Homestudy Course - Tape
Dilemmas in Dual Diagnosis Assessment, Engagement and Treatment
Course Description
In this course you will learn how to: Identify clinical dilemmas when working with dually diagnosed individuals, identify strategies to engage the patient and assess their readiness for change, develop a treatment plan that meets the patient's individual needs and have the patient take responsibility for their treatment.
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: (1) identify clinical dilemmas in the assessment and treatment of dually diagnosed individuals; (2) learn assessment strategies, techniques and priorities to determine how to deal with alcohol and other drug use in those with mental illness and vice versa; (3) identify strategies to engage the client and to develop a treatment plan that meets the client's individual needs and stage of readiness to change; and (4) identify the program, staff and systems necessary to develop person-centered services instead of perpetuating fragmented care for dually diagnosed clients.
Written By:
David Mee-Lee M.D.
Earning CE Credits at Home is as Easy as 1-2-3
1. Listen to the audiotape
2. Complete the test and course evaluation form
3. Mail or Fax in the answer sheet and course evaluation form