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Description
Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction to Mental Health Social Security Disability Claims
The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation
Medical Evidence (MER): Sources, Confidentiality, and “Controlling Weight”
Basic Elements of a Mental Health Report for SSD
Additional Important Elements: Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Report You Prepare
What Happens After the Initial SSD Report Has Been Submitted?
Final Thoughts on a Successful Report
Glossary of Terms
References
Post-Test: Adult Mental Health Social Security Disability (SSD) Report Writing: Guiding Health Professionals through the Maze
Program Evaluation
Learn more about how mental health Social Security Disability determinations are made, & how to write effective reports that meet these regulatory standards of SSD.
Patricia A. Farrell, PhD
3 CE Credit Hours
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This course provides health professionals with a fuller understanding of how mental health Social Security Disability (SSD) determinations are made, the associated language and acronyms, the regulations governing mental health disability and how to write effective reports that meet these regulatory standards of SSD. The salient components of the four most commonly alleged adult Disability impairments (Organic Disorders, Schizophrenic, Paranoid and Other Psychotic Disorders, Affective Disorders and Anxiety-Related Disorders) is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on defining the requisite training/licensure required for submitting Disability reports and providing the necessary guidance on acceptable reports, terms and practitioners and how failure to observe the rules and regulations may have a negative impact on applications for Disability benefits. In addition, which psychological/psychiatric tests are acceptable is covered, as well as the importance of behavioral indicators within reports and how to best phrase these. Lastly, the course reviews the forms used and links to important Social Security websites.
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CE Credit Hour: 3 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistant
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Patricia A. Farrell, PhD
Cost:$29.00
20-810304
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After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
PDF Course Download Link
Description
Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction to Mental Health Social Security Disability Claims
The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation
Medical Evidence (MER): Sources, Confidentiality, and “Controlling Weight”
Basic Elements of a Mental Health Report for SSD
Additional Important Elements: Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Report You Prepare
What Happens After the Initial SSD Report Has Been Submitted?
Final Thoughts on a Successful Report
Glossary of Terms
References
Post-Test: Adult Mental Health Social Security Disability (SSD) Report Writing: Guiding Health Professionals through the Maze
Program Evaluation
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
HealthForum Online is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0355
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.
CE Credit Hour: 3 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistant
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Patricia A. Farrell, PhD
Cost:$29.00
20-810304
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
