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Mastering Assessment & Intervention Planning in Social Work
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Mastering Assessment & Intervention Planning in Social Work

Master the DSM-5 and Pass with Confidence!
Created byEliezer Shulman
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Level up your Social Work skills!
  • Learn all the Key Concepts for Effective Assessment and Intervention Planning
  • Master the Assessment and Planning domain of the LMSW exam objectives
  • Pass the LMSW exam with confidence!

Course content

1 section5 lectures1h 47m total length
  • BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL HISTORY AND COLLATERAL DATA27:22
  • ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES31:21
  • DSM REVIEW34:29

    This DSM review for LMSW exam prep surveys neurodevelopmental and communication disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and intellectual developmental disorder, with key diagnostic time markers.

  • INTERVENTION PLANNING11:40
  • DSM Review Quiz
  • Case Study – Using the DSM to Assess and Understand a Client2:56

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge necessary

Description

Are you looking for a course to prepare you for the LMSW exam? Does the DSM-5 make you anxious?

Preparing for the LMSW exam can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to Assessment and Intervention Planning. This course is designed to give you a deep, practical understanding of how to evaluate clients, develop accurate assessments, and create actionable intervention plans that meet professional standards.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, integrating client history, current functioning, and contextual factors.

  • Apply the DSM-5 framework to identify potential diagnoses while maintaining a client-centered perspective.

  • Translate assessment findings into effective, evidence-informed intervention plans.

  • Understand the nuances of risk assessment, goal setting, and prioritizing client needs.

  • Analyze realistic case studies to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills, mirroring the style of LMSW exam questions.

What sets this course apart is its practical, hands-on approach. You’ll see exactly how to think like a social worker, applying theory, best practices, and clinical judgment to real-world scenarios.

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Confidently assess clients across age groups and presenting issues.

  • Understand how to use assessment data to create actionable and measurable interventions.

  • Be prepared for the LMSW exam and more importantly, for practical social work practice.

Who this course is for:

  • Social work students preparing for the LMSW exam.

  • Early-career social workers seeking to improve assessment and planning skills.

  • Anyone looking to apply social work theory to real client scenarios effectively.

This course bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you move from assessment to action with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.

Enroll now and embark on a comprehensive, confidence-boosting journey towards LMSW exam success!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to study the LMSW exam objectives in order to pass with confidence!