Florida Board of Nursing CNA

HIPAA Guidelines and Workers' Compensation
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

This course aims to provide information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.  This course will overview HIPAA and privacy regulations, define and describe how to handle confidential information, and review the penalties and enforcement specific to the Workers’ Compensation industry.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waived Testing
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Substance Abuse CE Courses
Kate Jensen
1 hour
Updated April 6, 2026

Healthcare providers use laboratory test results to diagnose disease, determine prognosis, and monitor a patient’s treatment or health status. Current practice shows an increased trend for medical decisions based on simple tests performed at the point of care.

This course will explore the key aspects of CLIA-testing, the oversight, safety, confidentiality, and testing environment.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Understanding the Psychology of Catfishing (Dating Scams) and Falling for Financial Scams
Behavioral Technicians Mental Health CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

When someone is scammed or “catfished,” they are often embarrassed and feel vulnerable and may not reach out to others for support when needed. This course will explore the psychology behind those most vulnerable, those who prey on others, and working with clients who were taken advantage of.

Anyone can be a victim of being scammed regardless of age, education, or socioeconomic position

 

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Clinical Perspectives on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Best Practices for Inclusive Psychotherapy
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Dr. Elizabeth Ruegg
1 hour
Updated October 22, 2025

This course identifies strategies for mental health providers to support LGBTQIA+ clients in therapy. It defines the LGBTQIA+ acronym and describes common LGBTQIA+ terminology. Issues impacting the well-being of sexually minoritized clients are detailed, including discrimination and stigma, mental health disparities, and unique stressors such as internalized homophobia. Supportive clinical practices with LGBTQIA+ are illustrated, such as creating an affirming therapeutic environment and building a therapeutic alliance. Strategies for navigating supportive family conversations are detailed.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Relapse Prevention
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
1 hour
Updated March 24, 2026

Understanding the significance of relapse prevention, identifying common risk factors, and implementing effective strategies are essential steps in helping a client achieve long-term recovery.

This course will explore what addiction and relapse are, the stages of each, how to develop a relapse prevention plan and how to identify triggers.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Cybersecurity In Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated April 2, 2026

The importance of cybersecurity in the modern world cannot be understated. Confidentiality of records has always been critical to the population we serve.

This course will explore the necessity of digital security in mental health and substance abuse services and how you can support safer systems.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Advanced Directives
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Debra E. Glynn
1 hour
Updated April 2, 2026

This course offers a focused examination of advanced directives within contemporary clinical, ethical, and legal contexts. It reviews the foundations of advance care planning, emphasizing patient autonomy, informed consent, and substituted decision-making, and analyzes the clinical importance of advanced directives in promoting self-determination and guiding care during periods of incapacity. Participants explore the primary types of advanced directives, their essential components, and jurisdictional considerations, along with specialized attention to Behavioral Health Advance Directives, including psychiatric advance planning and issues related to fluctuating decisional capacity. The course further prepares clinicians to competently assist clients in developing, documenting, and integrating advanced directives into treatment planning while maintaining ethical and professional standards.

 

Course created 11/29/2023.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Building Therapeutic Relationships
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Donna Taylor
Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated October 22, 2025

A strong therapeutic relationship is critical to positive outcomes in therapy.  It is as important as the treatment modality.

This course will explore the skills and techniques that therapists need to build a healthy therapeutic alliance.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Proper Body Mechanics and Preventing Falls
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Roger K. Crutchfield
2 hours
Updated April 19, 2026

Fall prevention remains a considerable challenge across the care continuum.  Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of patients fall in hospitals and patient care settings, with 30-50 percent resulting in injury.   This course will explore those most vulnerable to falls and how we can work to prevent injuries.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Eye Wash Safety
Healthcare CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Eye safety is a critical aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. This training will delve into the anatomy of the eye, common workplace eye hazards, types of eye wash stations, OSHA requirements, proper usage techniques, and emergency procedures, all with the goal of equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect your eyes and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Effective and Professional Use of Social Media
Behavioral Technicians Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Debra E. Glynn
1 hour
Updated June 7, 2026

Social media can be a great thing. It helps you keep in contact with friends and family across the globe, you can find out about events going on in your area, and you are frequently “in the know” when things happen in your workplace or with a colleague. Occasionally, this real-time, sometimes unfiltered information has led to social media mistakes that lead to hasty firings and individuals who instantly regret their tweets and posts.

