South Carolina Board Of Examiners For LPC And Therapists

Contraband Awareness and Search Procedures for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Professionals

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

New!

Roger K. Crutchfield

1 hour

It is crucial for mental health and substance abuse professionals to be well-trained in contraband awareness and search procedures to ensure the safety of the patients and staff and the integrity of the program. This course will enhance professionals in understanding and the management of contraband within their facilities. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including identifying various types of contraband, effective and ethical search techniques, and strategies for preventing contraband introduction.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Street Drugs

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

New!

Jennifer Winters

1 hour

Street drugs are dangerous and plentiful. There is no way to know how strong they are or what else might be in them, but their use remains popular despite the risks.

Given the recent proliferation of new street drugs, it is imperative to remain vigilant and informed about the hazards of substance abuse.

This course will explore Krokodil, Flakka, Bath Salts, Xylazine, Slavia, Spice and others.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy

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

Dr. Elizabeth Ruegg

1 hour

This course explores animal-assisted psychotherapy (AAP) theory and practice, focusing primarily on therapy dogs due to their prevalent role in volunteer and professional settings. The historical, theoretical, and practical dimensions of AAP are described so learners gain a foundational understanding of attachment theory, biophilia theory, and human-animal relational theory as they pertain to AAP. The course critically examines the efficacy of AAP through research, outlines challenges, and presents clinical applications across various psychological approaches. It also covers the selection and characteristics of successful therapy dogs, therapy dog registration, and the importance of pursuing advanced training for practitioners interested in integrating AAP into their practice.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

CLIA Waived Testing

Addiction Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP

Kate Jensen

1 hour

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.

Understanding the Psychology of Catfishing (Dating Scams) and Falling for Financial Scams

Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

1 hour

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.

Common LGBTQIA+ Issues in Psychotherapy: Supporting Our Clients

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

Dr. Elizabeth Ruegg

1 hour

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.

Relapse Prevention

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

1 hour

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.

Building Therapeutic Relationships

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

Donna Taylor

1 hour

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.

Effective and Professional Use of Social Media

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Debra E. Glynn

1 hour

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.

Informed Consent In Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Sarah Reinhart

Roger K. Crutchfield

1 hour

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.

Cultural Competence In Counseling

Addiction Counseling and Social Services Nursing

1 hour

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.

Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And How To Differentiate These From Mental Illness

Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

Sarah Reinhart

1 hour

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.

Methadone

Addiction

1 hour

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.

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol Scale Revised (CIWA-Ar)

Addiction

Sarah Reinhart

1 hour

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.

Effects of Social Media on Mental Health and Relationships

Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

3 hours

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.

American Disabilities Act (ADA), Affirmative Duty, and Chapter V for Recovery Professionals

Addiction

2 hours

This course will explore the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 exploring specifically those with alcohol and drug issues, both as a disability and with other disabilities in need of substance abuse treatment.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours. Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Confidentiality

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

1 hour

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.

Conflict Of Interest In Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Rebecca Stine

1 hour

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.

Recognizing and Assisting with Anxiety

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

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Court Orders, Subpoenas, Testifying and Risk Managed Documentation

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

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Baker Act

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

1 hour

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.

Medical Marijuana Stigma, Regulations, Addiction

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

Roger K. Crutchfield

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Change, Already.

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)

Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

The Use of Psychedelics and Mental Health Treatment

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Mindfulness

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

1 hour

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.

Positive Psychology versus Traditional Psychology

Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

1 hour

Most mental health professionals were educated in traditional psychology. An emerging perspective, called Positive Psychology, is gaining momentum. This course will explore the similarities and differences between the two approaches.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Impact of Trauma

Addiction CAP/CAC/MCAP Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Improved Cultural Competence

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

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health

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

1 hour

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.

Nutrition, Psychotropics, and Mental Health

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

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Treating Fear and Anxiety: Risk Perceptions In The Wake of The Pandemic, Protests and Economic Concerns

Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

Medical Errors Prevention in Mental Health

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

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

Confidentiality and Documentation for Substance Abuse Records

Addiction Behavioral Technicians

Roger K. Crutchfield

1 hour

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.

Domestic Violence

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

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

Cultural Diversity, Sensitivity, and Competency

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Dental/Dental Hygienist

1 hour

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous and the Efficacy of the 12 Step Program

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

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Suicide and Risk Assessment

Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

4 hours

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.

