(HS Bloom 051225 2022) Mastering Differential Diagnosis with the DSM-5: A Symptom-Based Approach
Tracking # 20-933310
Course overview
Take your DSM-5 diagnostic skills to the next level! This advanced seminar is designed specifically for mental health professionals seeking to master clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis using the DSM-5, ICD-10 and online assessment tools. The focus of this workshop is on the key symptoms for each diagnosis, common differential diagnoses and frequent comorbid disorders of anxiety, depressive, trauma-related, substance-related, psychotic and neurodevelopmental disorders. Case examples and studies are provided throughout - giving you the opportunity to learn and apply a four-step symptoms-based diagnostic method. Topics include the clinical intake interview, differential diagnoses, online assessment tools to narrow diagnosis and potential comorbidities. Don't forget to have your DSM-5 manual handy!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Margaret Bloom has an employment relationship with Marquette University. She is a consultant for Provost, St. Norbert College and Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Margaret Bloom serves on the National Board Counselor Certification, Center for Credentialing and Education and the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association. She is a member of American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, and Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. She has no relevant non-financial relationships.