Price: $20.00

This course is open to all who are interested in learning more about mental health, diagnosis and behavior. It is particularly relevant to all Mental Health Professionals, Public or Professional Guardians (394 F.S.) and their examining committee members. Administrators, managers, and staff of ALF facilities with the LMH specialty license may also find the subject matter pertinent.

Coursework is fully online. Topics include a ‘dissection’ of the definition of ‘Mental Disorder’ as defined in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. A critical analysis of the DSM descriptions of major mental disorders follows. Alternative assessment modalities are presented.

This course is presented in a unique format. Unlike other PILOT.LLC courses, ‘The DSM-5 Definition of Mental Disorder: Critique and Alternatives’ Course is a self-study opportunity in which the author provides a critical view of the DSM-5. Participants are to read the material and successfully answer a minimum of 80% of the Exam questions correctly in order to earn their ‘Certificate of Completion’.

There are two options for earning your Certificate of Completion:

  1. Standard Certificate:
    • The course may be taken for 2 continuing education credit hours.
    • AHCA and DOEA accepts this training for ALF staff and administrator continuing education credits.
    • AHCA requires a copy of the 'Certificate of (Course) Completion' in staff records for licensed ALFs and AFCHs.
    • A certificate is automatically issued at the end of the course.
  2. CE Broker Approved Certificate:
    • 2 CEs will be earned.
    • NO additional fee will be charged for processing through our partnership with Suwannee River Area for Health Education Center, Inc.
    • This certificate will include the CE Broker provider number and other required information.
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This course is available for use with the In-Service Training Facility Package.  Such training is to be completed within 30 days of facility employment.