This course will explore the effective use of social media, including the pitfalls of using social media, online image, confidentiality, and workplace expectations.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Informed Consent In Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Behavioral Technicians Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Sarah Reinhart
Roger K. Crutchfield
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

This course embarks on a thorough exploration of informed consent within the realms of mental health and substance abuse treatment. It delves deeply into the intricacies of this procedure, considering the ethical foundations, legal requirements, obstacles, and practical consequences that influence the practice of informed consent. By incorporating historical perspectives, ethical frameworks, and practical case studies, this training aims to shed light on the multifaceted aspect of informed consent in mental health and substance abuse treatment. This approach fosters a nuanced comprehension of its essential role in maintaining ethical standards and enhancing patient care.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Cultural Competence In Counseling
Dental CE Courses
1 hour
Updated August 14, 2025

Effective collaboration supports teamwork and effective treatment. Part of building rapport with clients is communicating and interacting effectively with people across cultures who have varying beliefs and schedules.

In this course, we discuss what cultural competence is, explain why it matters and provide some helpful tips for improving your cultural competence.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Ethics for Allied Health
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Substance Abuse CE Courses
3 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Healthcare professionals appreciate the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think they’ll never happen to you.

Despite their potentially serious consequences, ethical issues are common, and without preparation and reflection, many might be violated unwittingly and with good intentions.

In this course, you’ll learn how to identify and approach various frequently encountered counseling ethical issues and how a counseling ethics code can be your moral compass.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And How To Differentiate These From Mental Illness
Mental Health CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) refer to disorders that typically manifest from birth and have a detrimental impact on an individual’s physical, intellectual, and emotional development.

It’s not uncommon for an individual to be misdiagnosed with a mental illness before receiving a diagnosis for a developmental disorder.  This course will explore the various types of developmental disabilities and how to differentiate these from mental illnesses.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Tuberculosis
Healthcare CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease.

This course will explore how the different forms of tuberculosis, the signs and symptoms of the disease, how it is diagnosed, and infection control procedures.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Methadone
Substance Abuse CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Methadone is used for the treatment of opioid use disorder.  It may be used as maintenance therapy or in shorter periods for detoxification to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. Its use for the treatment of addiction is usually strictly regulated. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Treatment Improvement (OTI) provides guidance on the federal regulations governing the provision of methadone treatment for opioid addiction. According to SAMHSA, all staff who work in an opioid treatment program (OTP) that provides methadone must receive training on methadone.  This course will explore the following:

  • The pharmacology of methadone and other opioid agonist medications.
  • The principles of addiction treatment and the role of methadone in treating opioid addiction.
  • The ethical and legal considerations related to the provision of methadone treatment.
  • The potential side effects of methadone and how to manage them
  • The importance of maintaining the confidentiality and respecting the privacy of patients receiving methadone treatment.
  • The proper handling and storage of methadone and other controlled substances.
This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol Scale Revised (CIWA-Ar)
Substance Abuse CE Courses
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol Scale Revised (CIWA-AR) is an instrument medical professionals use to assess and diagnose the severity of alcohol withdrawal.  The CIWA-AR is one of the most common assessment methods for alcohol withdrawal.  This course will briefly overview the scale, questions, and validity.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Effects of Social Media on Mental Health and Relationships
Mental Health CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
3 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Social media can profoundly impact our relationships, communication, self-esteem, privacy, careers, governments, and beliefs.

This course will explore various social media websites and mobile applications. We will identify trends and statistics. We will delve into the behavioral and emotional pulls that entice users to begin and continue with these activities. We will explore social media’s positive and negative impacts on mental health.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Universal Precautions
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1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Universal precautions involve an approach to infection control to protect workers from HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens in human blood and certain other body fluids, regardless of a patient’s infection status.

This course will explore the four primary universal precautions, proper handwashing, personal protective equipment and proper cough etiquette.

 

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Treating Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Formerly known as dual diagnosis or dual disorder, co-occurring disorders describe the presence of both mental health and substance use disorders.  This course will explore the definition of terms used, most common substances, mental disorders that co-exist, symptoms, causes, and treatments for co-occurring disorders.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Confidentiality
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1 hour
Updated February 24, 2026

The laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records were written out of great concern about the potential use of substance use disorder information against individuals, causing individuals with substance use disorders not to seek treatment.

