Treatment Planning and Progress Notation (JCAHO)
Master treatment planning and documentation. Earn 7 CE Credits.
Treatment plans need to utilize assessment information, describe client problems in behavioral terms, specify in measurable steps the objectives that have been individually selected to help clients reach identified goals. This course equips providers to identify what is medically necessary, to allocate and utilize client resources and strengths, to focus case management, and to be familiar with the language of case documentation including involvement of the client in the planning process.
Developed by: Karen Albig Smith, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, CAP, SAP, SAE
Revised 2024
Description: Treatment plans need to utilize assessment information, describe client problems in behavioral terms, specify in measurable steps the objectives that have been individually selected to help clients reach identified goals. This course equips providers to identify what is medically necessary, to allocate and utilize client resources and strengths, to focus case management, and to be familiar with the language of case documentation including involvement of the client in the planning process. Instruction includes an overview of assessment materials used to develop treatment plans, writing an integrated summary, interdisciplinary treatment planning, developing and writing problem statements, goal statements, determining objectives, interventions and progress notation. Information about JCAHO accreditation standards and utilization review requirements for documentation in today's managed care environment is integrated into a hands-on practice session that makes treatment planning and other documentation painless and easy to do. This class is a must for anyone who needs to learn how to better articulate practice activities. Risk management and legal issues are also discussed.
CE Credits: 7 (NBCC Hours - 7)
CE Broker#: 20-11256
Methods: Pre-test, study guide, posttest and evaluation, internet sources via URLs, Q&A by email.
Content Area: Documentation/Treatment planning, Clinical evaluation and assessment, Applications to practice.
Purpose: This course will equip practitioners to write treatment plans and progress notes.
Target Audience: Social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, mental health counselors, nurses, employee assistance professionals, addiction professionals, behavioral health technicians, and other allied professionals.
Online Course
- CE Broker#:
- 20-11256
- CE Credits:
- 7 (NBCC Hours - 7)
- Price:
- $70.00