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Diagnostic Criteria in Clinical Settings: DSM-IV and Cultural Competence

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About the Course

This paper presents a case formulation of an American Indian client who presented depressive symptomology and a history of substance abuse. It attempts to demonstrate how the inclusion of cultural competence into the DSM-IV positively affects diagnosis and potential outcome. Note: This course material begins on page 52 of the article.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Diagnostic Criteria in Clinical Settings: DSM-IV and Cultural Competence created by Michelle Christensen, Ph.D.

Course Material Author

Michelle Christensen, Ph.D.

At the time of this publication, Michelle Christensen, Ph.D. was a professor and researcher at the University of Colorado Health Services Center, American Indian and Alaska Native Programs, in Denver, Colorado.

Michelle Christensen, Ph.D. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. to learn more about the use of DSM-IV in a cultural context
  2. to show how psychosocial environments relate to levels of functioning
  3. to demonstrate how a clinical case can be culturally formulated and explained

Availability

This course is available starting Sep 10th, 2004 and expires Apr 12th, 2019

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Number 100151
  • 3 CE credit hours
  • NBCC: 1 CE credit hour

  • Reading-Based Online
Exam Fee $17.91
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