(WEBINAR) Introduction to Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment for OCD

CE Type:APASW

CE Type: SW, APA                # of CE's: 6.0 CE's

About This Course

Instruction will be provided in the diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the theoretical underpinnings of Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP), an evidence-based treatment for OCD symptoms. The primary treatment components of EX/RP will be introduced and practical applications of these components discussed.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the symptoms of OCD
• Discuss the theory underlying EX/RP
• Implement psychoeducational treatment components of EX/RP
• Explain how to construct an in-vivo exposure hierarchy
• Discuss the elements of imaginal exposure to feared consequences
• Engage in post-exposure processing of learning

Intended Audience: 

Mental health professionals who may work with individuals with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of OCD.

Instructional Level: 

Intermediate

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All CEU certificates and certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your CEU or Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.

Credit Statements:

6.0 CE credit hours for Psychologists awarded.  BHTEN is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  BHTEN maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Behavioral Health Training and Education Network BHTEN, #1779, 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 have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/22/22-9/22/25. Social workers completing this course receive 6.0 General continuing education credits.