•Recognize the importance of effective detection and treatment of PTSD and trauma in children, adolescents, and adults in the mental health setting.
•Understand criteria for diagnoses and differentiation between other DSM 5 diagnoses
•Apply the recognized guidelines per the DSM 5 for screening and diagnosing PTSD and trauma in client care
•To demonstrate the competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes of an effective clinician in evaluating and caring for clients with trauma diagnosis in the outpatient mental health setting
•Acquire knowledge of and skills to be able to apply the practice guidelines for the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with a diagnosis of PTSD
•Learn the importance and use of assessments and batteries for assistance in determining the diagnosis of PTSD