SW 7011 - Assessment and Diagnosis

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course will provide an overview of assessment and diagnosis in social work practice. Basic theories and concepts of normality, deviance, and psychopathology will be presented with particular attention given to the varying influences of culture, ethnicity and gender. Similarities and differences between assessment and diagnosis will be explored. The major classifications of mental disorders as presented in the DSM-IV-TR will be reviewed from the perspective of diagnosis, assessment and treatment by social work practitioners, and the assumptions underlying the DSM-IV-TR will be examined in light of social work values. Particular attention will be given to the use of biopsychosocial assessments and the use of empathy in the assessment process. Students will develop skills in interviewing for assessments, including performing mental status exams, and making multi-axial diagnoses. Students will also learn procedures for assessing risk (e.g. suicide, homicide, domestic violence) and identifying situations which mandate reporting to authorities. Ethical considerations related to the assessment process will be identified.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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