NUR164 - Schizophrenia (1.0 HR)

Purpose: Healthcare providers will better understand the mental disorder called schizophrenia and how it affects the individual as well as family and friends. Objectives: 1. Define schizophrenia; 2. List and discuss positive, negative and cognitive symptoms; 3. Discuss schizophrenia; 4. Discuss the treatment for schizophrenia. Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.