Professional development military awareness
Our free online training courses and webinars are designed to help clinicians, practice nurses and other clinical practice staff to better support the mental health needs of veterans.
Where a certificate is awarded through DVA Train, health professionals may use it to claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
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Online trainingOne hourOpen Arms Practitioner’s Guide
A program for counsellors and providers to understand common mental health impacts from military service, clinical treatment expectations, psychological and resilience training used by the ADF.
New users can register using the code 'ext'.
Registered users login via DVA Train.
Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) webinars
DVA collaborated with the MHPN to develop a series of 15 free online webinars. Health professionals accessing recordings through DVA Train can generate certificates under ‘Achievements’ to be used for claiming CPD points.
New users register using the code 'ext'.
Registered users login via DVA Train.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsUnderstanding the veteran experience
The webinar explores the meaning of military culture. Including veterans mental health at home, deployment and transition, and evidence-based treatment and practices available
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsThe military experience and mental health
Better understand the experience and meaning of military culture in relation to veteran mental health in order to gain increased confidence in responding to veterans’ mental health needs.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsA snapshot of Australian veterans' mental health research
A facilitated panel discussion about the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme Mental Health Prevalence and Pathways to Care research initiatives.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsImpact of veterans' mental health on families Part 1
Better recognise how families, partners and children of veterans struggling with mental health issues may be impacted, and the support options available.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsImpact of veterans' mental health on families Part 2
Better recognise how families, partners and children of veterans struggling with mental health issues may be impacted, and the support options available.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsMilitary member to civilian
Highlights the unique challenges relating to identity and sense of self, and presents evidence-based interventions to minimise the negative impacts and maximise the individual strengths of veterans transitioning out of military service
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsResponding to and treating PTSD
This webinar gives you the essential knowledge to understand and treat PTSD in the veteran community. Responding to and Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsTreating PTSD in Veterans
This webinar explores a range of clinical comorbidities and systemic issues that may impede successful treatment of PTSD - even when you are following evidence based best practice.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsInsomnia and nightmares
Promoting Healthy Sleep: Recognising, Responding to and Treating Common Sleep Disorders in Veterans provides evidence-based insights into common sleep disorders experienced by veterans
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsAssessment and treatment of anger
Better recognise the characteristics, prevalence and risks associated with anger among military personnel and veterans, and effective evidence-based approaches to support veterans struggling with anger
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsVeterans in Pain
Better recognise the complex relationship between chronic pain and mental health, presentations specific to the veteran community, and evidence based approaches to treatment
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsAddiction and avoidance
Better understand the characteristics, prevalence and risks associated with substance abuse among military personnel and veterans, including the the evidence-based psychological and medical treatment options available.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsComorbid Mental Health Conditions
Better recognise the risk indicators, warning signs and protective factors for psychiatric comorbidities in veterans, and evidence-based assessment, formulation and treatment options available.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsSuicide prevention and the veteran community
Better recognise the risk indicators, warning signs and protective factors for suicide in the veteran community, and support services available for veterans and their families.
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1 hour webinar - CPD pointsSuicide Prevention and Safety Planning
This webinar explores current American and Australian research and perspectives on suicide prevention and safety planning. Participants will learn tips and take-away tools to assist in safety planning in the veteran community
Other eLearning programs and opportunities
Other useful training courses are available online.
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Interactive training programProlonged Exposure
An online, interactive training program designed to teach mental health providers how to implement Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, with a particular focus on the treatment of military and combat-related PTSD.
See: PE web
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9 hour online trainingCPT web
A web-based learning course for CPT with particular focus on the treatment of military and combat-related PTSD. Developed by the Medical University of South Carolina.
See: CPT web
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US Department of Veteran Affairs
US Department of Veteran Affairs National Center for PTSD offers online training on assessment, prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy.
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ISTSS continuing education
Low cost access to webinars and expert training courses related to PTSD and trauma provided by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
See: ISTSS
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NCTSN Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
US-based organisation that provides online courses on a range of topics including psychological first aid, complex trauma and military families with a focus on children, adolescents and families.
See: NCTSN
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) training
Self-study modules on understanding cognitive and behavioural changes following TBI, and managing related mental health problems.
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Center for Deployment Psychology
US-based organisation that provides introductory level web-based courses relevant to clinicians who treat serving members and veterans.
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Mental Health Professional Online Development (MHPOD)
Provides evidence-based online learning resources on topics including recovery, engagement, assessment, relevant legislation, ethics and managing comorbidity.
See: MHPOD