HP205: Perinatal Mental Health and Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2 hours
Assessment: MCQs, T/F
Chapters: 4

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This module covers the foundations of infertility and ART, including definitions, prevalence, causes, treatment options, and legal frameworks. It highlights the mental health impacts of infertility and ART, introducing approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.

Assisted conception avenues, populations, health professionals, and financial context of assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
The psychological, emotional, and social impacts of ART on individuals and families
Signs of distress and resilience in clients undergoing (or who have undergone) ART experiences
Clinical assessment, formulation and therapeutic approaches for clinicians working with parents undergoing (or who have undergone) ART
Targeted self-reflection activities regarding common process issues that arise in this work

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This module is designed for qualified mental health professionals working in mental health care. It assumes a solid working knowledge of clinical mental health care, including familiarity with clinical communication, risk identification, and multidisciplinary care pathways.

Prior training in perinatal mental health is not required, but 12-months expereince in a clinical mental health care role is considered a pre-requisite for this intermediate level module.

This course requires unique learner registration, and all assessment completions are recorded under the learner’s name. Certificates are automatically generated and include the learner’s full name, completion date, and assessment outcome.

To support and assess your learning we conduct assessments throughout the module using a combination of multiple-choice and true/false questions. These assessments are directly mapped to the module's learning objectives and are designed to reinforce key concepts and clinical applications. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete each assessment. Participants are provided with up to three attempts to achieve the required pass mark before progressing to the next section of the module.

Gidget Foundation Australia
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www.gidgetfoundation.org.au

Module Version: 1.0HP205
Date Published: January 2026

Review Date: January 2027

This microcredential is a professional development course. It is not part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Gidget Foundation Australia is not a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

The module is designed to support evidence-based learning and skill development for qualified health professionals and may contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) requirements under relevant professional registration boards.

Gidget Training Institute is an initiative of Gidget Foundation Australia. We aim to provide evidence-based clinical services and resources to prevent, support and treat perinatal mental health challenges impacting new, expectant and potential parents.

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