Dual Diagnosis Curriculum (Trainer Version)

Dual Diagnosis Curriculum – developed as part of a joint initiative of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to address the needs of people who have an intellectual disability as well as mental health challenges.

This section is reserved for HCQU Dual Diagnosis Trainers.

Module 1 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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This module contains the following courses from the DD Curriculum:

  • Introduction to the Dual Diagnosis Curriculum
  • Crisis Supports and Debriefing
  • Dual Diagnosis in the United States - Past, Present, and Future
  • Target Symptoms of Mental Health Challenges vs. Challenging Behaviors


Credit Hours:

This person may train on the following Dual Diagnosis Curriculum courses for the Office of Developmental Programs: <br>Introduction to the Dual Diagnosis  Curriculum, Crisis Supports and Debriefing, <br>Dual Diagnosis in the US:Past Present, Future, and <br>Target Symptoms of Mental Health Challenges vs Challenging Behavior.

Module 2 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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This module contains the following courses from the DD Curriculum:

  • Common Chronic Health Condition
  • Mental Health Wellness and Recovery
  • “Naming It”: Mental Health Challenges and People With an Intellectual Disability
  • Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Stressful Life Events


Credit Hours:

This person may train on the following Dual Diagnosis Curriculum courses for the Office of Developmental Programs: <br>Common Chronic Health Conditions, Mental Health Wellness and Recovery,<br>“Naming It”: Mental Health Challenges and People With an Intellectual Disability, Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Stressful Life Events

Module 3 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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This module contains the following courses from the DD Curriculum:

  • Common Medications and Side Effects
  • Communicating with the Psychiatrist
  • Intellectual Disability and Psychiatric Disorders
  • The Role of Everyday Lives and Recovery

Credit Hours:

This person may train on the following Dual Diagnosis Curriculum courses for the Office of Developmental Programs: <br>Common Medications and Side Effects, Communicating with the Psychiatrist,<br>Intellectual Disability and Psychiatric Disorders, and The Role of Everyday Lives and Recovery

Module 4 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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This module contains the following courses from the DD Curriculum:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Mental Health Therapy
  • Older Adults and DD
  • Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Support Planning

Credit Hours:

This person may train on the following Dual Diagnosis Curriculum courses <br>for the Office of Developmental Programs:Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health Therapy, <br>Older Adults and DD, Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Support Plans

Module 5 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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This module contains the following courses from the DD Curriculum:

  • Communicating with the PCP
  • Overview of Syndromes
  • Psychotropic Medications
  • Signs and Symptoms of Physical Illness
  • Stress Management for the Direct Supporter

Credit Hours:

This person may train on the following Dual Diagnosis Curriculum courses for the Office of Developmental Programs: <br>Overview of Syndromes, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health Therapy and Dual Diagnosis<br>Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Support, and Stress Management for the Direct Supporter