The e-learning resource for mental health professionals

CPD Online offers a range of learning modules and podcasts that provide a flexible, interactive way of keeping up to date with progress in mental health. College members may use CPD Online for up to 25 CPD points in the UK. Access to the modules is through annual subscription, but we also offer a series of free modules for you to trial first.

For more information, visit the CPD Online website: www.psychiatrycpd.co.uk

Recent modules and podcasts

Podcast Lithium for bipolar disorder: the John Cade story

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud interviews Professor Greg de Moore about the life and work of Australian doctor John Cade, discussing his remarkable – but often overlooked – contribution to the history of mental health treatment in discovering that lithium could serve as an effective treatment for manic depression, now bipolar disorder. CPD credits: 0.5

Podcast Aphorisms and their place in psychiatry

Aphorisms – or philosophical short sayings – appear everywhere, from Confucius to Twitter, the Buddha to the Bible, Heraclitus to Nietzsche. Yet despite this ubiquity, the aphorism is the least studied literary form. In this podcast Professor Andrew Hui talks to Dr Raj Persaud about his work on aphorisms and explores how their use could be applied in a meaningful and helpful way when working with patients. CPD credits: 0.5

Module Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a degenerative neurological condition that is characterised by relatively selective, progressive atrophy of the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain. This module will cover the clinical and pathological aspects of FTD, as well as its symptoms and progression. We will also look at diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, in addition to the clinical management of FTD. CPD credits: 1.5

Podcast Timefulness: could geology help to shape our minds?

In this compelling podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor Marcia Bjornerud about the concept of timefulness, arguing that opening our minds to geology could benefit us all psychologically and give us the perspective we need for a more sustainable future. CPD credits: 0.5

Module Question writing for MRCPsych papers A and B

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is continually looking for new question writers. This module is intended to provide instruction and guidance on the skills required for those interested in writing questions for MRCPsych Papers A and B, which comprise the written element of the MRCPsych examination. CPD credits: 1