Understanding Schizophrenia

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Updated 20 Mar 2025 Certificate ANCC Accredited 1,507 Ratings

Do you feel confident providing care for people with schizophrenia? Misunderstood and often stigmatised, schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that requires informed, compassionate care.

This Ausmed Course explores best-practice approaches to understanding the disorder, reducing stigma, and improving patient outcomes.

Content

6 Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Schizophrenia and Psychosis
3 Questions
7m
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
4 Questions
7m
Physical Comorbidities
1 Question
4m
Treatment Options
2 Questions
8m
Conclusion
3m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Demonstrate enhanced knowledge and skills required for in the provision of care for people diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis.

2

Describe best-practice approaches to caring for a person with schizophrenia and psychosis.

Who it's for:

Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals working in a range of settings, but especially those working in mental health or who care for people with a mental health condition.

Why it's needed:

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. Misunderstandings about the disorder contribute to widespread stigma, discrimination, and social isolation for individuals living with schizophrenia and their families.

This stigma can create barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare, leading to poorer health outcomes, increased disability and higher mortality rates. It is essential that healthcare professionals understand schizophrenia, its challenges, and best-practice approaches to care.

By increasing their knowledge and confidence in supporting individuals with this diagnosis, healthcare workers can help improve patient outcomes and reduce the impact of stigma in clinical settings.

Purpose:

To increase the level of knowledge of nurses and other healthcare professionals and workers when caring for a person diagnosed with psychosis and schizophrenia.

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Last updated20 Mar 2025

Published06 Jun 2021

Due for review30 Mar 2028
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