Description
Primary care providers who are unfamiliar with the differences between depression and bipolar disorder may run the risk of misdiagnosing their patients. This micro-course will provide information that can assist them in recognizing when to screen for depression versus bipolar disorder in order to diagnose and treat appropriately.
What You Will Learn
Upon successful completion of this micro-course, you will be able to:
- Define the reasons misdiagnosis is so common.
- Identify the differences between depression and bipolar disorder.
- Describe the reasons screening is essential for correct and timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Choose validated screening tools for bipolar disorder to help prevent manic episodes, self-medication, and suicide.
- Apply knowledge gained in this micro-course directly to practice.
Accreditation Statement
Walden University College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit P0469.
Criteria for Obtaining Contact Hours
This nursing continuing professional development course consists of seven micro-courses with content that includes overviews and descriptions, engagement activities, resources, and seven assessments. Please note ePortfolio activities are optional material. Within 180 days of the course purchase date, follow these steps to claim nursing contact hours:
- Complete all content in each micro-course,
- Achieve 80% or higher for each assessment,
- Complete the end of course evaluation, and
- Download and print or save your contact hour certificate.
Disclosure Statement
The planners and authors of this nursing continuing professional development activity disclose no relevant financial relationships.
While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.
Refund Policy
You will have 24 hours, or until you receive your completion certificate, to request a full refund after purchase, whichever comes first. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.