Nuts and Bolts of Screening for Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care

WMCP2013 - Nuts and Bolts of Screening for Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care

Micro-Course | 1 Nursing Contact Hour | Estimated 1-Hour Workload

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  • feature icon All Level
  • feature icon 1 Nursing Contact Hour
  • feature icon Estimated 1-Hour Workload
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  • feature icon Accessible for 180 days

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.

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 or older

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.

Faculty Bio

Curriculum

  • Why Misdiagnosis Is Common

  • Bipolar Depression Looks Like Depression

  • Screening Is Essential

  • Implications of Misdiagnosis

  • Screening for Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care

  • Resources for PCPs on Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Diagnosis

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 offers content that includes overviews and descriptions, engagement activities, resources, and a final assessment. Within 180 days of the course purchase date, follow these steps to claim nursing contact hours:

  1. Complete all content in each micro-course,
  2. Achieve 80% or higher for the final assessment,
  3. Complete the end of course evaluation, and
  4. 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.

Features

Validating Screening Techniques

Validating Screening Techniques

Learn how to screen patients for bipolar disorder.

Methods for Accurate Diagnosis

Methods for Accurate Diagnosis

Discover how appropriate screening can help reduce misdiagnosis.

 Direct Application to Primary Care

Direct Application to Primary Care

Apply new knowledge immediately in your practice.

Awards

Micro-Course Badge

Micro-Course Badge in Nuts and Bolts of Screening for Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care

  • feature icon Professional Development
  • feature icon All Level
  • feature icon 1 Nursing Contact Hour
  • feature icon Estimated 1-Hour Workload
  • feature icon Self-Paced
  • feature icon Accessible for 180 days

How to enroll?

  • 1Add course to cart
  • 2Create your account
  • 3Register for course
  • 4Make payment and submit application
  • 5Start learning
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Who is this for

  • Advanced practice registered nurses
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Physician associates