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Addiction CAP/CAC/MCAP

Application to Practice MCAP

Leesa M. Robertson
20 hours

The course on readiness to practice in substance abuse treatment provides a comprehensive overview of essential skills and knowledge for effective clinical practice. We will explore diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, including the latest updates from diagnostic manuals such as the DSM-5, as well as placement criteria for determining appropriate levels of care for clients.

This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional credential.  It meets the 20-hour requirement for the Application to Practice Domain.

This course will award 20 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Understand and apply diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders according to current diagnostic manuals such as the DSM-5 and ICD-11, including the ability to differentiate between substance abuse and dependence, as well as other related disorders.
  2. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of various diagnostic and placement criteria used in substance abuse treatment, considering factors such as reliability, validity, cultural relevance, and appropriateness for different populations and settings.
  3. Analyze the continuum of care in substance abuse treatment, including prevention, early intervention, outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), residential treatment, and aftercare, to determine appropriate levels of care based on individual client needs and treatment goals.
  4. Develop cultural competence in substance abuse treatment by exploring cultural factors influencing substance use patterns, treatment-seeking behaviors, and treatment outcomes among diverse populations, and implementing culturally responsive screening and assessment methods to ensure equitable and effective care for all clients.

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

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is intended for Master’s level substance abuse professionals.
  • 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 [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: NA
  • Credit Hours: 20
Leesa M. Robertson
20 hours
This course is intended for Master’s level substance abuse professionals.
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