Assessment and Appraisal in Clinical Practice (3 CE Hours)
- 1 Section
- 4 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Advanced Assessment and Appraisal in Clinical Practice
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Interviewing
- Module 2: Standardized Testing Instruments and Psychometric Principles
- Module 3: Ethical Mandates, Telehealth Assessment, and Diagnostic Conceptualization
- Post-Test: Advanced Assessment and Appraisal in Clinical Practice
- Program Evaluation
This comprehensive three-hour continuing education course provides Kansas behavioral health professionals with an advanced framework for clinical assessment, appraisal, and diagnostic conceptualization. Designed specifically for BSRB licensees, the curriculum explores non-testing appraisal techniques, the rigorous application of standardized testing instruments, and the ethical integration of telehealth assessments. Practitioners will master diagnostic interviewing, psychometric interpretation, and case conceptualization, ensuring they possess the clinical acuity required to accurately diagnose mental health disorders and construct highly effective, culturally sustaining treatment plans.
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