Mental Health Education
About The Course
Course Title: OCD Interventions in Clinical Settings
Learning Method: Record asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1.5 credits (general). ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 15 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you’ve watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Description of the Course:
Why is understanding OCD Interventions Important?
1. Enhanced Skills for Effective Interventions:
Understanding and integrating evidence-based practices like CBT in treating OCD is crucial for social workers and mental health professionals. This knowledge equips them with the most effective, current, and scientifically validated methods to aid their clients. By familiarizing themselves with these practices, social workers and mental health professionals can provide more targeted and effective interventions, leading to better outcomes for individuals suffering from OCD.
2. Advocacy for Equitable Mental Health Access:
Social workers and mental health professionals often serve diverse communities, including those marginalized or with limited access to quality mental health care. Understanding the inequities in mental health access, especially for specialized conditions like OCD, positions social workers and mental health professionals to be effective advocates. They can work towards systemic changes that improve access and quality of care for all.
3. Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches in Treatment:
Highlighting the necessity for trauma-informed approaches in OCD treatment ensures effective and sensitive care. Understanding trauma helps in creating a therapeutic environment where patients feel safe and understood. This is essential for building a strong therapist-patient relationship, which is a key component in successful mental health treatment.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand and Explain Evidence-Based Practices in OCD Treatment
Social workers and mental health professionals will gain insight into how evidence-based practices, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are integrated into clinical settings to treat patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). -
Recognize and Address Inequities in Access to Mental Health Care
Participants will learn about the various inequities that exist in accessing mental health care, particularly for OCD treatment. This includes increasing awareness of socioeconomic and systemic barriers to mental health services. -
Explore the Intersection of OCD Diagnosis and Trauma Experiences
Participants will better understand the complex relationship between trauma and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), focusing on how traumatic experiences can influence the onset, progression, and manifestation of OCD symptoms.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education and mental health professionals.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
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