DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Literacy for Non-Clinicians (10 Contact Hours)
- 1 Section
- 12 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 10h Duration
Course Content
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Principles of Diagnostic Literacy and Scope of Practice
- Module 2: Decoding Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Module 3: Mapping Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Presentations
- Module 4: Demystifying Personality Disorders and Maladaptive Traits
- Module 5: Diagnostic Literacy in Substance Use and Co-occurring States
- Module 6: Identifying Social Determinants of Health and DSM-5-TR Z-Codes
- Module 7: Developmental Lifespan Perspectives in Psychiatric Symptoms
- Module 8: Navigating the Clinical Language of Multidisciplinary Teams
- Module 9: Ethical Boundaries and Scope Limits in Clinical Literacy
- Module 10: Translating Diagnostic Data into Collaborative Care Goals
- References & Policies
- Post-Test: DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Literacy for Non-Clinicians
- Program Evaluation
Clinical evaluation requires a comprehensive understanding of standardized diagnostic criteria across diverse mental health categories. This course gives Certified Mental Health Professionals a structured framework for understanding DSM-5-TR terminology, symptom presentations, and Z-codes while staying within their scope of practice.
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