Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Support for Patients
- Continuing education credit hours 5.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will have increased your knowledge of appropriate responses and care for persons experiencing a mental health crisis, ranging from short-term intervention to emergency management of a life-threatening situation. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
Distinguish between a mental health “crisis” and “emergency.”
Describe the types, phases, and balancing factors of a mental health crisis.
Recognize signs, symptoms, and contributing factors of a mental health crisis.
Summarise the goals and methods involved in the mental health crisis intervention process.
Explain the considerations involved in mental health triage.
List effective communication techniques for use in crisis intervention.
Discuss steps involved in mental health emergency management.
Outline the assessment process of the patient experiencing a mental health emergency.
Describe the appropriate care for patients experiencing substance use or a mental illness.
Identify ethical and legal concerns related to the care of patients experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency.
Course Description
CEU course for nursing and other health professions. This 5-hour behavioral health continuing education course covers types of mental health crises, the crisis intervention process, and ethical and legal issues. Learn assessment and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing a crisis or mental health emergency associated with depression, anxiety, substance use, and mental health disorders.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
Accredited and Approved Nationwide High-Quality CEU Courses since 1998.
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