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Course Details
Course Title
Using the DSM-5® for Revolutionizing Diagnosis & Treatment
Date
8/11/2014
Provider
PESI Continuing Education Seminars
Phone
1-800-844-8260
Email
Website
http://www.pesi.com/search/detail/index.asp?eventid=27735
Location
Temecula
Credit Hours
6
Instructor(s)
Martha Teater, MA, LMFT, LCAS, LPC
Method of Instruction
Workshop/Seminar
Approving Agency
APA
Course Syllabus
Course Description
Controversy … change … and one of the most anticipated events in mental health history is finally here. The DSM-5® is going to change the way you view, diagnose, and treat mental illness.
Course Objectives
Describe the structure of the DSM-5® diagnostic process and its new classification system. Articulate revisions relating to childhood and adolescent disorders. Demonstrate improved ability to diagnose mental health issues. Summarize the changes in autism spectrum disorders. Explain the major changes in how to diagnose substance use disorders. Identify the new symptom cluster used for PTSD.