Assessment, Diagnosis and Screening

These courses focus on the essential skills and clinical frameworks used in assessment, diagnosis, and screening within social work practice. Designed for social workers, the courses examine evidence-based tools and approaches for evaluating client needs, identifying mental health and behavioral concerns, and supporting accurate diagnosis across diverse populations. Topics may include biopsychosocial assessments, risk and safety screening, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and the use of standardized screening instruments in clinical and community settings.

Through practical examples and current best practices, these courses strengthen social workers’ ability to make informed, ethical, and culturally responsive clinical decisions. Emphasis is placed on professional judgment, documentation, trauma-informed assessment, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Collectively, these courses support social workers in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, improving client outcomes, and meeting continuing education requirements while maintaining high standards of professional practice.