Statutory Education and Training
In keeping with our strategic objective of influencing the delivery of safe, high quality mental health treatment and care, the OCP provides education and training to assist clinicians appropriately apply the provifsions of the Mental Health Act 2014 with particular relevance to the responsibilities of the Chief Psychiatrist.
Providing opportunities for clinically meaningful and contemporary education and training is the cornerstone to person centred treatment and care. Investing in knowledge acquisition regarding best practice, relevant legislative obligations, and guidance on changes to improved practice is a focal point for the Chief Psychiatrist in ensuring his standards for clinical care are adhered to and complied with.
This page provides relevant information about the statutory education and training opportunities provided by the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.
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AMHP Initial 2-Day Education and Training Workshop
Authorised Mental Health Practitioners Education and Training Information
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Thu 30 & Fri 31 Mar 2023 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | Workzone, Perth | Metro |
Please send completed application to amhp@ocp.wa.gov.au
AMHP Refresher Update
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 21 Nov 2022 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Workzone, Perth | Metro |
| Wed 23 Nov 2022 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | WACHS only – VC | WACHS |
| Mon 5 Dec 2022 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Workzone, Perth | Metro |
| Mon 12 Dec 2022 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Workzone, Perth | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
Capacity Forum
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
Community Treatment Orders
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Nov 2022 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Workzone, Perth | Metro |
| Wed 22 Mar 2023 | 9:00am – 12:30pm | WACHS only – VC | WACHS |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
Confidentiality: A Clinical and Legal Perspective
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 7 Dec 2022 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | WACHS only – VC | WACHS |
| Fri 17 Feb 2023 | 9:00am – 12:30pm | Workzone, Perth | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
Inpatient Care and Treatment – MHA14 Educate the Educators
2-day course – you must book into both Day 1 and Day 2
Day 1
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending |
Day 2
(To be undertaken after the completion of Day 1)
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au