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Module 4 - Assessment of Disability
This module explains how disability is evaluated, including determining patient history, psychological examination and psycho-diagnostic testing, establishing the flow of how the injury occurred and establishing causation.
 
The qualifications of "experts" are delineated and definitions of mental disabilities are provided.
 
The American Psychological Association's Guidelines are presented and appropriate evaluation procedures are discussed.
 
Classifications of various mental disorders are presented and differentiated, and tests are discussed.
   
  Upon completion of this module, the participant will be able to:
    • Understand tests designed to detect fraudulent claimant issues related to feigning injury  
    • Differentiate between the various mental disorders  
     
  Once you start the module, you will have 10 days to view it. The module can be viewed numerous times if you choose. Each module has been segmented to make it easy for viewing stopping and starting. Simply click the timer bar to stop and start.
   
  An exam will be made available upon completion of the webcast. Once you begin the exam you will have 24 hours to complete it.
   
  The Webcast will not be available for viewing during the examination.
   

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