Discussion: Assessment Tools Assigned assessment tool; Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a clients response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools, however, are appropriate for use in all clinical situations. You must consider the strengths and weaknesses of each tool to select the appropriate assessment tool for your client. For this Discussion, as you examine the assessment tool assigned to you by the Course Instructor, consider its use in psychotherapy. Learning Objectives · Analyze psychometric properties of assessment tools · Evaluate appropriate use of assessment tools in psychotherapy · Compare assessment tools used in psychotherapy To prepare: · Review this weeks Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide. · Consider the asessment tool assigned to you by the Course Instructor; · Review the Library Course Guide in your Learning Resources for assistance in locating information on the assessment tool you were assigned. · an explanation of the psychometric properties of the assessment tool you were assigned( seen above) Explain when it is appropriate to use this assessment tool with clients, including whether the tool can be used to evaluate the efficacy of psychopharmacologic medications. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. Resources for reference ( 3 reference ) Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Required Media Laureate Education (Producer). (2015a). Counseling competenciesThe application of ethical guides and laws to record keeping [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities. ASSIGNMENT · Reviewthe media in your Learning Resources. · Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice inpsychotherapy. · Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. · Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum experience in this course ( Nurs 6640). · Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements. Resources for reference ( need 3 references) American Nurses Association. (2014). . Washington, DC: Author. Wheeler, K. (Eds.). (2014). (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
