CPD Online is an e-learning resource offered by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The website contains 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 offer a series of free trial modules. For more information, visit the CPD Online website: www.psychiatrycpd.org.

Recent modules and podcasts

Problem psychiatrists: Part 2 – understanding and managing poor performance

Local complaints and problems are becoming much more common and it follows that all psychiatrists should be able to respond to their own referral or the referral of a colleague to the GMC. This module applies the lessons from Part 1, with an emphasis on implementing national policy. It also further develops some of the skills and habits of mind that are useful and effective in understanding and managing performance concerns. CPD credits: 1

Podcast Virtual reality in psychological interventions

Will therapists one day be replaced by virtual reality technology? Raj Persaud talks to psychologists Wesley Turner and Leanne Casey, who have conducted a meta-analysis of outcomes associated with clinical virtual reality randomised controlled trials. CPD credits: 0.5

Alcohol-related brain damage

Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is a relatively new term that encompasses a range of syndromes, rather than focusing on the classic description of Korsakoff syndrome. ARBD presents major challenges to healthcare services, including repeated acute hospital admissions and a high level of morbidity. It is thought to be significantly underdiagnosed. This module aims to improve your knowledge and awareness of ARBD. CPD credits: 1

Social functioning in schizophrenia

Although the field has been extensively studied, the exact nature of the deficits in social functioning in schizophrenia and their relationship with other similar constructs are not clearly established. This module considers the clinical importance of the issue, provides information on how to assess social functioning and outlines the current evidence base for interventions. CPD credits: 1