Learning module

Using Screenings and Non-Clinical Assessments to Help Serve Your Residents

1 contact hour 3 learning objectives
Assessments are essential components of a Service Coordinator’s toolbox. Determining residents’ needs or abilities is key in providing assistance and making referrals for appropriate supports, services or skills training. This module will provide an overview of assessments, how they can be used and strategies for completing and determining how best to use the information obtained.
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What You'll Learn

Module objectives

  • Gain an understanding of non-clinical assessments and their importance in service coordination.
  • Learn and understand different types of assessments used by service coordinators.
  • Learn strategies for conducting assessments.

Table of Contents

Module sequence

  1. Module Home

    This section introduces the Screenings and Non-Clinical Assessments module. Learners will encounter the module's opening content and navigation context.

  2. Objectives

    Review the learning objectives for this module. Use them to focus on the knowledge and skills covered in the sections that follow.

  3. Background

    This lesson introduces assessments, screenings, surveys, and interviews for understanding residents' situations. It distinguishes service-coordinator assessment work from clinical diagnosis and connects information gathering to planning, services, and referrals.

  4. Defining Assessment

    This section defines assessment in the context of serving residents. Learners will encounter assessment concepts, examples, and a section review.

  5. Types of Assessments

    This section introduces needs assessments, surveys, and other non-clinical assessment types. It explains how assessment information can identify gaps, priorities, and resident support needs.

  6. Conducting the Assessment

    This lesson discusses interviewing techniques for building trust while maintaining professionalism. It describes approaching assessments or screenings as conversations and considering residents' capacities and strengths.

  7. References and Resources

    This section provides references and resources for the Screenings and Non-Clinical Assessments module. Learners will find cited materials and related resources.

  8. Post Test

    Complete the module post-test to check your understanding of the material. Use the results to identify topics you may want to review.

  9. Evaluation

    Share feedback about the module and your learning experience. Complete this evaluation as you finish the module.

  10. Certificate

    Access your certificate after completing the required module activities. Use this section to view or download documentation of completion.