Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ATMHE
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall a single-system design that includes a clinical assessment tool
Differentiate between standardized and non-standardized instruments
Explain why assessment tools are important for evaluation
Outline:
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Psychosocial Assessment
What is Clinical Assessment?
Psychosocial Assessment
Mental Status Exam
Marcus: The Client
Basic Information and Background Information
Mental Health Status and Current Functioning
Assessment Results, Recommendations, Strengths, Protective Factors
Assessment Tools for Data Collection
Section 3: Single-System Design Strategy
Single-System Design Strategy
Standardized Instruments
Standardized Mood Assessments
Standardized Anxiety Assessments
Standardized Cognitive Assessments
Standardized Trauma Assessments
Standardized Substance Use Assessment
Non-Standardized Assessment
Single-System Designs
Types of Single-System Designs
Marcus’ Progress
Components of a Single-System Design
Implementing a Single-System Design with Marcus
Conclusion
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet Amira
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.