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

Psychiatric aspects of dizziness: a question of balance

Dizziness is a common complaint and one that is mysterious for the patient and hard to communicate to the doctor. Vague terminology obscures any true understanding as to why some patients have subjective unsteadiness, and patients may end up as a psychiatric referral. Psychiatric dizziness is not easy to research in standard textbooks and its very vagueness calls for a didactic, easily assimilated approach. This module aims to improve doctors’ familiarity and competence in helping patients suffering from psychiatric dizziness. CPD credits: 1.5

Podcast The computational view of delusions (RCPsych Congress 2015)

A major challenge regarding delusions is understanding them in terms of changes in brain function. Dr Philip Corlett is attempting to meet this challenge by investigating the neural basis of human associative learning and belief formation, and relating these processes to the formation of delusional beliefs. His findings have shaped the development of a novel mechanistic model of delusion formation, which he discusses with Dr Raj Persaud in this podcast. CPD credits: 0.5

People with intellectual disabilities in criminal justice settings

This module is aimed at psychiatrists with limited experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities. The assessment and treatment of people with intellectual disabilities who have forensic issues can be a challenging task and various facets of the criminal justice system impede them from participating fully and fairly. Psychiatrists need to have knowledge of these problems in relation to clinical, legal and ethical considerations. CPD credits: 1