This course is for practitioners working in mental health, alcohol and other drugs services. It is delivered in two parts via online classroom, followed by a two hour (approximate) online assessment. To support the training, there are recommended self-study options provided (details below).
Learners will receive training in all the essential knowledge and skills required to satisfactorily achieve competency in observing and documenting the mental state examination (MSE).
As a nationally accredited course, it is audited to ensure it meets current industry expectations and reflects the latest evidence-based practice methods and knowledge, as well as industry best practice standards.
Part one (4 hours) provides an introduction to MSE, general appearance and behaviour, speech, mood and affect, perception.
Part two (4 hours) continues on to cover thought content, thought form/flow, insight, judgement, cognition.
| Delivery Mode | Duration | Hours of active learning | Cost |
| Online Classroom |
2 four-hour sessions (total 7 hours course time). 7 hours additional activity after the workshops is also described (the course assessment estimated at 2-2.5 hours is included in the additional hours). |
7- 14 hours of active learning (14 hours applies only when the statement of attainment is issued) |
$250 per person Queensland Health/Queensland Ambulance Service - NIL (internally funded) Fee Schedule.pdf |
More information about this course is available in the handout: 10881NAT Course in Observing and Documenting the Mental State Examination - Course handout
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Provision of a USI is a Federal Government requirement since 1 January 2015, for all participants of accredited training within Australia. To obtain a USI register as a student via www.usi.gov.au
It is imperative you read the Pre-course information booklet as it contains course pre-readings (e.g. clinical terminology; quick reference guide). The booklet provides details about the course, scope of practice, rights, responsibilities and other expectations associated with undertaking this course.
- Editing Trainer: Mohamed Mohamed
Workshop delivery mode may be face-to-face or online classroom as determined by your local trainer.
| Delivery Mode | Duration | Hours of active learning | Cost |
| Blended | 2 hours (eLearning) + 2-3 hrs (face-to-face or online) workshop |
4:30 |
Nil (internally funded, applicable to Queensland Health only) Fee Schedule.pdf |
This one day workshop aims to promote evidence-based clinical risk assessment and management practices that improve consistency in the assessment and management of consumer risks. The workshop provides participants with skills to gather and identify risk factors relevant to an individual, and complete an analysis of risks weighed against mitigating factors. Designed for mental health practitioners of all levels of experience, professionals from other services may also find this workshop highly relevant when working with people experiencing mental health problems.
| Delivery Mode | Duration | Hours of active learning | Cost |
| Face-to-face | 1 full day | 7:00 |
$250 per person Queensland Health/ Queensland Ambulance Service - Nil (internally funded) Fee Schedule.pdf |
More information about this course is available in the handout: QC9 Critical Components of Risk Assessment and Management- Course handout
- Editing Trainer: Mohamed Mohamed
This course code selection is reserved for private and tailored training events in a half day format. Please only enrol where you have received marketing inviting you to attend a specific event – these deliveries are usually not on general offer. Marketing information provided will specify the course content relevant to your session, the location and any other special instructions.
| Delivery Mode | Duration | Hours of active learning | Cost |
| Face-to-face | Half day training | 3:45 | Fee Schedule.pdf |
This training helps you build the skills and confidence to compassionately respond to people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Suitable for both new and experienced health workers, you will learn models applicable to caring for people across the lifespan.
Workshop A explores the use of compassion and applying the Chronological Assessment of Suicidal Events (CASE) through simulation. Workshop B practices safety planning, lethal means counselling, the prevention-oriented risk formulation, and a brief intervention for substance use.
These can be attended online or face to face, as two separate half days or one full day.
You may also like to complete the QC56 eLearning before or after the workshop to supplement your knowledge (not a prerequisite for enrolling in the workshops).
- Editing Trainer: Mohamed Mohamed