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Certificate of Advanced Training in Youth Psychiatry
Overview of the Certificate
The Certificate of Advanced Training in Youth Psychiatry is a College‑approved advanced training pathway aligned with existing Certificate of Advanced Training frameworks.
When you specialise in youth psychiatry you will:
- gain clinical work experience in youth psychiatry training posts
- complete a formal teaching program.
Entry requirements
See the entry requirements for this certificate
Duration, study and training load
It takes at least 24 months to complete this certificate. You have up to 6 years to complete all the requirements.
- 24 months of full-time equivalent training in accredited youth psychiatry training posts
- eight EPAs, two per 6-month rotation
- regular workplace-based assessments
- psychotherapy with at least 4 young patients
- 20 vignettes
Clinical work experience
You must undertake 24 months of full-time training in accredited youth psychiatry training posts.
Subject to approval, up to 6 months FTE can be spent in another clinical area of practice or in teaching or medical administration, provided the training experience relates to youth age range of 12-25 years.
Up to 12 months FTE of research can be prospectively approved on a case-by-case basis.
Formal education
You must complete a recognised professional Certificate in Youth Mental Health provided by an approved educational institute.
Approved courses
Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health (Orygen)
Curriculum
Certificate of Advanced Training in Youth Psychiatry syllabus [PDF; 341KB]
Certificate of Advanced Training in Youth Psychiatry learning outcomes [PDF; 451KB]
Assessments and requirements
You complete a range of assessments including EPAs, vignettes and psychotherapy. See the full list of assessments and requirements.
How to apply
Apply to your local training program
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