A risk-managed approach to documentation is a best practice to protect both the client and the professional.

This course will explore 42 CFR part 2, HIPAA, and documentation of substance abuse therapy.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Conflict Of Interest In Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Rebecca Stine
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

A conflict of interest is a set of circumstances that creates a risk that a secondary interest will unduly influence professional judgment or actions regarding a primary interest. Common areas where conflicts of interest can occur in mental health and substance abuse treatment include pharmaceuticals, accepting gifts of various kinds, including meals and drug samples that alter treatment behavior, having a financial interest in a medical product company whose products they prescribe, use, or recommend, and self-referrals.

This course will explore these areas and discuss avoiding conflicts of interest.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Biomedical Waste-Florida Guidelines
Substance Abuse CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 21, 2026

Florida Chapter 64E-16 prescribes minimum sanitary practices for managing biomedical waste, including segregation, handling, labeling, storage, transport, and treatment.  This chapter applies to all facilities that generate, transport, store, or treat biomedical waste to ensure that the waste is handled correctly to protect public health.  Further, this chapter prescribes minimum standards for permitting biomedical waste generators, storage facilities, and treatment facilities, and registering biomedical waste transporters.

This course will explore Florida Chapter 64E-16.

 

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Recognizing and Assisting with Anxiety
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated June 30, 2025

Severe anxiety can arise after trauma or injury or under persistent stress or extreme change. This course will explore how to distinguish between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder, signs, symptoms, and risk factors.  We will also discuss treatment approaches and how you can help.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Court Orders, Subpoenas, Testifying and Risk Managed Documentation
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated February 12, 2026

Mental health providers engage with highly confidential health information.  Litigation causes threats to confidentiality that can hinder the therapeutic process, cause potential damage to your client, depending on what you write in the record, and can threaten your practice. This course will provide mental health professionals with a better understanding of legal terms, suggestions for handling requests for confidential information, and guidance with documentation.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Baker Act
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

This course will explore the Baker Act for involuntary mental illness assessment and treatment.

The term ‘Baker Act’ is formally known as the Mental Health Act of 1971 and is a Florida Statute, but it became the default name for any involuntary hold laws in the United States.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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HIPAA Training For Medical Professionals
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1 hour
Updated April 19, 2026

The purpose of this course is to provide information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.  This course will overview HIPAA and privacy regulations, define and describe how to handle confidential information, and review the penalties and enforcement.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Medical Marijuana Stigma, Regulations, Addiction
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Roger K. Crutchfield
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated March 24, 2026

More than two-thirds of U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical treatments, and more are considering bills to do the same. The use of cannabis as medicine has not been rigorously tested due to production and governmental restrictions, resulting in limited clinical research on the safety and efficacy of using cannabis to treat diseases. Medical marijuana doesn’t always “feel” like a medical treatment or medicine.

This course will explore medical marijuana. We will look at the various ways this treatment is treated differently than other prescribed medications and why. We will also explore how the mental health and addiction fields have changed over the years with issues such as this.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Change, Already.
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated February 6, 2026

Permanent change is hard. Despite the reasons to want to live a sober lifestyle or exercise regularly, changing behaviors permanently takes work.

This course will explore why people behave as they do and how change can be made easier.

Course Creation Date: 5/22/2022

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Child Abuse In Florida
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Roger K. Crutchfield
1 hour
Updated April 22, 2026

Children are suffering from an epidemic of child abuse and neglect. The issue is larger than ever in the wake of the quarantines from the COVID-19 pandemic. This course will explore statistics of child abuse in Florida. We will explore the types of abuse and the signs and symptoms associated with each. The course will review the requirements, timeline, and procedures for reporting child abuse. Prevention strategies will be presented.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)
Behavioral Technicians Mental Health CE Courses
Sarah Reinhart
2 hours
Updated December 4, 2025

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been the industry standard for diagnosing mental health disorders since 1952.  The fifth revision of the Manual was published in May 2013.  The text revision was published in March 2022.  This course will provide an overview of the organization, changes, and transitions from the previous edition and controversies regarding the changes.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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The Use of Psychedelics and Mental Health Treatment
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated April 24, 2026

Psychedelic drugs are not new. Scientists at pharmaceutical companies have been studying them since the early 1900s.  Indigenous communities around the world have used psilocybin and other consciousness-changing compounds for healing for thousands of years.  In the last five years, a handful of high-quality, albeit small, studies have suggested tremendous benefits from the psychedelic psilocybin for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This course will explore their history, use, risks, and potential.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Mindfulness
Behavioral Technicians Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated June 30, 2025

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one’s attention to the present moment without evaluating whether one’s thoughts and feelings are good or bad. It is a skill developed through meditation or other training.

