Assessing and Diagnosing Pathological Gambling (8 Contact Hours)
- 1 Section
- 9 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Assessing and Diagnosing Pathological Gambling
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Diagnosing the Gambling Disorder
- Module 2: Biopsychosocial Assessment Foundations
- Module 3: Rapid Screening Instruments
- Module 4: Comprehensive Assessment Tools
- Module 5: Assessing Co-Occurring Disorders
- Module 6: Evaluating Financial and Systemic Harm
- Module 7: The Pathways Model Assessment
- Module 8: Assessment-Driven Treatment Planning
- Post-Test: Assessing and Diagnosing Pathological Gambling
- Program Evaluation
This 8-hour Continuing Education program provides addiction professionals with the specialized knowledge required to assess and diagnose problem and pathological gambling. Participants will explore the transition of gambling disorder in the DSM-5 and master the application of validated screening tools and comprehensive assessment instruments. By examining the clinical procedures for evaluating co-occurring mental health disorders, systemic financial devastation, and gambler subtypes, clinicians will be equipped to develop highly accurate, biopsychosocial case conceptualizations to inform targeted care.
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