NUR 680-001 - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Didactic 

Course Objectives:

At the completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Articulate an understanding of sources of evidence for clinical practice.

• Describe the major psychiatric disorders and their symptoms.

• Differentiate among related diagnoses based on symptoms, history, and other collected presenting data including cultural influences.

• Utilize evidence in understanding effective treatments and their outcomes for the major disorders.

• Critique instruments utilized for specific disorders and their role for diagnostic purposes including pertinent laboratory tests.

• Articulate an understanding of the DSM as a framework for differential diagnoses.

• Use evidence to formulate accurate diagnoses using case studies provided.

• Develop relevant plans based on evidence for integrated treatment (Psychotherapy, Pharmacology)

Psychiatric Evaluation