Course
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Abbie Schmitt
MSN-Ed, RN
This is a comprehensive course designed to equip nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional care to patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Nurses play a critical role in the multidisciplinary healthcare team, offering both clinical and emotional support to those affected by this condition that is often misunderstood. This course will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, discussing models that explain underlying manifestations and treatment guidelines.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnosis Criteria
- Suicidal Risk
- Treatment
- Nursing Advocacy and Interventions in OCD
- 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 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 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:
- Identify clinical signs and symptoms of OCD.
- Outline current medications for treatment of OCD.
- Summarize ethical and cultural considerations in the care of patients with OCD.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- 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)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
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.
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Course Expires on: October 24, 2027
Course Offering: #397