Chronic Illness and Depression
Tracking # 20-749050
$29.95
Course overview
This course presents clinicians with an integrated view of the biological and psychological contributors to and consequences of chronic illness using a biopsychosocial model. Designed for rehabilitation professionals, the course examines the prevalence and symptoms of depression as well as selected chronic medical conditions with which depression is often associated. Structured means of assessing depression are also presented. Contributing risk and protective factors to depression and potential treatments are also explored. Research on depression in chronic illness and applications to practice are relatively new and constantly evolving. A review of this new information can help clinicians determine their role in assisting clients in getting the help they need.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
CE Provider Disclosure Policy
Elite’s policy is to avoid any situation or suggestion of conflict of interest. The company does not commercially support or work with any external commercial interests. To ensure freedom from bias, Elite’s policy is to inform participants of any potential conflict of interested in writing at the beginning of the course and/or throughout the course, as appropriate. To this end, Elite requires signed disclosures of potential conflict of interest from course authors and planning committee members.