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Developmentally Appropriate Services for Children and Adolescents in Florida

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Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour

Developmentally Appropriate Services for Children and Adolescents in Florida is a focused training designed to equip healthcare, behavioral health, and human services professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver age-appropriate, safe, and effective services to minors. Grounded in Florida-specific statutes, administrative rules, and accepted standards of care, this course explores how cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral development across childhood and adolescence should inform assessment, communication, treatment planning, and service delivery. Emphasis is placed on ethical and legal responsibilities, family and caregiver involvement, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, and risk management considerations unique to working with youth in regulated Florida settings. Participants will gain a clear framework for aligning daily practice with developmental needs while maintaining compliance with state expectations and professional standards.

Course Creation Date:  12/26/2025

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify key developmental milestones in childhood and adolescence that impact service delivery and clinical decision-making.
  2. Apply Florida-specific statutes and administrative rules to the provision of services for children and adolescents.
  3. Differentiate developmentally appropriate assessment and intervention strategies across age groups.
  4. Integrate family and caregiver involvement into treatment planning while maintaining ethical and legal boundaries.
  5. Recognize the impact of trauma, culture, and environment on child and adolescent development and behavior.
  6. Implement risk management and documentation practices that align with Florida standards and youth-specific care requirements.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
    BaysideCEU is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BaysideCEU maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    BaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for Florida-based healthcare, behavioral health, and human services professionals who provide direct or indirect services to children and adolescents, including clinicians, case managers, direct care staff, supervisors, administrators, and support personnel working in licensed or regulated settings.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • Credit Hours: 1
New!
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
This course is designed for Florida-based healthcare, behavioral health, and human services professionals who provide direct or indirect services to children and adolescents, including clinicians, case managers, direct care staff, supervisors, administrators, and support personnel working in licensed or regulated settings.
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