Total Hours: 30
No Book to Buy - Online Text
Unlimited Test Retakes
Sponsor Approval: Please visit our provider approval page for a list of national and state sponsored approvals.
Course delivery method and format: self-paced online training.
Course Requirements:
1. Course Reading,
2. Online PostTest
3. Course Evaluation.
After successfully completing the Course Reading, PostTest and Evaluation a certificate of completion will be issued online.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Description: This continuing education course is designed to provide mental health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the process of diagnosing, prognosing, and treating mental disorders. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, case studies, and practical applications, participants will gain the skills and insights necessary to effectively assess, formulate diagnoses, predict outcomes, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for individuals with various mental health conditions.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles and frameworks of diagnostic classification systems, including the DSM-5 and ICD-10, and apply them to clinical practice.
- Identify key historical perspectives on diagnosis in mental health and recognize their implications for contemporary practice.
- Critically analyze critiques and controversies surrounding diagnostic systems and integrate this understanding into clinical decision-making.
- Demonstrate cultural competence in diagnosis by recognizing the influence of cultural factors on symptom expression, help-seeking behaviors, and treatment preferences.
- Utilize a variety of assessment techniques, including psychiatric interviewing, history taking, and standardized assessment tools, to gather comprehensive clinical information.
- Differentiate between similar disorders, recognize comorbidities, and address overlapping symptoms and diagnostic challenges in clinical practice.
- Evaluate factors influencing prognosis, including severity of symptoms, comorbid conditions, psychosocial factors, and treatment adherence.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the needs of individuals with mental disorders, incorporating pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and psychosocial interventions.
- Understand the unique challenges and considerations in diagnosing and treating special populations, including children, adolescents, geriatric individuals, and those involved in forensic settings.
- Navigate ethical and legal considerations in diagnosis and treatment, including confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.
