SWK X210 - DSM-5-TR in Practice: Five Key Diagnostic Categories Every Clinician Should Know
This training provides an overview of five major DSM-5-TR (2022) diagnostic classifications commonly identified in adults. It is designed to strengthen assessment by discussing diagnostic criteria, introducing relevant clinical tools and highlighting cultural considerations when diagnosing.
It is strongly recommended that you have access to a copy of the DSM-5-TR when you take this training.
Delivery Options
This training is constructed as a non-interactive, video-based asynchronous distance learning training.
Time to Completion
Total Asynchronous Time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Training Completion Requirements
- Participants must complete all coursework requirements and pass the training post-test with a score of at least 80%. Unlimited attempts are allowed.
- The post-training evaluation survey will be immediately available once the required coursework and post-test are finished, and the evaluation must be completed to receive CE credit.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer, laptop, or tablet capable of accessing online course materials
- Ability to stream video and interactive content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
Additional Technology Information
This course uses H5P to provide interactive course content to learners in the form of interactive videos, interactive presentations, and more. If you require assistance in or experience difficulties completing assignments that use H5P, please contact the COM Digital Accessibility Coordinator at DigitalAccessibility@osumc.edu. Accommodation and assistance will be arranged for you as appropriate free from penalty.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify disorders within the Depressive, Bipolar, Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Substance-Related and Addictive categories in the DSM-5-TR.
- Distinguish between overlapping diagnoses by understanding clinical features between disorders.
- Describe clinical caveats and cultural considerations when conducting the clinical assessment.
What You’ll Earn
- Social workers completing this training will receive 5.5 clinical continuing education clock hours under ACE.
- This training is approved for 5.5 continuing education clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists in the state of Ohio.
- This training is approved for 1 continuing education clock hour for substance use counselors in domain C4 – assessment and diagnosis of substance use disorder (1) in the state of Ohio.
Additional Information
Development Date: August 2026
Target Audience: Licensed behavioral health professionals
Content Level: Intermediate
Training Outline
- Welcome to the Training
- Training Information
- Overview, Objectives, Training Outline and Format, Navigation, Accessibility, AI Disclosure
- Continuing Education Information
- Meet Your Instructor
- Questions? Contact Us
- Training Information
- Module 1: Getting to Know the DSM-5-TR
- Module 1 Introduction
- Lesson 1: An Introduction to the DSM-5-TR and This Training
- Lesson 2: The Evolution of the DSM Manual
- Lesson 3: An Introduction to Multidimensional Assessment
- Lesson 4: Major Classifications and Mental Disorders
- Lesson 5: Using the DSM-5-TR
- Module 1 Review
- Module 2: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Module 2 Introduction
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Depressive & Bipolar Disorders
- Lesson 2: Major Depressive Disorder
- Lesson 3: Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Lesson 4: Bipolar Disorders
- Lesson 5: Depressive & Bipolar Disorders: Clinical Caveats
- Lesson 6: Keys to Accurate Assessments and Differential Diagnosing
- Module 2 Review
- Module 3: Anxiety Disorders
- Module 3 Introduction
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Anxiety Disorders
- Lesson 2: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Lesson 3: Panic Disorder
- Lesson 4: Specific Phobias
- Lesson 5: Anxiety Disorders: Clinical Caveats and Considerations
- Module 3 Review
- Module 4: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Module 4 Introduction
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Lesson 2: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Lesson 3: Acute Stress Disorder and Adjustment Disorders
- Lesson 4: Prolonged Grief Disorder
- Lesson 5: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders: Clinical Caveats
- Module 4 Review
- Module 5: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Module 5 Introduction
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Lesson 2: Substance Use Disorders
- Lesson 3: Substance-Induced Disorders
- Lesson 4: Substance-Induced Disorders vs. Independent Disorders
- Lesson 5: Substance-Related Disorders: Clinical Caveats and Differential Diagnosis
- Module 5 Review
- Putting it All Together
- Wrap-Up
- References
- Post-Test
- Training Evaluation
- Credits
- Certificate
- Next Steps for Your Certificate
PRESENTER
Dr. Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, MSW, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University
Dr. Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, MSW, PhD, is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University. She brings more than 25 years of experience leading DSM workshops and teaching DSM content to graduate students. As a licensed social worker and seasoned educator, Dr. Meshelemiah developed the College’s online DSM practice course and has taught the course in-person and/or online for more than two decades. Attendees of this workshop will benefit from her deep expertise, practical insight and engaging approach to clinical assessment.
Continuing Education Accreditations
The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: 1628), 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. The Ohio State College of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 4/30/25-4/30/28. Social workers completing this course receive 5.5 clinical continuing education credits.
The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.
The Ohio State University College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.
Certificates & CE Reporting
CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey.
Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month).
⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.
Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning
Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14-days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the College of Social Work Office of Continuing Education team at cswce@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructors on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information is provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments.
Phone: (614) 292-3032
Email: cswce@osu.edu
Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/