Caring for Individuals Affected by Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use
Course Learning OutcomesAs a result of participating in this learning activity the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to appropriately provide care that supports clients overall mental health as evidenced by passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher at the end of the online learning activity.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide Training library designed for agency use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client.
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check activities. These non-graded activities allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding on in the course. At the end of the course, you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and complete the evaluation to obtain a certificate of completion. You will have unlimited attempts to achieve a 70% or higher on the final. The last day to successfully complete this course and receive a Certificate of Completion will be December 31, 2025. You must complete the content, Final Quiz, and Course Survey on or before that day.
- Define Mental Health
- Explain stress, its common causes and healthy coping mechanisms
- Distinguish between common mental illness myths and facts
- Identify two risk factors for mental illness
- Compare and contrast commonly seen mental disorders including major symptoms/characteristics, treatment methods and common side effects of medications used in their treatment
- Outline the aide's role in care of the person with a mental disorder
- Identify reasons that an older adult may experience worsening health problems with the use of alcohol
- Describe signs indicating a client may have a substance use disorder
- Identify who is at a higher risk for suicide and steps to take if suicide is suspected
1.4 Contact Hour: based on 60 minute hour
The estimated time for completion for this activity is 1.4 hour(s).
This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of healthcare paraprofessionals, such as home health aide, and personal care attendants
Beth Schoenfeld RN BSN MSN, Wendi Tingley RN, MSN, Kathy L. Richie, RN, BSN
HLC Institution ID:1399
Commercial Support: This course was developed in accordance with ANCC Commercial Support Guidelines. No commercial support was accepted for the development of this course.
Bias: This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options and is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, trade names from several companies will be used. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorse any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.
Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.
This course was developed with Rochester Community and Technical College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division located in Rochester Minnesota.