Destigmatizing Schizophrenia

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Joe Brandon, BSN, RN, CRRN

Course Overview

This course will provide an in-depth look at schizophrenia, a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. The course will explore the latest scientific evidence pertaining to the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options available for schizophrenia. The foregoing course will also discuss the social and cultural factors that impact individuals with the condition as well as their loved one and the communities they live in.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia
  3. Neurochemical Factors in Schizophrenia
  4. Cognitive Remediation in Schizophrenia
  5. Case Study
  6. Conclusion

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.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.