McEwan Phone: (08) 9489 9555 Email: wa.faculty@racgp.org.au

TAS
Keylene Westmore  Phone: (03) 6278 1644 Email: tas.admin@racgp.org.au

VIC
Kari Lyon/ Erin Kealley Phone: (03) 8699 0488
Email: vic.faculty@racgp.org.au

QLD
Diane Lane Phone: (07) 3456 8944
Email: qld.faculty@racgp.org.au

NSW
Christine Owen / Helena Goczol / Margaret Fennen 
Phone: (02) 9886 4700 Email: nswact.faculty@racgp.org.au

 Website: www.racgp.org.au

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)  

AASW members can accrue 1 point per hour by participating in MHPN networks.

Occupational Therapy Australia

OTA members may be able to claim up to 2 CPD points in Category 5 towards your Accredited Occupational Therapist Program CPD Points requirements by participating in MHPN networks.

Check the CPD section of your AccOT manual.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Ltd

Pharmacists can record 2 Group 2 CPD credits per hour for their participation in MHPN network meetings.

Pharmacist speakers can record Group 2 CPD credits allocated at 2 per hour for their preparation as a guest speaker in MHPN network meetings.

Email: education@psa.org.au for CPD advice and support

About continuing professional development

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

Participation in MHPN networks may contribute to your Continuing Medical Education.

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

If members participate in MHPN networks they can receive points by completing an application form and sending it to ACRRM. Once approved by the accreditation committee this activity will be good for the rest of the triennium. 

For more information visit the ACCRM website.