Can I accrue CPD hours/OPD points with MHA courses?
Yes. All MHA courses include a mandatory, online (multiple-choice) assessment. Upon completion of the assessment, you will be able to access a CPD/OPD Certificate* highlighting your achievement – this Certificate can be used as evidence to accrue CPD hours/OPD points. Mental Health Professionals who can accrue CPD hours/points through MHA include counsellors, social workers, psychologists, community workers, mental health nurses, and more.
Below is additional information relevant to specific professions:
- Counsellors: Members of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) accrue 5 OPD points upon completion of MHA courses ranging from 1-6 hours in duration; and 10 OPD points for courses longer than 6 hours. PACFA members accrue 1 "Category B" CPD hour per hour duration.
- Social Workers: Social workers – including AMHSW’s and AASW members – accrue 1 CPD hour for each hour of MHA course content that is relevant to their professional practice and development.
- Registered Psychologists: Registered psychologists – including AAPi and APS members – accrue 1 CPD hour for each hour of MHA course content that is relevant to their professional practice and development.
- Community Workers: Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) members accrue 1 CPD hour per hour duration.
- Mental Health Nurses: Mental health nurses and members of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) can earn one CPD hour for each hour of MHA course content that is relevant to their professional practice and development.
- General Practitioners: GPs may be able to apply through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) under the Unaccredited Category 2 application for QI&CPD points.
- Occupational Therapists: OTs and members of Occupational Therapy Australia accrue 1 CPD hour per hour duration.
If you are not sure about CPD standards for your profession, please contact your registration body and/or professional association.
*Participants of MHA Credential Courses will be issued with a Digital Badge in addition to a CPD Certificate.