About this course
This 90-minute course supports mental health practitioners in conducting comprehensive, trauma-informed assessments of emergency workers. It covers the purposes and methods of evidence-based assessment, key tools and timelines used within the CoE network, and strategies for determining treatment suitability. Interactive learning activities and a resource bank of assessment and diagnosis tools provide practitioners with practical support for their clinical decision-making.
Access to this self-paced online course is provided for 6 months from the enrolment date.
Course content
By the end of the Assessment and Diagnosis course, practitioners will be able to:
- Apply the CoE assessment and treatment planning requirements and processes in clinical practice, and
- Implement strategies to enhance their ability to conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed clinical assessments with emergency workers.
Who should do this course?
Our courses are free for eligible mental health clinicians working with clients from emergency service agencies. If your clients include personnel from the following organisations, you may be eligible to enrol:
- Victoria Police
- Fire Rescue Victoria
- Ambulance Victoria
- Victoria Triple Zero
- State Emergency Service
- Forest Firefighters Victoria
- Country Fire Authority
- Other (please specify)
If you are currently treating an emergency service worker from the agencies represented in Responder Assist, a coupon code will be provided for free access to the course. Clinicians with an interest outside the scope of Responder Assist are invited to contact Phoenix Australia through this link to discuss access options.
