Destigmatizing Schizophrenia

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
   1. Definition and overview of schizophrenia 
   2. Importance of understanding schizophrenia 
   3. Purpose and scope of the work 
2. Causes and Risk Factors 
   1. Genetic factors 
   2. Environmental factors 
   3. Neurochemical 
3. Symptoms and Diagnosis 
   1. Positive and negative symptoms 
   2. Cognitive symptoms 
   3. Diagnostic tools and assessments 
4. Cognitive Training and Social Cognition 
   1. Cognitive training interventions 
   2. Social cognition and social skills training 
   3. Supported employment and education 
5. Pharmacological Interventions 
   1. Antipsychotic medication 
   2. Side effects and management 
   3. Alternative pharmacological interventions 
6. Cardiometabolic Risk and Metabolic Syndrome 
   1. Cardiometabolic risk factors 
7. Case Study 
8. Final Thoughts 
9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Destigmatizing Schizophrenia​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Discuss the complex causes and risk factors of schizophrenia, including genetic, environmental, and neurochemical factors. 
2. Recognize the symptoms and diagnosis of schizophrenia in regard to positive and negative symptoms, cognitive symptoms, and diagnostic tools and assessments. 
3. Recall the treatment options for schizophrenia, including pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions while understanding the importance of individualized treatment plans. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

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