Understanding Mental Illness

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UMI

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 2/28/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define mental illness
Identify at least four types of mental illness
Describe your role in caring for individuals with mental illness

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Defining Mental Illness

What Is Mental Illness?

Types of Mental Illness

Review

Summary

Section 3: Care of Individuals with Mental Illness

Treatment of Mental Illness

What to Observe

Role of the Individual Working with People with Mental Illness

Review

Summary

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.