HP104: Perinatal Mental Health and Psychosocial Screening

Level: Foundational
Chapters: 6
Duration: 2 hours
Exam: Case Study Reflection

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This module provides practical guidance on using validated screening tools to assess psychosocial risk and support early detection and engagement in care.

Introduction to perinatal mental health and psychosocial screening

Identify psychosocial screening tools and understand the context of their use
Mental health screening tool: EPDS

Learn how to administer, score and interpret the EPDS
Psychosocial screening tools

Learn how to administer, score and interpret the ANRQ
Screening tools in culturally diverse populations

Identify cultural considerations when using screening tools in diverse populations
Assessing risk

Understand how to screen for risk and the referral pathways available to patients

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

While prior training in perinatal mental health is not required, a professional background in healthcare is essential to fully engage with the course content and assessment.

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
ABN 85 138 981 253
www.gidgetfoundation.org.au

Module Version: 1.1HP104
Date Published: January 2026
Review Date: June 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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