Understanding Depression: Helping Patients to Improve Outcomes and Quality of Life

Program Description

This course will help social workers develop a plan of care for the management of individuals with kidney disease and depression.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• List four signs and symptoms associated with depression;
• Describe the impact of depression in individuals with kidney disease;
• Describe two evidenced based interventions for the management of depression; and
• Develop a plan of care for the management of individuals with kidney disease and co-occurring depression.

Target audience

Social Workers

Course Length

One hour

Course Details

National Association of Social Workers (NASW): 1.00
Course opens: Wed, Aug 01 2012
Course expires: Thu, Aug 01 2013
Cost: $0.00

Registration

Register for the course here

Questions?

Contact Ruth Martinez.