BHS-015 — Supporting Individuals with Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders

COURSE DESCRIPTION — BHS-015
Title: Supporting Individuals with Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
CEUs: 1.5 Hours | Audience: HHAs, CNAs, PCAs, DSPs

Overview:
Psychosis can be frightening for clients and caregivers alike. This course equips home care workers with a clear understanding of schizophrenia symptoms, safe communication strategies during psychotic episodes, and the boundaries of the caregiver role in supporting clients with serious mental illness.

Learning Objectives:
– Describe symptoms of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders
– Distinguish positive from negative symptoms
– Apply safe communication techniques during psychosis
– Recognize urgent clinical warning signs
– Support medication adherence and daily functioning

Topics Covered:
Psychosis and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, positive vs. negative symptoms, communication during psychotic episodes, medication adherence support, and crisis escalation protocols.