CPHSSWCE0462 - The DSM-5
49869976
Social Work Continuing Education
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Course Description
This seminar provides an overview of the DSM-5, including a critical examination of the empirical evidence that undergirds the diagnoses in the DSM-5. This course will look at research studies and the empirical evidence that support the diagnoses in the DSM-5. The various chapters/sections of the DSM-5 will be explicated with highlights on the most common occurring diagnoses. A critical analysis of the strengths and limitations of the DSM-5 will also be discussed.
Target Level Audience: Beginner
Course Outline
(00:10) Introduction(00:50) History, Development and Cultural Considerations
(00:30) Research
(00:15) Break
(00:30) Statistics
(00:30) Case Analysis and Practice Application
(00:10) Questions and Wrap-Up
(00:05) Course Evaluations
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the sections of the DSM-5;
- Identify the strengths and limitations of the DSM; and
- List the most common disorders.
When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:
- Recognize potential “disorders” in individuals; and
- Develop more effective interventions for their clients via an enhanced synthesis of their knowledge of the DSM-5.
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