Behavioral Health Nursing Basics
Tracking # 20-1372095
$165.00
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This intermediate-level course provides nurses with foundational knowledge and practical skills in behavioral health nursing. Learners will explore common psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication techniques, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology basics, and trauma-informed care. Emphasis is placed on safe, patient-centered approaches across diverse care settings, including acute care, outpatient, and community environments. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to assess, support, and manage patients with behavioral health needs while promoting recovery and safety.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Level: Intermediate
CE Credits: 5 Contact Hours
Format: Asynchronous, self-paced (approx. 5 hours total)
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common behavioral health disorders and their clinical presentations
- Apply therapeutic communication techniques in patient interactions
- Recognize signs of psychiatric crisis and initiate appropriate interventions
- Describe basic psychopharmacology principles and medication safety
- Implement trauma-informed and culturally competent care strategies