CPD 220 - Dual Diagnosis

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of Dual Diagnosis and its definitions and profiles.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Volume IV (DMS IV), Multiaxial Assessment and be able to properly record results of a DSM IV multiaxial evaluation.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of DSM IV criteria for major groups of clinical disorders such as mood and anxiety disorders.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of DSM IV criteria for personality disorders.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationships between alcohol or other drug use and psychiatric symptoms and disorders.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of different treatment approaches for the dually diagnosed patient.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacologic management for the dually diagnosed patient.