Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE214PP   19944-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
NCE214PP 19944-20032 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Utilization of Psychiatric Principles
Review of typical psychiatric test items for the NCLEX-Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse exams. Includes communication skills, depression and bipolar disorders; schizophrenia, substance abuse, medications, and defense mechanisms. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE214PP   19944-20032 Utilization of Psychiatric Principles
1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills in the work situation. (I)
2. Recognize and describe sign and symptoms of specific mental health disorders, including affective disorders, thought disorders, and substance abuse. (II)
3. List appropriate interventions and medications for specific psychiatric disorders. (III)
4. Describe specific major defense mechanisms and how they are used. (IV)
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NCE214PP   19944-20032 Utilization of Psychiatric Principles
    I. Communication
        A. Therapeutic
        B. Other
      II. Signs and symptoms
          A. Affective disorders
            1. Depression
            2. Bipolar disorder
          B. Thought disorders
            1. Schizophrenia
            2. Other
          C. Substance abuse
            1. Alcohol
            2. Other
        III. Treatment
            A. Interventions
            B. Medications
          IV. Defense mechanisms
              A. Characteristics
              B. Use
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