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

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


Module 2 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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


Module 3 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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

Module 4 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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

Module 5 - DD Curriculum Train the Trainer

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