Violence in the Workplace

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

3 hours

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.

Advocating for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Client

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

Roger K. Crutchfield

2 hours

This course will explain the importance of advocacy for mental health and addiction services to better prepare master’s level counselors and other professionals to reach and work with clients.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Aggression Control Training

Addiction Counseling and Social Services Nursing

2 hours

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.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Pain Management

Counseling and Social Services Dental/Dental Hygienist Nursing

Jennifer Garland

2 hours

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.

Patient Safety

2 hours

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.

Complaint Resolution

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

This course will focus on helping behavioral health professionals handle complaints made by clients and patients. The lesson will explore the complaint resolution process, each professional’s role, and how to prioritize complaints.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents

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

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

Drug Screening

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

Roger K. Crutchfield

2 hours

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.

Anxiety Disorders

Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Co-Occurring Disorders

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

Roger K. Crutchfield

1 hour

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.

Anger Management

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Affirmative Action

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

Addictive Process

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Roger K. Crutchfield

1 hour

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.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

42 CFR Federal Alcohol And Drug Abuse Confidentiality Regulations

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Sarah Reinhart

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

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.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Exploring ASAM Levels and Criteria

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

1 hour

The ASAM Criteria, 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 give an overview of the criteria, levels of care, and best practices crafted through the use of these guidelines.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Competence: Direct Care Competencies

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the knowledge, skills, and terms that will assist you in applying and delivering maximum standards of care as a direct care professional.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Cocaine

Addiction CAP/CAC/MCAP

1 hour

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.

Client Rights and Grievances

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

Gregory Crutchfield

Debra E. Glynn

1 hour

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.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Addiction Counseling and Social Services Dental/Dental Hygienist Nursing

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

Bloodborne Pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria carried in the blood and can cause disease in people. This course will explore the primary bloodborne pathogens and the OSHA standards regarding these.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Ethics and Boundaries

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

Leesa M. Robertson

3 hours

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.

Reducing Against Medical Advice (AMA) Discharges in Recovery

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training

Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

This course will explore the prevalence, signs, and how to respond to an overdose. We will explore what an overdose is, what the signs are, and how and when to use Narcan, rescue breathing, and CPR.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Sleep Disorders

Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Jennifer Winters

1 hour

Sleep is a behavioral state that is a natural part of every individual’s life. We spend about one-third of our lives asleep. Nonetheless, people generally know little about the importance of this essential activity. It affects our health and mental wellness in a paramount, fundamental way.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Shyness: Causes, Impact and Treatment

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Jennifer Winters

1 hour

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.

Breaking Through Denial

Addiction

1 hour

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.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care

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

Rebecca Stine

1 hour

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.

Creative Therapies: Utilizing Art, Music, Pet, Aroma, And Dance In Therapy

Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Counseling and Social Services

1 hour

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.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Addiction Nursing

Jennifer Winters

2 hours

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.

The Role of Nutrition In Recovery

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

2 hours

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.

Women In Recovery

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

Rebecca Stine

2 hours

Women seeking addiction treatment face unique barriers and distinctive issues or sensitivities from their male counterparts. This course will explore the treatment of substance abuse in women, how substance abuse affects relationships, psychological patterns of why women abuse substances, the significance of family history, how substance abuse affects health, codependency, co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, and social service systems.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

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

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole-patient approach to treating substance use disorders. Research shows that a combination of medication and behavioral therapies is most successful when treating substance-use disorders. MAT is clinically driven with a focus on individualized patient care.

*This is course does not meet the requirements under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 for physician-required training nor the qualification for a waiver to prescribe and dispense buprenorphine. This course is intended to educate professionals in the mental health and substance abuse industry on MAT.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Safety Awareness For Substance Abuse Professionals and Facilities

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

Leesa M. Robertson

2 hours

How an organization plans for, responds to, and recovers from issues is critical to the safety of patients and employees. This course will explore conditions that pose a threat and what should be done. We will look at security measures and how to prepare them. The grievance process will also be reviewed.

This course is offered online. Internet connection required.

Motivational Interviewing

Addiction Behavioral Technicians Counseling and Social Services

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

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.

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.

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.