Georgia Board Of Nursing

Cybersecurity In Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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 Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS)
Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Winters
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

Determining the nature and intensity of opioid withdrawal symptoms in a detoxing patient is crucial for healthcare providers to assess the risks and make informed decisions during the detoxification process. This is where the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (C.O.W.S.) plays a vital role in addiction treatment and monitoring a patient’s physical well-being during opioid withdrawal management. This course will not explore the C.O.W.S system.

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
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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
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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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Recognizing and Assisting with Anxiety
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Incident Reporting in Georgia
1 hour
Updated April 22, 2026

This course provides a structured review of incident identification, reporting responsibilities, and documentation standards per JCAHO and Georgia laws. Participants will examine the definition and classification of incidents, the importance of prompt and accurate reporting, and the procedures used to communicate incidents through appropriate channels. Instruction includes guidance on determining who should receive reports, required reporting timeframes, and the preparation of clear, objective, and comprehensive written incident reports. Emphasis is placed on strengthening compliance, risk mitigation, patient and client safety, and organizational accountability.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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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Aggression Control and De-escalation Training
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2 hours
Updated June 4, 2026

Every day counselors, nurses, psychiatric technicians, and others are called upon to intervene in crisis situations that may become dangerous if not handled properly.

This course will explore the prevention of aggressive behavior and crisis intervention techniques, which can include verbal de-escalation and physical interventions. We will identify the definition of aggression, warning signs of aggressive behavior, strategies to diffuse aggressive situations, crisis intervention techniques, and staff responsibilities after an event.

Course created 12/15/2021.

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
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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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Anxiety Disorders
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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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Addictive Process
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Roger K. Crutchfield
1 hour
Updated June 7, 2026

The purpose of the course is to explore and expand on the process of addiction. The course will explore the definition of abuse and addiction, the stages of alcohol and other drug use, the progression of the disease, and treatment options. The course will define specific exercises that can be utilized with clients.

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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Cocaine
CAP/CAC/MCAP Substance Abuse CE Courses
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
Healthcare CE Courses
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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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
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Dental CE Courses Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
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
Behavioral Technicians Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
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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Hazardous Materials and Emergency Procedures
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Dental CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Roger K. Crutchfield
1 hour
Updated March 9, 2026

Hazardous materials include explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons, and radioactive materials. Emergencies can happen during production, storage, transportation, use, or disposal. Everyone is at risk when chemicals are used unsafely or released in harmful amounts.  This is why learning how to safely use and dispose of hazardous materials and respond if an accident occurs is important.

This course will explore how to store and handle hazardous materials and how to handle exposure and disposal.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Special Populations-Counseling Different Ethnicities, Minorities, Age Groups, Sexual Orientations and Disabilities
Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated February 16, 2026

Effective clinical work with individuals from diverse minority groups—including those differentiated by ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and ability status—demands both cultural competence and ongoing self-reflection. These considerations carry significant implications for counseling theory, research, practice, and professional training. This course will examine the unique needs of various special populations and guide mental health professionals in applying culturally responsive and inclusive approaches that honor cultural pluralism and promote ethical, person-centered care.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Sleep Disorders
Behavioral Technicians Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses
Jennifer Winters
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated May 8, 2026

Sleep is a complex and essential behavioral state that occupies approximately one-third of the human lifespan. Although it is a universal and biologically necessary process, its clinical significance is often underestimated. Sleep plays a foundational role in physical health, cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, neurobiological restoration, and overall mental wellness. Disruptions in sleep are not merely secondary complaints; they can contribute to, exacerbate, or reflect underlying psychiatric, medical, and behavioral health conditions. For clinicians, understanding sleep as a core determinant of health is essential to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term client outcomes.

Course Creation Date:  5/7/2026

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Shyness: Causes, Impact and Treatment
Behavioral Technicians Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Winters
1 hour
Updated March 24, 2026

This course will explore how we define shyness from feeling and behavioral aspects. We will look at the various theories for causation and treatment. We will also look at how shyness is influenced by gender, age, and culture.

We will explore research and the treatments most frequently used.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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EMDR Therapy
Mental Health CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 2, 2026

This course provides a clinical overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, including its historical development and theoretical foundations. Participants will examine the primary clinical applications of EMDR and the populations for which it is most commonly utilized. The course will also outline the procedural framework of EMDR, reviewing the core phases of treatment and the mechanisms through which this therapeutic approach facilitates trauma processing and symptom reduction.

Course created 6/28/2020.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Breaking Through Denial
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

The purpose of the course is to enhance the reader’s understanding of denial and to relate stages of denial to the corresponding stages of the disease of addiction. Denial and addiction must be treated concurrently if successful treatment is to be achieved. The course will define specific exercises that can be utilized with clients.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Rebecca Stine
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

The primary purpose of mental health and substance use treatment must be the therapeutic care and treatment of individuals who are suffering from mental health and addiction issues. It must never be the financial or personal gain of the practitioner or facility. Those suffering are inevitably vulnerable.

This course will explore both fraud and waste. We will also look at strategies to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of resources. We will explore how you can be a part of the solution.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Creative Therapies: Utilizing Art, Music, Pet, Aroma, And Dance In Therapy
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Mental Health CE Courses
Jennifer Garland
1 hour
Updated June 30, 2025

Creative and specialized therapies can often be a roundabout way of enabling clients to open up and explore vulnerabilities more cautiously.  This course will explore utilizing music, art, play, movement, pets, and aroma in therapy.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Healthcare CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Jennifer Winters
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.

The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and, in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with unwell people.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Telemental Health
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
4 hours
Updated May 9, 2026

Telemental health has become an increasingly established modality for delivering behavioral health services through secure, interactive audio-visual technologies. As clinical practice continues to expand beyond traditional office-based settings, mental health professionals must be prepared to evaluate when virtual care is clinically appropriate, ethically sound, and responsive to client needs.

This course examines the clinical, ethical, and practical foundations of telemental health practice. Topics include definitions and models of telemental health, potential benefits and limitations of virtual service delivery, client appropriateness and screening considerations, risk management, informed consent, confidentiality, emergency planning, and relevant professional ethical standards. The course also introduces reimbursement and documentation considerations that may affect the delivery of telemental health services across practice settings.

Course Creation Date:  5/7/2026

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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The Role of Nutrition In Recovery
Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Healthcare CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
2 hours
Updated June 7, 2026

Addicts, more than anyone, know that what is put in the body alters health, mood, and abilities.  The same holds if the substance is alcohol, other drugs, or food.  Nutrition plays an important part in overall health and recovery from substance abuse.

This course will explore the connection between nutrition and drugs, how substance abuse disrupts nutrition, the nutritional side effects of detox, what nutrients can benefit recovery, and food as an addiction.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Medical Errors Prevention in Nursing
Healthcare CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

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.
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Motivational Interviewing
Behavioral Technicians Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated April 2, 2026

Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, directive counseling method aimed at enhancing intrinsic motivation that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.

This course will discuss ambivalence and its role in client motivation, overall and specific to substance abuse issues. We will explore the five basic principles of motivational interviewing that can be used to address ambivalence and to facilitate the change process. We will also look at approaches to use with clients in the early stages of treatment.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
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Ethical Considerations For Substance Abuse Counselors
Behavioral Technicians Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Roger K. Crutchfield
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

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.
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Treatment Planning
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated April 18, 2025

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.
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Human Trafficking and Exploitation
Mental Health CE Courses Substance Abuse CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated April 18, 2025

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.
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Eating Disorders
Dental CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated February 11, 2026

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.
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