ACCHM Accreditation Training
Evidence-based training for GPs and school health staff contributing to Australia's national childhood health metrics program. Earn your accreditation in as little as 45 minutes.
Complete All Modules
Work through 6 professional training modules at your own pace. Each takes 6–8 minutes to read.
Pass the Knowledge Check
Answer 5 multiple-choice questions. A score of 80% or higher earns your accreditation.
Download Your Certificate
Generate a personalised ACCHM accreditation certificate for your professional records.
Choose Your Track
Two programs for two settings
Both lead to nationally recognised ACCHM credentials.
GP Track
45 minDesigned for general practitioners contributing to the ACCHM national childhood health metrics program. Covers BMI assessment, accurate measurement techniques, OCHM portal data entry, weight-sensitive family communication, privacy obligations, and referral pathways.
School Staff Track
1–3 hrsDesigned for school health aides and staff conducting school-based childhood BMI screening. Covers the purpose of screening, consent and preparation, measurement technique, OCHM portal data entry, privacy obligations, and escalation protocols.
Why This Matters
The scale of the challenge
Australian children aged 5–17 are living with overweight or obesity
National Health Survey 2022
Of obese children will remain obese as adults without early intervention
AIHW Childhood Obesity Report
Annual economic cost of obesity in Australia, projected to rise significantly
Deloitte Access Economics 2023