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Counseling and Social Services Behavioral Technicians

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been the industry standard for diagnosing mental health disorders since 1952.  The fifth revision of the Manual was published in May 2013.  The text revision was published in March 2022.  This course will provide an overview of the organization, changes, and transitions from the previous edition and controversies regarding the changes.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Explain the purpose of the DSM-5-TR.
  2. Identify the organizational structure of the DSM-5-TR.
  3. Describe the cultural formulation in the DSM-5-TR.
  4. Describe the relationship between DSM-5-TR and ICD-10.
  5. Explain changes in coding systems for DSM-5-TR
  6. Identify changes to the DSM-5-TR
  7. Describe controversies surrounding the DSM-5-TR and future versions of the DSM.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2024 – 02/04/2026.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Provider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    BaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals with mental health issues.  
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: 911270
  • Credit Hours: 2
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals with mental health issues.  
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