Bipolar Disorder Awareness CPD Course

CPD Online College

Bipolar Awareness

Digital certificate - Included

Bipolar Disorder is often misunderstood. This course seeks to inform you of what this mental illness is and how it affects sufferers and those around them. The symptoms of Bipolar will be explained as well as successful techniques to deal with both manic and depressive episodes.

This course is perfect for anyone who works with or simply knows a person with Bipolar Disorder. With the main aspects of Bipolar explained, students will finish the course with a much deeper knowledge of how to assist people who have this mental illness.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

• Fully CPD registered
• Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
• Fully printed certificate posted next day
• Covers all required legislation and practices
• Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered

• Unit 1 – Understanding Bipolar Disorder: In this first unit we will look at different types of bipolar disorder and how these are categorised. We will also consider different factors which can contribute to an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder. These factors include genetic, chemical, personality and environmental differences. Each one will be explored and the risks associated examined.
• Unit 2 – Experiences of individuals with Bipolar Disorder: Throughout this section of the course we will look at the symptoms associated with bipolar disorder. We will cover both manic and depressive symptoms as well as the feelings and behaviours associated with each.
• Unit 3 – How Bipolar Disorder affects others: Now we will look at how bipolar disorder affects people and those around them. This will include close family, friends, parents as well as the stigma attached to such a mental issue. Here we will also look at issues that bipolar disorder can cause such as relationship, health, work and family issues.
• Unit 4 – Medical intervention and managing episodes: In this part of the course we will consider different types of interventions and ways to manage episodes. We will look at a wide variety of methods as well as the four main types of medical intervention that may be needed for someone who has bipolar disorder including – medication, hospitalisation, therapy and referral to a specialist, such as a psychiatrist.
• Unit 5 – How to help people with Bipolar Disorder: In this final unit of the course we will look at alternative ways to help those with bipolar disorder and different lines of support available. These include local support groups, education regarding the condition and health centres.

How does it work?

This course is studied through out innovative online system which allows you to enrol and complete your training any time, 24/7. The simple and intuitive design of our system means the focus is on the course materials and no time is wasted getting used to how things work.

Simply work through each slide on the course, which are ticked off on your progress bar as you go, and then take the multiple choice quiz to pass. Should you need to attempt the quiz multiple times you can do so - we set no limits on how many times you can attempt the quiz.

Once you finish you can download a copy of your certificate immediately. We also send out a hard copy in the post the very next day.

Course materials

Our courses are designed and written by industry experts in their field from all over the word. Once written, our in-house staff work hard to get the materials on to our innovative system and ensure they are easy to navigate, simple and clear.

Your certificate

A certificate from the CPD Online College is a mark of quality. Our courses are fully accredited with the CPD Certification Service which means we have met their strict criteria for continuous professional development courses.

Once you a pass a course with us, you can download and print a copy of your certificate immediately. We also send out a hard copy, printed in full colour on glossy 170GSM paper, the very next day via first class royal mail. This paper certificate means your studying is fully recognised and you can show off your certificate to you friends, family and colleagues.

Help and guidance

All of our courses are backed by our helpful staff who are here to help every step of the way. Using our online chat you can get real time support if you ever get stuck. Alternatively you can call us to speak with one of the team over the phone.

This course is perfect for people who work with people that have Bipolar, or have a family member that has Bipolar. This includes:

• Mental health nurses
• GP
• Family members.

There are no previous requirements to study this course.

Perfect for anyone who works with people that suffer from Bipolar or has a family member that is experiencing Bipolar.