VDDS WORKSHOP -Screening and management of autism in people with serious mental illness

Description

This workshop will explore how to recognise when a person may have co-morbid autism that may complicate the diagnosis and management of serious mental illness.

Trainers

VDDS Staff member — St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne_Victorian Dual Disability Service

Eligibility criteria

Workshops are only open to Staff working in Victorian Specialist Mental Health services (Including CAMHS, CYMHS, Specialist, and Adult and Aged services).
IMPORTANT NOTE: For your registration to be successful you must register using your work email

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Capability 1 - Embedding responsible, safe and ethical practice, Capability 14 - Embedding evidence-informed continuous improvement
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Intermediate
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 22 November 2022
09:30 to 12:30 Add to calendar

Online workshop

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

No cost

Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)

For further information contact

vdds@svha.org.au

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