Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ETS
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the primary symptoms of schizophrenia.
Recall the possible biological and environmental origins of schizophrenia.
Describe three interventions that can support recovery for patients with schizophrenia.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About this Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Betsy’s Uncle Dave: Schizophrenia in 1958
Betsy’s Uncle Dave: Schizophrenia in 2018
What Changed?
Some Basics about Schizophrenia
Ruling Out Other Diagnoses
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganized Speech
Disorganized Behavior
Cognitive Difficulties
Schizophrenia and Violent Behavior
Suicide and Schizophrenia
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Etiology of Schizophrenia
Causes of Schizophrenia
The Heritability of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and Neurotransmitters
Schizophrenia and Structural Abnormalities in the Brain
Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopment
Schizophrenia and Cannabis
Prenatal and Perinatal Factors
Other Scientific Theories
Review
Summary
Section 4: Recovery and Schizophrenia
Recovery and Wellness
What is Recovery?
Guiding Principles of Recovery
Is Recovery Possible?
Integrated Treatment of Schizophrenia
Medication Management
Psychoeducation and Psychotherapy
Integrated Treatment for Comorbid SUDs
Wellness Programs
Assertive Community Treatment
Family Support Interventions
Supported Employment
Social Skills Training
Cognitive Remediation
Peer Support
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.
Reviewer: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.