Mental Health: Living with a Condition
Course Description:
This course will help you to recognise the signs and symptoms of long term mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. You will learn how to provide appropriate support and maintain safety.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
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Discuss schizophrenia and explain the signs and symptoms
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Discuss bipolar disorder and explain signs and symptoms
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Discuss how to provide appropriate support to clients with mental health conditions and maintain safety
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for RNs as well as new and experienced care/support staff who support people living with a mental health condition, or have an interest in learning more about the topic.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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