"CCMH/547"
BASIC CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND PSYCHOMETRICS
This course is available as part of a degree or certificate program.
View all programsCourse level: "Graduate"
"This course introduces students to models and tools of clinical assessment and diagnosis techniques, including tests and test reports used in counseling and behavioral analysis. Students use the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to practice writing clear, accurate, and useful intake assessments, mental status examinations, and outcome-based treatment planning. Special focus is placed on psychometric properties of tests, test selection criteria, administration, interpretation, and reporting of test results. Multicultural and ethical issues in assessment and psychometrics are also explored."
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Purchase of LabPaq® Hands-on Lab Kits are required for this course.
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