Overview
Perinatal non-directive counselling is an eLearning program for health professionals working with individuals who have any personal concerns about a current or recent pregnancy. This includes full-term, part-term or planned termination.
The program consists of three self-paced learning modules, and includes a range of online learning materials, including case studies, learning activities, relevant readings, and multiple-choice assessments. Each topic includes printable briefing papers, case studies, interactive activities, readings, and other relevant resources to enable participants to demonstrate active learning in their annual CPD portfolio. The three modules are:
A. Review of non-directive counselling skills,
B. Pregnancy-related counselling issues, and
C. Pregnancy-related information resources.
Completion certificate
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Participants must successfully complete an online assessment for modules B and C in order to pass.
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Issuance of a certificate of completion for this training depends on the successful completion of a short online assessment task.
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Successful completion will meet the mandatory requirements of eligible Psychologists and Social Workers to offer services under the Pregnancy Support Medicare items (MBS item numbers 81000 and 81005). Further information about this Medicare Pregnancy Support Counselling service can be found here.
Level of Learning
Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.
Duration of access
Access to this eLearning activity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.
APS CPD-Approved
This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.
Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.
CPD Frequently Asked Questions
Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.