This course will explore the history and origins of mindfulness, the difference between mindfulness, meditation, and flow, the benefits for the client and therapist, and how it can be used in therapy.

 

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Impact of Trauma
CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated June 30, 2025

According to the CDC, half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14 and three-quarters begin by age 24. Many factors may contribute to mental illness, including a history of trauma.

This course will explore emotional and psychological trauma and how these affect individuals over time.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Improved Cultural Competence
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated February 16, 2026

To develop cultural competence, healthcare professionals need to identify their beliefs and build an awareness of their culture. Cultural awareness makes healthcare providers more open to unfamiliar attitudes, practices, and behaviors. This course will explore how culture and stereotypes play a role in our we see ourselves and our clients.  We will explore how we can shift from cultural competence being about racism, genderism, and ageism, to recognizing and working through our biases and blind spots.   We will examine the implications for counseling theory, research, practice, and training.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated June 30, 2025

Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described as the negative cost of caring. It is sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress or burnout.  It is especially relevant to mental health and substance abuse professionals.   Compassion fatigue describes the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others.

This course will explore where this can occur, signs of compassion fatigue, and how to help yourself and others.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Nutrition, Psychotropics, and Mental Health
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated June 30, 2025

What we put into our bodies has the greatest opportunity to affect our health, well-being, and psychotropic drug disposition. This course will explore how to understand better how what we put in our bodies affects our mental health and the medications taken. This will enable us to help our clients get the most out of their bodies, minds, and medications.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Treating Fear and Anxiety: Risk Perceptions In The Wake of The Pandemic, Protests and Economic Concerns
Mental Health CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Uncertainty is very much a part of our lives. This course will explore how to address fear and anxiety in the midst of the pandemic, protests, and economic concerns.  This course will explore the difference between productive and non-productive worry, fear, and anxiety.  We will look at self-soothing exercises and therapeutic techniques.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Safe Medication Management
Healthcare CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
3 hours
Updated May 8, 2026

Nurses play a primary role in the administration of medications across settings. They can also be involved in dispensing and preparing medications, such as crushing pills and drawing up a measured amount for injections.  This course explores factors that contribute to safe medication administration.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Medical Errors Prevention in Mental Health
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Medical errors comprise the largest issue facing this country with regard to health care. This course was designed to educate those in the health care industry and specifically the mental health field on the magnitude of medical errors, their adverse effects, and methods to analyze errors in an effort to avoid future mishaps.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Confidentiality and Documentation for Substance Abuse Records
Behavioral Technicians Substance Abuse CE Courses
Roger K. Crutchfield
1 hour
Updated February 24, 2026

The laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records were written out of great concern about the potential use of substance use disorder information against individuals, causing individuals with substance use disorders not to seek treatment.

A risk-managed approach to documentation is a best practice to protect the client and the professional.

This course will explore 42 CFR part 2, HIPAA, and documentation of substance abuse therapy.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Domestic Violence
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Dental CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated February 16, 2026

This course will review the statistics and prevalence of domestic violence in our society. We will define domestic violence and its various types of abuse.

The course will review the dynamics of violent relationships. Violent relationships follow a predictable cycle of violence. This course will discuss this cycle and review its patterns and screening methods through multiple case studies. The course will delve into special populations and associated risk factors. Upon completing the course, the professional will understand the specific resources available for those in need.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Cultural Diversity, Sensitivity, and Competency
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1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

This course will explore how culture and stereotypes play a role in our we see ourselves and our clients.  We will explore cultural competency through cultural awareness, beliefs, knowledge, and skills.  We will examine the implications for counseling theory, research, practice, and training.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Assessing Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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2 hours
Updated February 16, 2026

An assessment is a basis for understanding the client’s presentation and is the beginning of conceptualizing their functioning into a diagnosis. This continuing education course will explore mental status exams, mental health assessments, alcohol and drug assessments, and the DSM V. We will also introduce the learner to a few popular assessment tools.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Efficacy of the 12 Step Program
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated February 19, 2026

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded in 1935 to help alcoholics abstain from the consumption of alcohol and to “stay sober” through the sharing of their experiences with others who have had similar experiences in a protected environment.

