The online resource for mental health professionals
CPD eLearning (formerly CPD Online) is a resource provided by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for mental health professionals, housed on our new eLearning Hub.
CPD eLearning offers a range of learning modules and podcasts that provide a flexible, interactive way of keeping up to date with progress in mental health. Access to the modules is through annual subscription, but we also offer a series of free modules and podcasts for you to trial first.
For more information, visit CPD eLearning on the eLearning Hub: https://elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk
BJPsych Advances and CPD eLearning work together to produce regular joint commissions to enhance learning for mental health professionals.
Recent modules and podcasts
Podcast RCPsych Act Against Racism: how to effectively tackle racism in the workplace (RCPsych Congress 2024)
Following their presentation at the RCPsych International Congress, Dr Rajesh Mohan, Dr Amrit Sachar and Dr Ananta Dave explain how the ‘Act Against Racism’ guidance can support psychiatrists in tackling racism in the workplace and how it's already being used by organisations, as well as exploring how to overcome possible obstacles when implementing the guidance. CPD credits: 0.5
Module Delivering greener, more sustainable, net zero mental healthcare
This module, which is based on the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ (n.d.) Net Zero Mental Health Care: Guidance and Education, is for anyone delivering mental healthcare. It provides guidance on how to make tangible changes across service delivery and the mental healthcare pathway. We are pleased to offer this module free to those without a paid subscription. CPD credits: 1
Podcast Rising rates of involuntary detention: is there a solution (RCPsych Congress 2024)
Ahead of their presentation at the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ International Congress 2024, Dr Patrick Keown and Prof Claire Henderson spoke with CPD eLearning Podcast Editor, Dr Nadia Imran. They discuss rising rates of involuntary detention in the age of deinstitutionalisation and the implementation of Advance Choice Documents (ACDs). CPD credits: 0.5
Module Discharging risky patients: England and Wales
The pathway to discharge is complex by nature, not least due to the number of agencies that need to be involved. This module aims to provide general adult and forensic psychiatrists with ideas about how to conduct a high-quality, safe and effective discharge from a mental health in-patient setting. CPD credits: 1
Podcast Improving mental health outcomes for autistic women (RCPsych Congress 2024)
In this interview, Dr Conor Davidson, Dr Alison Lennox and Ms Rhiannon Hawkins explore issues such as the gendered diagnosis gap, obstacles to accessing mental health care, and reasonable adjustments that can be made to better support autistic women. CPD credits: 0.5
Module QI 6: An introduction to the run chart
The run chart is a powerful visual tool that can be used to guide quality improvement initiatives in healthcare. This module discusses and demonstrates the analysis of run charts and introduces the concepts of ‘signal change’. This is a simple yet effective technique that can enhance your service. CPD credits: 1
Module An introduction to trauma-informed care (TIC): Part 2
This module will further explore the psychophysiology of trauma, presenting a strengths-based approach to formulation, treatment planning and care. This module will propose a psychophysiological approach to assessment and treatment. CPD credits: 1
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