About The Course
This course focuses on the role of brain imaging in psychiatry, examining how neuroimaging techniques can enhance the diagnosis and treatment of complex psychiatric conditions. Developed in collaboration with Dr Jesús Ramírez-Bermudez, the course features real-world clinical case studies to illustrate practical applications. Participants will gain insights into functional neuroanatomy, learn to identify diagnostic red flags, and apply these insights to both common and rare neuropsychiatric conditions.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Psychiatrists
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
- Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
- Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care
Accreditation Information:
- Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
- GP Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with RACGP for general practitioners.
What You'll Learn
- Get to know the brain by exploring some common imaging techniques.
- Discuss the practical use of brain images in neuropsychiatry and learn what to look for as a psychiatrist.
- Explain the scientific principles necessary to understand the relationship between functional neuroanatomy and behaviour.
- Identify red flags and explore how they impact the assessment and diagnosis of various neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Apply knowledge to some case studies exploring both common and rare neurological conditions.
Course Programme
8 Modules | 30 Units | 7.5 hours total length
- Psychiatric versus Neurobiological Constructs
- Types of Brain Imaging
- The Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan
- How are Brain Haemorrhages Detected on CT Scans
- Activity on MRI scans
- Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR)
- Contrast Dye in MRI
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Different MRI Sequence Types
- Identifying Conditions using F-FTC-PET/CT Scans
- Combining Different Brain Imaging Methods
- Activity on Identifying Different Types of Images and Sequences
- Cases 1 and 2: Corticolimbic Networks
- The Brodmann Map (Brodmann, 1909)
- Case 3: Anton Syndrome and Cotard Syndrome - Disorders in the Cortico-Thalamic Network
- Case Study 4: Autoimmune Encephalitis
- Checkpoint Activity on FDG-PET Scanning Techniques
- The Three Levels of Diagnostic Reasoning: Syndromic, Topographic and Etiological
- When should you request a brain scan?
- Assessing Red Flags using Diagnostic Reasoning
- To operate or not?
- Red Flag Indicators
- Red Flags in More Detail
- Making a Diagnosis - Case Study Review
- Rare Case Study involving Catatonia
- History of Catatonic Illness
- Is Dementia Reversible in Patients with Neurocysticercosis (NCC)?
- The psychopathology of NMDAR-antibody encephalitis in adults: a systematic review and phenotypic analysis of individual patient data (Al-Diwani et al, 2019)
- Summary of Case Studies and Clinical Observations
- PDSA Framework
- Neuroimaging in Psychiatry: Red Flags for Clinicians - Questionnaire
Course Description
Brain Imaging at the Frontiers of Psychiatry: A Visual Journey Through a Series of Clinical Case Studies
Brain Imaging at the Frontiers of Psychiatry is a comprehensive course designed for psychiatrists, general practitioners, and other mental health professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of neuroimaging in clinical practice. Designed in collaboration with Dr. Jesús Ramírez-Bermudez, this course provides an in-depth exploration of how brain imaging techniques, such as CT scans, MRI, and F-FDG-PET/CT scans, can improve the diagnosis and treatment of complex neuropsychiatric conditions.
Through a visual journey of clinical case studies, participants will learn to identify key brain structures, understand the relationship between brain function and behaviour, and recognise critical red flags in neuropsychiatric assessments. The course is designed to guide practitioners through the integration of brain imaging in both clinical and research settings, offering practical applications and insights into how neuroimaging is used to understand conditions such as autoimmune encephalitis, Anton syndrome, and Cotard syndrome.
Participants will gain:
– Insight into common imaging techniques used to understand the brain.
– Understanding of the practical applications of brain images in neuropsychiatry and key elements to observe as a psychiatrist.
– Knowledge of the scientific principles linking functional neuroanatomy and behaviour.
– Skills to identify red flags and their implications for assessing and diagnosing neuropsychiatric conditions.
– Experience applying knowledge through case studies of both common and rare neurological conditions.
The course is divided into eight modules covering topics such as neuropathological patterns, brain anatomy, diagnostic reasoning, and imaging techniques. Participants will engage with video lectures, interactive activities, and case study reviews.
This course provides 7.5 CPD hours, including 2.5 hours of educational activities, 1 hour of reviewing performance, and 4 hours dedicated to measuring outcomes. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Enrol now to gain valuable insights into advanced brain imaging techniques and their practical application in psychiatry. This course will enhance your diagnostic skills, help you recognise critical red flags, and improve your ability to assess and treat complex neuropsychiatric conditions. By completing the course, you’ll be better equipped to integrate neuroimaging into your clinical practice, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Explore the role of brain imaging in psychiatry through clinical cases, revealing how neuroimaging enhances diagnosis and treatment for improved patient outcomes.
Course Information
- 7.5 Hours
- 7.5 CPD
Inclusions
- 7.5 Hours of Interactive Course Material
- 1 Hr+ Video Lectures
- Case Studies
- Audit Activity
- Certificate of Completion
Material Downloads
- certificate
Instructors
Dr Jesús Ramírez-Bermudez Guest Speaker | MD, PhD
Dr Jesús Ramírez-Bermudez is a neuropsychiatrist at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery of Mexico. He has spent over 25 years working with patients with a range of rare and common psychiatric disorders
Dr Ramirez-Bermudez's research explores the fascinating boundaries between neurology and psychiatry, as well as the history and philosophy of both disciplines.
His literary work seeks an integration of clinical narrative, literary essay, scientific communication and creative writing. In 2009 he won the Literary Essay Award from the National Institute of Fine Arts.
Dr. Sanil Rege Course Host and Reviewer | MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP
Dr Sanil Rege is an educator and consultant psychiatrist with dual psychiatry qualifications from the United Kingdom and Australia.
With extensive teaching experience through various psychiatry education initiatives, Sanil is renowned as a motivational training facilitator who promotes fruitful discussion and collaboration.
As the Academic Lead of Psych Scene and Chief Editor at Psych Scene Hub, he aspires to make a difference in mental health by empowering healthcare professionals to advance their skills and careers through the provision of specialised training and education
Sanil is also founder of Vita Healthcare, a private clinic in Mount Eliza specialising in adult mental healthcare. He has 20 years of clinical experience and 13 years of private practice experience treating disorders across the spectrum, currently working in the community, in-patient, consultation-liaison and addiction psychiatry.
