Diagnosis, Treatment of Mental Disorders (6 Hours)

Total Hours: 6

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1266011

No Book to Buy - Online Text

Unlimited Test Retakes

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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.