About this course
This online course reviews Baron Von Munchausen, the man and the myth, along with the psychological phenomenon of the "Munchausen" disorders. Specifically, the range and severity of the physical and psychological injuries people intentionally do to themselves and their children to get attention is explored. In addition, relevant therapeutic strategies, along with clinical, ethical, and forensic issues that may arise when working with this population is discussed. Albeit rare, understanding these disorders, known in the DSM-5 as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (formerly Munchausen Syndrome) and Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (formerly Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy), is important as they have significant negative effects on the lives of the individual sufferers, their families and the community at large considering that an estimated $40 million per year is spent in unnecessary tests and other medical resources.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
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.