The 12 Step, the cornerstone of the program, was developed later to help govern the fellowship and to establish a consistent approach to spiritual and character-building endeavors. 

This course will explore the history and efficacy of the 12-step approach.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

 

Course Created 12/28/2021.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Incident Reporting in Florida
2 hours
Updated April 22, 2026

This course provides a systematic overview of incident identification, reporting, and documentation per JCAHO and Florida laws. Participants will examine the defining characteristics of reportable incidents, the rationale for timely and accurate reporting, and the procedural frameworks that guide reporting responsibilities.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Suicide and Risk Assessment
Mental Health CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
4 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

This course will review the current statistic for the prevalence of suicide. We will discuss risk factors, assessment of, management and disposition, and how to handle crisis calls.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Violence in the Workplace
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
3 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

This workplace violence course provides information on the extent of violence in the workplace, assesses the hazards in different settings, and develops workplace violence prevention plans for individual worksites.

We will explore who is at risk and how violence can be reduced and avoided.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Pain Management
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Jennifer Garland
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Pain is an individualized concept that requires an equally individualized solution.

This course will explore the physiology of pain, the difference between types of pain, and how to manage it with and without opioids.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Patient Safety
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Patient safety is the absence of preventable harm to a patient during the process of health care and reduction of risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care to an acceptable minimum.  An acceptable minimum refers to the collective notions of given current knowledge, resources available, and the context in which care was delivered weighted against the risk of non-treatment or other treatment.

This course will review the need for timely and accurate incident reports, the root cause analysis process, patient rights, terms regarding patient safety, driver safety, and The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care National Patient Safety Goals.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Infection Control for the Inpatient Setting
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Kate Jensen
2 hours
Updated June 3, 2026

This course provides an in-depth overview of infection control principles, including standard precautions, pathogen transmission, personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and disinfection practices, and outbreak prevention strategies. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and hygienic environments across diverse care settings.

 

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated January 11, 2026

It is estimated that 60 to 75 percent of adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse issues have co-occurring disorders.  Commonly documented co-occurring disorders include conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance dependence.

This course will explore the prevalence, warning signs, specific disorders, and treatment options.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Drug Screening
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Roger K. Crutchfield
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

A drug test analyzes a biological sample used to determine the presence of specific substances.  Drug testing is done pre-employment, randomly by employers, after an accident on the job, during probation, by the police, in the prison system, in recovery programs, in hospitals, and by parents.

This course will explore the types of drug tests, what each screen is for, the collection procedure, and the need for consent.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Anxiety Disorders
Behavioral Technicians Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated January 11, 2026

Severe anxiety can arise after trauma or injury, under persistent stress, or extreme change. This course will explore distinguishing between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder, the top five anxiety disorders, signs, symptoms, and risk factors.  We will also discuss treatment approaches.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Anger Management
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Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated February 16, 2026

Anger is a powerful, natural feeling. Everyone feels it at some time, and we have the right to feel that way. It’s what someone does with anger that makes the difference.

As clinicians, we aim to help clients learn effective ways to manage their anger. In this course, we will explore anger and its causes, common approaches to anger, the problems with anger, the positive aspects of anger, and anger management.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Affirmative Action
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Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Affirmative action is a controversial and often poorly understood policy.  In these courses, we will explore what Affirmative is and outline how it operates in employment settings.  We will consider the major points of controversy. In addition, we detail the contributions of psychologists and other social scientists in helping to demonstrate why affirmative action is needed, how it can have unintended negative consequences, and how affirmative action programs can be most successful.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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First Aid
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Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life or prevent the condition from worsening. In some cases, it may be the only care someone needs, while in others, it may help them until paramedics arrive or they are taken to the hospital. The best way to prepare for these events is to get official first aid certification, but in addition, or until you are able to do so, this course will offer some basic aid and life-saving steps.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Abuse Reporting in Florida
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1 hour
Updated June 2, 2026

This course provides a comprehensive review of abuse recognition, mandatory reporting duties, and the statutory requirements governing reporting practices in Florida. Participants will examine indicators and forms of abuse, professional and legal obligations of mandated reporters, penalties associated with failure to report, and the procedural steps required for timely submission of reports.

