Bipolar Awareness Certificate Online Training Course

One in six adults have a common mental health condition, and 1% have bipolar disorder. Awareness and understanding of mental illness can go a long way in promoting mental health not just in affected individuals but society as a whole.

This course contains a practical overview of bipolar disorder, its causes, treatment and the impact it has on an individual’s everyday life. It also outlines the steps employers and workers can take to support someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

You Will Learn:

• What bipolar disorder is, the main symptoms and the signs that accompany depressed, manic and mixed episodes
• How bipolar is diagnosed, why it is important to treat it in a timely manner and how it is treated using medication and therapy
• The challenges faced by people living with bipolar disorder and how lifestyle changes can help them manage the condition
• How and why employers should support workers with bipolar disorder and how to uphold the legislation that protects people with the condition from discrimination

Benefits Of Taking This Course:

• If you know someone with confirmed or suspected bipolar disorder, this course will give you a valuable insight into their condition
• If you work with someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder, this course will help you support them in a sensitive manner
• If you are a business owner or manager, this course will highlight your obligations under the law with regards to supporting someone with a chronic mental illness
• If you work in an HR role or have an interest in occupational health, you will benefit from this insight into the difficulties people with bipolar disorder face in the workplace

Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Bipolar Awareness Certificate course content

• Module 1: What is Bipolar Disorder?    
• Module 2: The Diagnosis & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder    
• Module 3: Living with Bipolar    
• Module 4: Supporting Someone with Bipolar Disorder at Work

Bipolar Awareness Certificate course details

• Course Access: Lifetime
• Exams Included: Yes
• Compatibility: All major devices and browsers