Perinatal Mental Health Simulation Course

One-day immersive training for front line teams to assess & manage perinatal mental health issues, enhancing skills for better patient care. Course overview The Perinatal Mental Health Simulation Training is a one-day training workshop designed to embed knowledge and skills to assess and manage common perinatal mental health problems. This course involves immersive simulation-based training scenarios using actors and real-life settings. This multi-professional training is designed for professionals working across the perinatal care pathway, and there will be a learner mix on each course day to reflect the multidisciplinary group of professionals involved in women’s care during the perinatal period. The day is co-facilitated by Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrists from the Sussex Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, and a perinatal mental health service user trained in simulation facilitation. Places are limited to twelve delegates across the disciplines to ensure a realistic team working experience. Who is this course suitable for: • Midwives • Health Visitors • Mental Health Nurses • Resident Doctors (GPVTS, Foundation, Psychiatric and Obstetric Trainees) • GPs • Obstetricians • Psychiatrists • Maternity Support Workers • Approved Mental Health Workers • Other professionals interested please contact course organisers to enquire about suitability