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

Driving and mental disorders

Various aspects of mental disorders can affect judgement, concentration and reaction times, such as alcohol/substance misuse and the side-effects of pharmacological treatment. The DVLA and the GMC provide guidance on these issues for medical professionals, and this module highlights the guidance using case vignettes. CPD credits: 1

Morbid jealousy

The syndrome of morbid jealousy has serious risk implications that may easily be missed during psychiatric assessments because of its often subtle presentation alongside other mental disorders. This module covers the definition of morbid jealousy, along with its aetiology, epidemiology, associated risks, assessment and management. CPD credits: 1

Stimulants: treatment approaches and organising services

Stimulants are the most commonly used substances for recreational purposes worldwide, and in structuring services for substance misuse, organisational strategies should take into account the specific needs of service users. This module highlights how treatment approaches should mirror the clinical complexity of stimulant misuse, while incorporating psychiatric, medical and social management skills. CPD credits: 1.5

Psychiatric aspects of homicide

Many psychiatrists have experience of patients and carers who have been involved in a homicide, and some are frequently involved in the assessment and management of perpetrators in the criminal justice system. This module covers the relationship between mental disorders and homicide, the psychological consequences of homicide, and the implications for risk assessment and management. CPD credits: 1.5