It will award 1 continuing education hour.

 

Course created 12/9/2021 .

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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42 CFR Federal Alcohol And Drug Abuse Confidentiality Regulations
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Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated June 3, 2026

The 42 CFR Part 2 regulations serve to protect patient records created by federally assisted programs for the treatment of substance use disorders. Part 2 has been revised to further facilitate better coordination of care in response to the opioid epidemic while maintaining its confidentiality protections against unauthorized disclosure and use. This course will explore these regulations.

 

Course Creation Date:  6/2/2026

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Exploring ASAM Levels and Criteria
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Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated March 24, 2026

The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition, developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, is a widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, and transfer or discharge of addiction patients and those with co-occurring conditions.

This course will provide an overview of the criteria, levels of care, and best practices derived from these guidelines.

Course Updated:  1/2/2026

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Dental Anxiety
Dental CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 2, 2026

Dental fear refers to the fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care. This can be quite severe when diagnosed as dental phobia, odontophobia, dentophobia, or dentist phobia or less severe when described as generalized anxiety. This course will explore dental phobia and anxiety and strategies to reduce anxiety.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Cocaine
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1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

This course will explore the types and use of cocaine. We will look at cocaine-related disorders, DSM IV criteria, the cycle of use, addiction process, and treatment for this drug.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, CPR
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2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

This course will prepare you with the knowledge to respond in an emergency situation. This course follows the guidelines of the American Heart Association, however, it is not meant to replace training with an instructor and will not result in a certification card. This course is intended as continuing education, not certification.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Client Rights and Grievances
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Gregory Crutchfield
Debra E. Glynn
1 hour
Updated February 24, 2026

This course will present an overview of the right to autonomy and self-determination, the right to privacy, the right to receive treatment, the regulations regarding informing clients of their rights, and how to handle client grievances.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Gambling Addiction
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2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Gambling addiction is the uncontrollable continuation of gambling despite the consequences on one’s life. Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain’s reward system much like drugs or alcohol can. In fact, gambling addiction is the most common impulse control disorder worldwide.

This course provides a brief introduction to pathological gambling, gambling disorder, and problem gambling as wells as explores signs, symptoms, and treatment modalities.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Ethics and Boundaries -2 hours
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Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated March 5, 2026

This course will explore the myriad of issues relating to setting and maintaining boundaries within the counseling relationship.

– Key Concepts Regarding Dual Relationships with Clients
– Physical Contact and Sexual Relationships with Clients
– Self Disclosure
– Sound Decision Making and Managing Boundaries Set
– Emotional and Dependency Needs
– Professional Distance
– Therapeutic Styles
– Dynamics Which Make Therapy a Potential Setting for Boundary Violations and Exploitation

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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HIV/AIDS Awareness and Confidentiality
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Jennifer Garland
3 hours
Updated February 16, 2026

This course will update our current understanding of what HIV and AIDS are and how they are transmitted. The prevalence of the disease and how it attacks the body will be explained. Current information on the transmission, as well as the correction of several common myths,  will be taught. The importance of testing and diagnosis is ever-increasing with the significant progress being made regarding the treatment of HIV.

We will explore confidentiality and legal protection for the HIV-infected person.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Reducing Against Medical Advice (AMA) Discharges in Recovery
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Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Treatment Centers struggle with clients wanting to leave Against Medical Advice (AMA) yet research shows that long-term recovery is frequently tied to the length of stay. This course will explore:

Who is most likely to leave against medical advice.
Why do individuals leave against medical advice?
What are the dangers of leaving against medical advice?
What can be done to prevent people from leaving against medical advice?

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Resident Health Needs: Community Setting, Medical, Mental Health & Dental Emergency Procedures
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Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated April 7, 2026

Recovery housing is a service delivery modality that simultaneously addresses the social support and housing needs of those in recovery from substance use disorders. The needs of the resident can go beyond the treatment of the addiction itself.  Staff needs to be ready to address the community setting, medical or dental issues that could come up, and the needs of the resident’s mental health, as so frequently dual issues, are occurring.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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