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Diagnosis and Management of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders in Children

3.5 CE Hours
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About the Course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based practices for diagnosing and managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents. Drawing from the 2024 systematic review conducted by the Brown Evidence-based Practice Center, the course examines the diagnostic accuracy of brief assessment tools, such as the CBCL-OCS. It also evaluates the comparative effectiveness of treatment modalities, including in-person and telehealth exposure and response prevention (ERP), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and combined approaches. The review also explores treatment harms, gaps in evidence, and implications for clinical practice and research. The course is designed for clinicians, educators, and policy developers seeking to improve outcomes for youth with OCD.

This course is based on the reading online article, Diagnosis and Management of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders in Children created by Dr. Dale W. Steele et al in 2024.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Brown Evidence-based Practice Center December 2024

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Dr. Dale W. Steele
Dr. Dale W. Steele is affiliated with the Brown Evidence-based Practice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a medical doctor and holds a Master of Science degree. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Eduardo L. Caputo
Dr. Eduardo L. Caputo is also a member of the Brown Evidence-based Practice Center. He holds a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in a health-related field. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Course Creator

Barbara F. McMillan, LPC

Barbara McMillan, BA, MS, EdD, LPC has 35 years of experience as a therapist, clinical director, and administrator in mental health and substance abuse programs. She holds degrees in psychology and education, and has been a licensed professional counselor and supervising counselor for many years. After 18 years in various roles in private and public mental health settings, she became a full-time college psychology and sociology instructor.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify the most evidence-supported brief assessment tools for diagnosing OCD in symptomatic children and adolescents.
  2. 2 Compare the effectiveness of ERP (in-person and remote), SSRIs, and combined interventions for treating pediatric OCD.
  3. 3 Evaluate the limitations of current OCD research and discuss implications for equitable diagnosis and treatment across diverse populations.

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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Barbara F. McMillan, LPC – No relevant financial relationships.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$31.50
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Course Details

3.5 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103791

Related Topics

Adolescents Telehealth Obsessive Compulsive Disoder (OCD) Distinct Populations

Availability

This course is available until Sep 18th, 2035.

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