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Gidget Training Institute

Expand your knowledge in perinatal mental health.

Online training to build your clinical skills and support your career development.
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Stackable learning, suitable for every stage.

Save $200 when you enrol in our Foundational package. Whether you're starting with the essentials or already know the basics, our packages help you build your skills step-by-step and earn your Foundational Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

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Individual Modules

Build on your knowledge and skills by customising your learning and selecting the modules that are right for you.

$350
Modules include:
Micro-credential
Video lectures
Evidence-based tools
Assessments and reflections
Practice with real stories
Extra resources for further learning
Foundational

Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health

Gain the foundational knowledge you need to support your patients during the perinatal period.

$1,200
Package includes:
Stacked micro-credentials
All 4 foundational modules unlocked
8 hours of CPD learning
Lifetime access to module material and resources
Start today and learn at your own pace
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Boost your career with our stackable Microcredentials

Stand out and show your commitment to quality care for new, expectant and potential parents when you complete all Microcredentials and earn your Foundational Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

Nurses and Midwives Modules

Nurses and midwives play a critical role in the identification, support, and care of individuals experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. Developed by experienced clinicians working at the forefront of perinatal mental health care, each module is grounded in the most up-to-date research, national guidelines, and real-world clinical insight.
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
NM101: Perinatal Mental Health Overview

This module provides an introduction to perinatal mental health concerns, risk factors, and key principles of safe, inclusive, person-centred care.

This module covers:
Introduction to perinatal mental health
Common perinatal mental health conditions
Considerations for different groups
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
NM102: Antenatal Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health

This module explores the emotional and psychological development that occurs alongside pregnancy, antenatal risk considerations, and early intervention strategies.

This module covers:
Considerations in the antenatal period
Adjustments in pregnancy
Attachment and mentalisation in the antenatal period
Support in the antenatal period
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
NM103: Postnatal Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health

This module examines common mental health challenges in the postnatal period, with information about sleep, physiological healing, supporting healthy attachment, and holding the baby in mind.

This module covers:
Considerations in the postnatal period
Adjustments in the postnatal period
Attachment and mentalisation in the postnatal period
Support in the postnatal period
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
NM104: Perinatal Mental Health and Psychosocial Screening

Provides practical guidance for Nurses and Midwives on using validated screening tools to assess psychosocial risk and support early detection and engagement in care.

This module covers:
Mental health screening tool: EPDS
Psychosocial screening tools
Screening tools in culturally diverse populations
Assessing risk
FREE | 1 hr CPD
NM105: Self-Care

This module equips participants with information about vicarious trauma and burnout when working in the perinatal space, as well as approaches to work that foster sustainable, reflective, and compassionate practice.

This module covers:
Vicarious trauma
Importance of self-care
Self-care planning and resources
Intermediate | 2 hrs CPD
NM201: Birth Trauma

This module delivers insight into the psychological and relational impacts of a traumatic birth, with a focus on trauma-informed care and recovery pathways.

This module covers:
Causes, symptoms and impact
Birth trauma considerations
Prevention and support
Intermediate | 2 hrs CPD
NM202: Perinatal Loss and Grief

This module supports clinicians to provide sensitive, inclusive care in the context of miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.

This module covers:
Types of perinatal loss
Grief considerations
Models of loss and grief
Support for loss and grief

Perinatal Mental Health Overview

Antenatal Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health

Postnatal Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Mental Health and Psychosocial Screening

Self-Care

Birth Trauma

Perinatal Loss and Grief

Health professionals Modules

These modules are designed for health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in perinatal mental health care. Created by experienced clinicians, they integrate the latest research, clinical guidelines, and practical expertise to support high-quality, compassionate care across the perinatal period.
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
HP101: Perinatal Mental Health Overview

This module provides an introduction to perinatal mental health concerns, risk factors, and key principles of safe, inclusive, person-centred care.

This module covers:
Introduction to perinatal mental health
Common perinatal mental health conditions
Considerations for different groups
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
HP102: Antenatal Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health

This module explores the emotional and psychological development that occurs alongside pregnancy, antenatal risk considerations, and early intervention strategies.

This module covers:
Considerations in the antenatal period
Adjustments in pregnancy
Attachment and mentalisation in the antenatal period
Support in the antenatal period
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
HP103: Postnatal Considerations in Perinatal Mental Health

This module examines common mental health challenges in the postnatal period, with information about sleep, physiological healing, supporting healthy attachment, and holding the baby in mind.

This module covers:
Considerations in the postnatal period
Adjustments in the postnatal period
Attachment and mentalisation in the postnatal period
Support in the postnatal period
Foundational | 2 hrs CPD
HP104: Perinatal Mental Health and Psychosocial Screening

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

This module covers:
Mental health screening tool: EPDS
Psychosocial screening tools
Screening tools in culturally diverse populations
Assessing risk
FREE | 1 hr CPD
HP105: Self-Care

This module equips participants with information about vicarious trauma and burnout when working in the perinatal space, as well as approaches to work that foster sustainable, reflective, and compassionate practice.

This module covers:
Vicarious trauma
Importance of self-care
Self-care planning and resources
Intermediate | 2 hrs CPD
HP201: Birth Trauma

This module delivers insight into the psychological and relational impacts of a traumatic birth, with a focus on trauma-informed care and recovery pathways.

This module covers:
Causes, symptoms and impact
Birth trauma considerations
Prevention and support
Intermediate | 2 hrs CPD
HP202: Perinatal Loss and Grief

This module supports clinicians to provide sensitive, inclusive care in the context of miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.

This module covers:
Types of perinatal loss
Grief considerations
Models of loss and grief
Support for loss and grief