Home study

Childhood OCD: Symptoms & Assessment

WITH SARA CONLEY, PhD

ENROLL FOR FREE

Course Description

This course will prepare clinicians to recognize symptoms of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and prepare an assessment strategy specific to this population.  Illustrative case examples will be used to describe the essential diagnostic criteria for OCD and the use of specifiers for children and adolescents.  We’ll also discuss contemporary research findings related to the conceptualization and clinical presentation of pediatric OCD.  We’ll conclude with a discussion on clinical interviewing and evidence based assessment tools specific to pediatric OCD.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. List the essential diagnostic criteria for childhood OCD and discuss contemporary research findings related to conceptualization and clinical presentation.
  2. Prepare a child- and adolescent-specific assessment strategy for OCD that includes evidence-based assessment tools.

Home study

On-demand, 90-minute pre-recorded webinar (original recording: 2/2/2023)

CE Credits

1.5 CE credits; 1.5 CE hours

Cost of course

Free!

Intended audience

Introductory-level course for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Presenter

Sara Conley, PhD

Sara Conley, Ph.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Lead for Child and Adolescent services at NOCD.  Dr. Conley is responsible for training a multidisciplinary international network of mental health providers in the treatment of OCD for children and adolescents.  She also provides weekly consultation groups, develops the childhood and adolescent program, and provides direct services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Dr. Conley received specialized training in OCD and related disorders while completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University and her pre-and-post doctoral training with Rogers Behavioral Health.  She also previously worked in private practice and as a clinical supervisor for Rogers. 

Dr. Conley has published articles on OCD and is currently active in treatment enhancement research. She is a current member of the International OCD Foundation. 


Disclosures

Financial: Dr. Conley completed this talk as part of her standard duties at NOCD.

Non-financial: Dr. Conley is a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

Continuing Education Credit

Continuing education (CE) regulations vary by state/jurisdiction.  Check with your state or jurisdiction's licensing board to ensure course acceptance/approval.  

SOCIAL WORKERS

NOCD, #1805, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards(ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 03/25/2023 - 03/25/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.


PSYCHOLOGISTS

NOCD is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NOCD maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


COUNSELORS

NOCD has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7212. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NOCD is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Home Study CE Courses - Information & Policies

REGISTRATION FOR HOME STUDY CE COURSES

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ATTENDANCE, COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATES FOR HOME STUDY CE COURSES

NOCD accurately documents attendance for all CE activities.  To be eligible for CE credit (CE hours) for home study CE courses, participants must view the entire course and successfully complete any prerequisites [i.e., pass the quiz with a score of 75% or greater (70% in the case of 10 questions) within 3 attempts] within 60 days of registration.  NOCD will not offer variable credit for partial course completion or participation.  

Digital certificates of completion are available upon successful course completion.  Certificates are downloadable and are also available in your profile.  Include your licensing information in your profile to have it included on your certificate.


COURSE MATERIALS

Individuals who registered for a home study CE course will have access to course materials for 60 days following registration. 


ACCOMMODATIONS

NOCD does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. We strive to provide an inclusive, accessible learning experience that enables all individuals to engage and participate fully in our programming. Closed-captioning is enabled for all live webinars. Attendees will be able to access a webinar recording with subtitles within 5 days of the event. We also share downloadable PDF copies of course slides, references, and any handouts before the webinar. 


We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations or modifications. Please contact [email protected] or call (312)-620-0670 to request accommodations as soon as possible. We can support requests up to 10 business days prior to the event start time.

A grievance procedure is available below to resolve complaints.


CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR HOME STUDY CE COURSES

Cancellations for our home study courses are not required. Our courses are free and we do not currently have a registration capacity for them. Therefore, it is not necessary to take any additional steps. You are however welcome to email us at [email protected] and we will unenroll you.

In the event of error or course cancellation by NOCD, refunds will be offered. 


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