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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Alexandra L. Terrill, PhD
Brandon Abbs, PhD

Chronic Illness and Depression- PT

Chronic Illness and Depression- PT

3 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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$49

Description:

This  basic-level course addresses the knowledge gap by providing rehabilitation  professionals with an overview of the co-occurrence of depression and chronic conditions and identifying challenges in screening and referring adults with chronic conditions and depression. It provides explanations for potential causes of and contributing factors to depression unique to individuals with chronic medical conditions. Although individuals with chronic conditions are at increased risk for depression, this course also explores factors that may enhance such individuals’ well-being and diminish the likelihood of depression.

Full Course Description
This  basic-level course addresses the knowledge gap by providing rehabilitation  professionals with an overview of the co-occurrence of depression and chronic conditions and identifying challenges in screening and referring adults with chronic conditions and depression. It provides explanations for potential causes of and contributing factors to depression unique to individuals with chronic medical conditions. Although individuals with chronic conditions are at increased risk for depression, this course also explores factors that may enhance such individuals’...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Objectives: At the end of this course the participant will be able to: 

  • Describe the co-occurrence of depression and chronic illness
  • Recognize the symptoms of depression and appropriate assessment tools to screen for depression
  • Identify common causes and contributing risk and protective factors for depression in individuals in medical populations
  • Describe treatment approaches for depression in individuals with chronic illness
  • Describe the implications of chronic illness and depression on physical and occupational therapy practice

Goals & Objectives:

Course Objectives: At the end of this course the participant will be able to: 

  • Describe the co-occurrence of depression and chronic illness
  • Recognize the symptoms of depression and appropriate assessment tools to screen for depression
  • Identify common causes and contributing risk and protective factors for depression in individuals in medical populations
  • Describe treatment approaches for depression in individuals with chronic illness
  • Describe the implications of chronic illness and depression on physical and occupational therapy practice

Disclosures:

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physicall Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Basic

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Alexandra L. Terrill, PhD and Brandon Abbs, PhD received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physicall Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Basic

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Alexandra L. Terrill, PhD and Brandon Abbs, PhD received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.