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 provisions 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 21 – Fri 22 Feb 2019 | 9.00am – 4.30pm | Makuru Djilba Rooms, Workzone 1 | Metro/WACHS |
| Thu 26 – Fri 27 Sep 2019 | 9.00am – 4.30pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro/WACHS |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
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AMHP Refresher Update
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Fri 15 Mar 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | WACHS (VC) |
| Wed 20 Mar 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Makuru Djilba Rooms, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Thu 27 Jun 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Tue 23 Jul 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Wed 18 Sep 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Fri 29 Nov 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
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Capacity Forum
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Wed 27 Mar 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
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Community Treatment Orders
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Wed 27 Feb 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Wed 3 Apr 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Thu 25 Jul 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Thu 8 Aug 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Wed 18 Sep 2019 | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Tue 5 Nov 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
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Confidentiality: A Clinical and Legal Perspective
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Wed 17 Apr 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Thu 9 May 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Fri 2 Aug 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Makuru Djilba Rooms, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Fri 16 Aug 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
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MSE for AMHPs
The MSE is an important component of the assessments AMHPs are required to conduct under the Mental Health Act 2014.
This 2 module program provides education and training for metro AMHPs with regard to MSE and Risk Assessment.
Module 1: MSE for AMHPs – 5½ hour program
Module 2: Risk Assessment for AMHPs – 4 hour program
(Module 2 can only be undertaken after module 1)
Module 1 – MSE for AMHPs
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Fri 29 Mar 2019 | 10.00am – 3.30pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Mon 15 Apr 2019 | 9.00am – 2.30pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Mon 13 May 2019 | 10.00am – 3.30pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Wed 19 June 2019 | 9.00am – 2.30pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Fri 13 Sep 2019 | 10.00am – 3.30pm | Makuru Djilba Rooms, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Tue 12 Nov 2019 | 10.00am – 3.30pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au
This program will include pre-reading and e-Learning
Module 2 – Risk Assessment for AMHPs
(To be undertaken after the completion of module 1)
| Day and Date | Time | Venue | Region |
| Wed 13 Feb 2019 | 10.00am – 2.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Tue 30 April 2019 | 10.00am – 2.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Wed 8 May 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Fri 14 Jun 2019 | 10.00am – 2.00pm | Kambarang Room, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Tue 20 Aug 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Video Conference | WACHS (VC) |
| Thu 10 Oct 2019 | 10.00am – 2.00pm | Makuru Djilba Rooms, Workzone 1 | Metro |
| Fri 22 Nov 2019 | 10.00am – 2.00pm | Makuru Djilba Rooms, Workzone 1 | Metro |
Please email training@ocp.wa.gov.au