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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ethics and Boundaries -2 hours
Addiction Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Counseling and Social Services
Leesa M. Robertson
2 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.
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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.
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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.
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Breaking Through Denial
Addiction Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP Counseling and Social Services Nursing
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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