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Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction to Children’s Mental Health Social Security Disability Claims
The Precedent Setting Case of Sullivan v. Zebley
The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation
The Listing of Childhood Impairments
Children’s Mental Disorders Listings
Quick Decision for SSI Payments to Children
Sources of Medical Evidence (MER)
The Concept of “Controlling Weight” and Treating Source Opinions
Relevant Psychological Tests and Measures
Testing within Structured Settings
Ethical Guidelines Regarding Testing
What Mental Abilities Do Children Need?
What Information Goes into the Mental Health Report?
Necessary Information from Other Sources and Other Forms
What Doesn’t Belong In Your Report?
A Call from a Social Security Disability Medical Consultant
Re-evaluating Benefits Over Time: The Diary
Final Thoughts on a Successful Report
Glossary of Terms
References
Post-Test: Children's Metal Health Social Security Disability (SSD) Report Writing: A Guide to Enhanced Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Learn more about the training/licensure required for submitting Disability reports, with a focus on providing a fuller understanding of how mental health Social Security Disability (SSD) determinations are made for children.
Patricia A. Farrell, PhD
3 CE Credit Hours
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This course presents the salient components of the most commonly alleged Disability impairments for children (Organic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Mental Retardation, Anxiety Disorders, Autistic/PDD, and ADHD). The training/licensure required for submitting Disability reports is defined, with a focus on providing health professionals with a fuller understanding of how mental health Social Security Disability (SSD) determinations are made for children, the instrumental legal decision which established children’s right to Disability payments, the associated language and acronyms, the regulations (the POMS) governing mental health disability and how to write effective reports that meet these regulatory standards of Social Security Disability. Specifically, the course offers a glossary of necessary terminology along with guidance on acceptable reports and relevant information on how failure to observe the rules and regulations may have a negative impact on applications for Disability benefits. In addition, a discussion of which psychological/psychiatric tests are acceptable, as well as the importance of behavioral indicators within reports and how to best phrase these, is presented along with a review of the forms used and links to important Social Security website.
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CE Credit Hour: 3 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Patricia A. Farrell, PhD
Cost:$29.00
20-768091
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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 Children’s Mental Health Social Security Disability Claims
The Precedent Setting Case of Sullivan v. Zebley
The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation
The Listing of Childhood Impairments
Children’s Mental Disorders Listings
Quick Decision for SSI Payments to Children
Sources of Medical Evidence (MER)
The Concept of “Controlling Weight” and Treating Source Opinions
Relevant Psychological Tests and Measures
Testing within Structured Settings
Ethical Guidelines Regarding Testing
What Mental Abilities Do Children Need?
What Information Goes into the Mental Health Report?
Necessary Information from Other Sources and Other Forms
What Doesn’t Belong In Your Report?
A Call from a Social Security Disability Medical Consultant
Re-evaluating Benefits Over Time: The Diary
Final Thoughts on a Successful Report
Glossary of Terms
References
Post-Test: Children's Metal Health Social Security Disability (SSD) Report Writing: A Guide to Enhanced Effectiveness
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.
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
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Patricia A. Farrell, PhD
Cost:$29.00
20-768091
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
