Course Code: REL-PAY-0-MA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Apply treatment techniques for patients with common comorbidities and anxiety.
Discuss the relationship between anxiety, other common comorbidities, and patient self-care.
Discuss the principles of collaborative care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Collaborative/Integrative Care
Meet Erin
What is Collaborative Care?
Need for Collaborative Care
Collaborative Care Model Elements
Revisiting Erin
Telehealth and Collaborative Care
Review
Summary
Section 3: Anxiety
Anxiety Defined
Prevalence
Revisiting Erin
Cost
Risk Factors for Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
GAD
SAD
Panic Disorder
Myths Vs. Facts
Evaluation of Anxiety
Medical Conditions
Anxiety Screening
Revisiting Erin
Review
Summary
Section 4: Anxiety and Chronic Illness
Background
Clinician Responsibilities
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cardiovascular Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Review
Summary
Section 5: Anxiety Management
Non-Pharmacological Management
CBT
Stress-Management
Self-Help and Support Groups
Emerging Strategy
When is Medication Appropriate?
Antidepressants
Anticonvulsants and Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Beta-Blockers
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.