Endorsed Events

About Endorsement

The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Accreditation Committee receives applications from providers of professional events, educational activities or products, to review and endorse their products. We assess all applications according to the guidelines we have established - these include issues such as whether or not the organisation is a reputable provider, whether their program is of high quality, whether it is evidence based and consistent with contemporary mental health practice, issues and trends.

If you are a provider seeking endorsement of your professional event, educational activity or product, please see our Endorsement Application page.

Newly Endorsed Professional Events, Educational Activities or Products

Mental Health in Nursing: DVD learning package

This University of the Sunshine Coast learning product offers learning experiences to build upon and improve mental health learning in nursing programs. The resource provides information and practice opportunities for nurses (general and mental health) to develop effective, skills in using a simple model (ABC) to respond to any client with mental health needs. It can be purchased for $50.

It is a self-paced learning activity which could be used for teaching purposes or by individuals. Individual users can complete 1 or more scenarios with the accompanying learning challenges. On completion you are invited to evaluate the experience, email results to the developer and receive confirmation of points earned. Read More!

Earn 1 CPE point per scenario

Partners in Depression

Partners in Depression is an evidence based group education program designed to meet the information and support needs of those who care for or love a person experiencing depression. The Hunter Institute of Mental Health will roll out free training to 400 health and community professionals across Australia. This free training will provide health and community professionals with the knowledge, expertise and resources to deliver Partners in Depression program in their local community and health settings. Read More!

Earn 13.5 CPE points

Children of People with Mental Illness (COPMI): Free Online Course

The COPMI national initiative was funded by the Australian Infant Child Adolescent Mental Health Association (AICAFMHA) through the Department of Health and Ageing in 2007, to develop a web based e-learning resource for mental health workers in Australia. The resource has been developed in line with the National Practise Standards for the Mental Health Workforce (2002). The resource provides information for workers, in particular mental health nurses, about supporting families where a parent experiences mental illness.

Earn 10 CPE Points

Evidence to Practice: Free Online Course

This free ACMHN and RCNA endorsed course is a 4-week program that incorporates an online course, as well as a diary that facilitates review and reflection upon your day-to-day clinical practice. Update your knowledge of the issues around treatment adherence and develop strategies to optimse treatment effectiveness for people with schizophrenia.

Enhance long term outcomes for patients with schizophrenia.

Earn 6 CPE/CNE points.

Advanced Course in Hypnosis, CBT, Guided Imagery, Counselling, Relaxation and Stress Management

College of Medical Hypnosis

http://www.mindperformance.com/

Contact: Dr Alan Fahey

Tel: (02) 9688 2300

Endorsed: 3 years from 27 November 2008 (26 November 2011)

Earn 48 CP Points

Clinical (General) Course in Hypnosis, CBT, Guided Imagery, Counselling, Relaxation and Stress management.

College of Medical Hypnosis

http://www.mindperformance.com/

Contact: Dr Alan Fahey

Tel: (02) 9688 2300

Endorsed: 3 years from 19 November 2008 (18 November 2011)

Earn 48 CPE Points

HoNOS Training with Te Pou

Te Pou is New Zealand's National Centre of Mental Health Research, Information and Workforce Development. Its website has information about outcome measures and tools and training related to HoNOS. This is a free service.

The ACMHN, with the permission of Te Pou, has Endorsed the HoNOS training for professional development purposes.

This means if you complete relevant sections you can claim CPE/CPD points for your credentialing application. This program may be of use to you if you are just finding out about HoNOS or you are in need of a refresher.

How to access the HoNOS training

* Log onto the Te Pou site http://www.tepou.co.nz/page/23-Welcome

* Select the section in the top menu - INFORMATION

* Choose OUTCOME MEASURES from the menu. Read this (and anything else that interests you).

* Then choose TOOLS AND TRAINING from the menu. This is where you will find HoNOS TRAINING ONLINE.

In order to claim CPE/CPD points, this is what you must do

To verify that you have undertaken the Te Pou program and are eligible for CPE points, you need to undertake each case study as instructed on the Te Pou site and complete the rating form until your rating is consistent with the actual rating given by Te Pou.

Each case study includes

Reading the story

Watching a video

Completing rating form

Viewing feedback on result.

At the end you can either print or email the result sheet which can then be kept and used as evidence of having completed the case studies. If you email the result sheet to yourself as this will provide a date for further support.

Endorsed CPE Points

2 CPE points for completion of each case study – a total of 14 CPE points is available for completion of all case studies.

Certificate of completion

This is offered by ACMHN if you submit copies of emails for ALL case studies. However, to be eligible for a certificate, all case studies will need to be completed within one month. Submit your case studies as a complete package to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject – “HoNOS Training Certificate”.

Please direct all HoNOS enquiries to the College by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it