Diagnosis of Comorbid Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

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Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses. It is the policy of NurseCe4Less.com to ensure objectivity, transparency, and best practice in clinical education for all continuing nursing education (CNE) activities. 

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. 

Statement of Learning Need

Health professionals need to be alert to the possibility of a dual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and substance use disorder to be able to provide each patient with the most appropriate and individualized treatment options.

Course Purpose 

To provide health clinicians with knowledge about diagnosing a comorbid condition and the new criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) that help guide treatment for bipolar disorder and substance use disorder. 

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Registered Nurses

(Interdisciplinary Health Team Members, including Vocational Nurses and Medical Assistants may obtain a Certificate of Completion)

Disclosures

Dana Bartlett, RN BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC. all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support for this course.

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