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Georgia Board Of Nursing

Medical Errors Prevention in Nursing

Nursing

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

The goal of this program is to explore approaches to prevent medical errors that are both system-based and human performance-based and The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as they pertain to medical errors in hospitals.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Ethical Considerations For Substance Abuse Counselors

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

Roger K. Crutchfield

Sarah Reinhart

1 hour

Working in the substance abuse treatment field presents dilemmas relating to personal beliefs, judgments, and values. The history of how society views persons with addictions is fraught with emotions, misconceptions, and biases that have affected the care of drug abusers.

This course will explore the definition of ethics and how it differs from morality and law. We will look at the terms frequently used, structured processes for solving ethical issues, and potential areas of ethical challenges such as recovering addicts as professionals, e-therapy, and competence.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Treatment Planning

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

Successful outcomes do not come by accident. A good mental health professional will work with the client to carefully construct a treatment plan that provides the best chances of treatment success.

This course will explore treatment plans, how they are constructed, and how they can help ensure positive gains in therapy.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Human Trafficking and Exploitation

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

Human trafficking is the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others.

This course will explore what human trafficking is, how it occurs and who is most vulnerable, how to recognize risk factors, The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and the Justice for Victims Act of 2015, as well as how drug use is linked to trafficking, treatment options and procedures to helping fight this crisis.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Eating Disorders

Counseling and Social Services Dental/Dental Hygienist

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

The course Eating Disorders depicts the factors that may control eating habits/disorders, the serious disturbances in eating, the cause of eating disorders, the main types of eating disorders, and when they may start.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Detox Protocol Training

Addiction Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Roger K. Crutchfield

2 hours

Drug or alcohol detoxification is the first step to recovery.
A detox will withdraw clients from the drugs or alcohol they take most safely and comfortably possible. A protocol standardizes the process. This course will explore the standard practices facilities employ to assist with detoxification.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Disaster Preparedness for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Professionals and Facilities 20-716018 2-Hours

Addiction Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Counseling and Social Services

Roger K. Crutchfield

2 hours

The recent events of terror, storm destruction, and wildfires have punctuated the importance of educating all healthcare providers on emergency preparedness and bioterrorism.

This course will discuss emergencies and disasters both natural and man-made. We will explore what should be included in emergency response plans and what is needed in preparation. We will look at how mental health professionals can respond to trauma.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.