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PMHS simulation exams that gauge exam readiness
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Avg pass rate for those who complete the whole course
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Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
SECTION 1
Health Promotion: Developmental, Behavioral, and Mental Health
- Health promotion, anticipatory guidance, fostering positive parenting, and resiliency
- Early identification, surveillance, and use/interpretation of universal and risk-related evidence-based screening tools
Exam blueprint areas coveredPMHS
SECTION 2
Evaluation
- Comprehensive developmental, behavioral, environmental, health, and family history
- Consideration of health disparities
- Review of prior assessments
- Administration of DBMH assessment tools
- Physical exam and behavioral observation
- Diagnostic and laboratory tests
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SECTION 3
Diagnostic Decision Making
- Interpretation of findings
- Differentiating typical milestones vs. disorders, genetic influences, and comorbidities
- Differential diagnosis synthesis
- DSM criteria and taxonomy use
- Patient/caregiver discussion
- Initiating referrals and consultations
Exam blueprint areas coveredPMHS
SECTION 4
Management
- Initial management (psychoeducation, goal setting, informed consent, counseling, prescribing pharmacologic agents/therapies, specialty/school collaboration)
- Ongoing management (monitoring, outcome evaluation, managing new diagnoses, advocacy, transition to adult care)
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SECTION 5
Professional Role
- Diversity and cultural competence
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Current knowledge of federal/state laws, ethics, and practice standards
- Integrated care models
- Innovative care delivery (e.g., telehealth, school-based clinics)
- Documentation
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What's included
Access to blueprint aligned practice questions (QBank)
Access to retention focused flashcards
4 timed simulation exams
Personalised study planner to manage your schedule
Ask AI for hints, explanations, and detailed solutions for every question
Detailed analytics highlighting strengths and weaknesses
Risk-free trial - Cancel within 7 days for a full refund for any reason
Continuing Education (CE) hours with a downloadable certificate
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