Bipolar Disorders (Online)

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13 Mar

Bipolar Disorders (Online)

Bipolar Disorders (Online)

Friday, March 13, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Wednesday, June 30, 2027 (11:59 PM)
5 PDCs
Provider: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Center on Community Living and Careers
Course Name: Bipolar Disorders (Online)

Speaker: Brady F. Powers, Cecilia Pohs-Buckley, Sandra Block
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: https://expand.iu.edu/browse/iidc/cclc/courses/bipolar-disorders---new

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By the end of the course, learners will be able to: 1. Identify the types, risk factors, and prevalence of bipolar disorders. 2. Describe symptoms and how they differ from similar disorders. 3. Identify treatment for bipolar disorders. 4. Identify considerations in approaching bipolar disorders. 5. Recognize how stereotypes and stigma affect an individual with bipolar disorders. 6. Explain how to consider the specific characteristics of bipolar disorder in the career exploration process. 7. Describe how an individual with bipolar disorder can successfully maneuver the post-secondary process. 8. Describe employment considerations and effective employment-related solutions for persons with bipolar disorders.

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This 4 week online course describes the specific characteristics of each type of bipolar disorder, related functional challenges, and appropriate treatment options. We discuss effective employment solutions for persons with bipolar disorders that can lead to successful employment. These courses are intended for professional development and are not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. This course will be offered four times each year. The cost is $75.00. Course open quarterly beginning in February, May, August, and November each year. Registration for each course will open in the month prior to training. Earn professional development credits (CE units, CRCs, PGP hours) upon course completion. The course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. This course contains 8 modules covering: 1. Types, Risk Factors, and Prevalence 2. Symptoms and Differentiation 3. Treatment 4. Considerations and Other Psychosocial Factors 5. Stereotypes and Stigma 6. Career Exploration 7. Postsecondary Education Considerations 8. Employment Considerations and Solutions Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to Canvas. Note: When you register, you'll receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules. Trainees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe. Trainees are allowed to finish the course prior to its conclusion date.