Free Course - Depression, Get Rid of the Blues! - 1Units

There are as many descriptions for depression as there are weather forecasts for the same day in Texas. What we do know however, is that there are specific causes and treatments for depression, especially for people who are aging. Treatment modalities, help from family and friends, and prevention strategies top the list of learning points in this one hour of continuing education credit.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Teaching Methods

CEUstore.com provides continuing education opportunities for the clinician or practitioner via the World Wide Web. Each person who chooses a course, absorbs the information provided, and subsequently scores 70% or above on the associated test will be provided a certificate of completion that will show the clinician or practitioner has mastered the information provided. Following that procedure each clinician or practitioner will be provided the opportunity to evaluate the process so that CEUstore.com will be able to determine if its objectives are accurate, relevant, and appropriate. Other methods for feedback from customers at CEUstore.com are also provided on this site. Each clinician or practitioner is encouraged to communicate with CEUstore.com via these methods.

Learning Objectives

The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with research on the nature, identification, and treatment strategies regarding Depressive Disorders. The course is intended to assist clinicians and others with enhancing knowledge of the subject. Since mental healthcare practitioners are at a higher than average risk of encountering someone who not only shows the symptoms of depression but is willing to be treated, the ability to identify the problem and generate some initial treatment strategies is appropriate.

Skill Development

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify statistical information related to depression.
2. Understand and identify psychosocial factors associated with depression.
3. Enhance understanding of health risks associated with depression.
4. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of efficacy in different treatment approaches.
5. Correctly answer 70% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.