Differential Diagnosis of Depression

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Defining Depression 
   1. What is the Prevalence of Depression? 
   2. What if Depression Is Left Untreated?  
   3. Depression Pathophysiology 
   4. Depression Etiology 
   5. Various Types of Depression 
3. Differential Diagnosis for Depression 
4. Depression Recovery Paths 
5. Common Depression Medications 
6. Common Depression Non-Pharmacological Management Options 
7. Nursing Considerations 
8. Upcoming Research 
9. Conclusion 
10. Post-test 
11. Case study 

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 Differential Diagnosis’s of Depression. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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. Describe common clinical presentations of depression, including more severe clinical presentations 
2. List possible differential diagnosis for depression 
3. Discuss recommendations for depression recovery in outpatient, non-clinical settings 

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. Obtain a score of at least 80% on the quiz
5. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

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