LEARNER OBJECTIVES
• Differentiate between the function of screening and assessment
• Complete an accurate screening and assessment
• Identify multiple sources of information for the assessment
• Describe the purpose of the assessment
• Identify types of questions for each area of the mental status exaM
• Describe the LOCUS and ASAM patient placement criteria
• Accurately make a placement of a client using information from the assessment and LOCUS and/or ASAM
• Identify characteristics of depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders
• Identify differences in assessment between age groups (adolescents, adults, elderly)
• Identify considerations to assess validity/reliability and usefulness of various objective testing instruments
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