Clinical/Diagnostic Interviewing and Observation   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PC 429 - Clinical/Diagnostic Interviewing and Observation


Techniques of clinical and diagnostic interviewing and observation will be presented. Students will learn several techniques for interviewing, including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback and establishing a relationship with a client. Students also will learn ways of incorporating theses techniques into models of diagnostic interviewing. Students will be exposed to non-verbal tools methods of interviewing and observation, such as play based interviewing techniques. Techniques for interviewing family members and other collateral sources will be taught. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to this course. (2 credits)