Course Summary
Contact Hours:
2 Contact Hours, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours
Author:
Raymond Lengel (MSN, FNP-BC, RN)
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 05005. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-810726; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
Depression is a prevalent and disabling disease. This course prepares health professionals to identify depression, educate, monitor, and refer patients to appropriate healthcare services to assist patients in managing their depression.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will report an increase in knowledge regarding assessing and managing depression.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the prevalence and comorbidities associated with depression.
2. List four risk factors for depression.
3. Distinguish diagnostic features of major depression.
4. List four non-pharmacological interventions and state their role in the management of depression.
5. Outline the safety and efficacy of different antidepressant medications.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.