Mental Health Presentations in Rural and Remote Practice
Mental Health Presentations in Rural and Remote Practice
CPD hours: 2.0
This course consists of 6 sections. It is designed to refresh your existing knowledge, provide current standards and guidelines, and increase your confidence (and awareness) when caring for patients with mental health issues.
It is aimed at rural and remote nursing but can be applied to any location.
Course Details
Course Overview
Topics
1. Understanding the prevalence of mental health disorders, their impact on people and society, and factors affecting specific population groups 2. Explain how mental illnesses are classified 3. Identify and understand mood disorders and psychotic disorders (and treatment options available) 4. Describe how to undertake focused mental health and risk assessments 5. Understand documentation requirements and referral processes
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