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This course covers the prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A Parent Handout on ADHD is included in course materials.

Course length: 277 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, case managers and social workers

As clinicians, one of our responsibilities is to help maintain the safety and well being of our clients. When one of our clients tells us through words or behavior that she/he is thinking about or planning to harm her/himself, it is important that we take these threats seriously. In 2004, suicide was the third leading cause of death in each of the following age groups. This course identifies warning signs, high risk youth, suicide assessment and resources for acquiring assistance.

Course length: 175 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, case managers and social workers

This course covers the prevalence, risk factors and diagnostic criteria associated with Alzheimer`s disease. It provides a review of brain anatomy thought to be involved in the progression of the disease and discusses the state of current research into causes and cures. It also discusses the effects the disease has on caregivers.

Course Length: 270 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, case managers and social workers

This 2 hour course covers three main areas: The history leading to the development of the placement criteria, the theoretical foundations, the assessment dimensional criteria and levels of care training.

Course length: 140 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers

This course provides a comprehensive discussion of bipolar disorder, including symptoms, criteria for diagnosis, and theories about causation, suicide rates, and treatment options. It describes the most common medications used in treatment and effective psychosocial interventions. It also provides highly relevant information about diagnosis in children and adolescents.

Course Length: 276 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers

This course discusses the signs and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents, reviews the latest pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment for this population.

Course Length: 82 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers

This course discusses the prevalence of depressive disorders in children and adolescents, suicide risk factors, causes of the disorders, clinical characteristic and best treatment approaches.

Course Length: 194 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers

This course discusses how to help children cope more effectively with anger and aggression. It teaches children how to build and use a safety plan and to develop skills to be able to talk things through when they are angry.

Course Length: 114 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers

This course reviews the principles of ethical care, discusses the client`s Bill of Rights and informed consent, outlines the process for obtaining informed consent and explains concepts such as advance directives, living will and healthcare surrogate. This course is also available in a version that refers to "patients" instead of "clients" under the title "Patient Rights." **Audio/Video Optional.

Course Length: 142 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers

This course defines what information is considered confidential, it reviews the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the concept of ""minimum necessary"", client rights and release of information, notice of privacy practices and best practices for privacy and security.

Course Length: 202 minutes

Target audience: any healthcare professional such as nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, case managers and social workers