Client informed consent for treatment obligations and risks
APS Institute
Psychologists are obliged to ensure that patients/clients are fully informed of the risks of treatment, and a general explanation of the intentions/expectations of treatment.
This activity comprises of a discussion of the legal, ethical and professional risks and obligation...
Integrating recovery-oriented principles into Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
APS Institute
This webinar is being presented by Dr Judith Beck from the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, USA.
In Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), therapists develop strength-based and traditional problem-based conceptualizations and use both to plan treatment.
Seve...
Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme for Allied Health Professionals
APS Institute
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is pleased to present the Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) eLearning activity.
This activity is suitable for students and graduates, practice managers, and all ...
Privacy and confidentiality, consent, and record keeping in line with the new PsyBA Code of conduct
APS Institute
As part of its commitment to supporting psychologists through regulatory change, the APS is delivering a webinar series designed to help members understand and apply the revised Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Code of conduct and updated competencies.
This webinar ser...
Hope reimagined: Unlocking the power of systems thinking in positive psychology
APS Institute
The APS hosts this activity with the Positive Psychology Interest Group (PPIG).
This webinar presents a reconceptualisation of hope theory through a complex dynamic systems lens, expanding on Snyder's influential cognitive model. Drawing from advances across multiple discip...
Voluntary assisted dying: What Psychologists need to know
APS Institute
In Australia, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws have been passed in all States. The laws came into operation in Victoria in July 2019, in Western Australia in July 2021, and other states will commence in late 2022 and 2023.
VAD presents in various ways in psychological pr...
Therapist attitudes towards the use of AI in therapeutic practice
APS Institute
APS members who renewed their membership by 31 July 2025 received this activity free as part of a CPD bundle valued at over $400. Join now and receive access to discounted CPD and exclusive member benefits.
CPD on the go® eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn...
Forensic psychology 101: Understanding the basics
APS Institute
This activity will orient psychologists and mental health clinicians to the role of forensic psychologists and support them in developing a basic understanding of key forensic psychology competencies, including:
understanding the intersection of the mental health and ...
Perinatal non-directive counselling
APS Institute
This eLearning activity has been developed to help support health professionals in delivering non-directive counselling to people experiencing pregnancy-related concerns or issues, in accordance with the requirements for items 81000 and 81005 on the Medicare Benefits Schedule ...
Conceptualisations of report writing
APS Institute
Report writing is a critical key skill for psychologists, yet one that is often under-developed due to minimal training, limited resources, and infrequent feedback available to guide the process.
When written well, reports convey meaningful information with clarity and ins...