Master the DSM-5-TR
A study module built around how diagnoses are actually tested
You already have free access to the DSM-5-TR text. This is what you do with it. Criteria organised for fast recall, differential reasoning grids, specifiers in context, and application questions — built specifically for Australian competency exams and the AHPRA OSCE. Authored by a registered psychologist.
A 300-question Practice Bank now ships inside the module — structured practice questions across the diagnostic families, each with a worked explanation. Structured practice questions, not assessment replicas. After enrolment you'll find it in the course dashboard under Practice Bank.
The gap this fills
APS membership gives you free access to the DSM-5-TR text. But a diagnostic manual is not a study system. It doesn't teach you to apply criteria under pressure, distinguish between overlapping presentations, or reconstruct diagnostic reasoning in an oral exam.
Criteria organised for fast recall. Specifiers explained in context. Differential grids for the presentations most commonly confused in exams. Application questions that mirror actual competency assessment. Built around Australian exam formats.
What's in the module
Six components, each addressing a distinct study gap — shown with a live preview from inside the module.
Every high-yield DSM-5-TR category organised for fast scanning. Criteria sets, thresholds, and required specifiers laid out side by side — built for revision, not passive reading.
The hardest part of competency exams is not knowing criteria — it is ruling in and out under pressure. Step-by-step DDx grids for the most commonly confused presentation pairs.
Specifiers are routinely undertested and commonly missed. This module treats them as first-class content — with clinical context for when and why each specifier applies.
Questions framed around clinical vignettes — not just "what are the criteria for X?" but "which diagnosis best fits this presentation and why?" Immediate feedback with clinical explanation.
Condensed one-page summaries for each major diagnostic category. Designed to be printed, annotated, and used alongside supervised practice.
Where DSM-5-TR criteria interface with OSCE station performance — how diagnostic reasoning translates to verbal handover language and MSE documentation.
See the actual pages
Real screens captured from inside the live module — the dashboard, lesson player, checkpoints, timed exams and practice bank you get on day one.
Pricing
$149 AUD · inc GST · 12 months access
Common questions
Who is this for?
Provisional psychologists preparing for the AHPRA OSCE or competency exams, MPsych and postgraduate psychology students, and graduates seeking structured DSM-5-TR review. Clinicians refreshing differential reasoning also find it useful.
How is this different from reading the DSM-5-TR itself?
APS members already have free access to the DSM-5-TR text — the manual itself is not the gap. This module is a study system built around exam application: criteria organised for fast recall, specifiers explained in context, DDx grids for commonly confused presentations, and application questions that mirror how diagnoses are actually tested.
Is there an Australian-specific focus?
Yes. The module is framed around Australian competency examination contexts — the AHPRA OSCE, MPsych placements, and the diagnostic reasoning expected in Australian clinical practice. Cultural and contextual notes are included where relevant.
What format will the materials be in?
Structured HTML pages you can read online and an interactive question bank. All materials are available from day one of access.
How much does it cost?
AUD $149 including GST. 12 months access. One-time payment — not a subscription.
Is this affiliated with AHPRA, the APS, or any university?
No. This is an independent educational resource created by a registered psychologist. The Psychology Board of Australia's official materials remain the authoritative source for exam requirements.
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Educational use only. This module is an independent educational resource authored by a registered psychologist. It is not affiliated with AHPRA, the Psychology Board of Australia, the APS, or any university. These materials are not official exam guidance and are not a substitute for clinical supervision, mandated training, or professional development requirements. See our Disclaimer, EULA, and Terms of Service.