Substance Abuse CE Courses

This course provides a clinically focused overview of addiction as a chronic, relapsing condition, integrating neurobiological mechanisms, pharmacological considerations, and the stages of recovery. Emphasis is placed on recovery management, identification and treatment considerations for co-occurring disorders, and evidence-based relapse prevention strategies. The curriculum further examines motivational enhancement approaches and risk reduction strategies to address cross-addiction, supporting comprehensive and sustained recovery-oriented care.

This specialized course is designed for professionals involved in recovery support, focusing on resource linkage, care coordination, and effective documentation. Participants will learn how to efficiently connect clients with appropriate recovery resources, such as counseling services, support groups, and medical treatment facilities. The course will cover strategies for seamless care coordination, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive, continuous care across different service providers. Additionally, it will emphasize the importance of accurate and ethical documentation practices. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will gain skills in creating detailed client records that support continuity of care, meet legal standards, and uphold client confidentiality. This course aims to enhance the effectiveness of recovery professionals in facilitating successful long-term recovery through organized and documented collaborative care.

This comprehensive course is designed for recovery professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of critical areas. It covers essential topics such as ethics in recovery practice, legal issues specific to the field, and thorough training on HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 for confidentiality and privacy in substance use disorder treatment. The curriculum also includes modules on self-care strategies to maintain professional well-being and cultural competence to enhance the effectiveness of services provided to diverse populations. Additionally, the course offers practical training in the administration of Narcan, preparing participants to respond effectively to opioid overdose situations. This well-rounded program aims to equip recovery professionals with the tools needed to provide ethical, legal, and culturally sensitive care while ensuring their own health and resilience in the demanding recovery services field.

This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential.  It meets the 22-hour requirement for the Legal and Professional Responsibility Domain.

Advocating for substance abuse clients involves addressing the multifaceted challenges of stigma, social injustice, and discrimination that can hinder recovery and access to treatment. This advocacy is essential for protecting the rights of individuals affected by factors such as race, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and disability. Effective strategies include educating the public to reduce stigma, promoting policies that ensure equitable treatment access, and empowering clients through self-advocacy skills. Advocates play a crucial role in influencing and negotiating with policymakers and stakeholders to support these changes.

This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist credential.  It meets the 4-hour requirement for the Advocacy Domain.

Course created 4/16/2024.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of addiction, its multifaceted nature, and the effective management of recovery processes. Participants will start by defining addiction and dissecting its physiological, psychological, and social dimensions to better understand how it affects individuals. The curriculum includes a detailed examination of various types of addictive substances and behaviors, with a focus on their impacts on the brain and body. Additionally, the course will cover the identification of common co-occurring mental health disorders and emphasize the importance of integrated treatment plans for individuals with dual diagnoses.

The course on readiness to practice in substance abuse treatment provides a comprehensive overview of essential skills and knowledge for effective clinical practice. We will explore diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, including the latest updates from diagnostic manuals such as the DSM-5, as well as placement criteria for determining appropriate levels of care for clients.

This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional credential.  It meets the 20-hour requirement for the Application to Practice Domain.

Course created 4/10/2024.

Clinical supervision in substance abuse treatment plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, effectiveness, and ethical integrity of counseling services provided to individuals struggling with addiction. Supervision involves the ongoing guidance, support, and oversight provided by experienced and qualified supervisors to substance abuse counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals. Through clinical supervision, counselors receive feedback, consultation, and mentorship to enhance their clinical skills, knowledge of evidence-based practices, and adherence to ethical guidelines.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course for those seeking a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional credential.  It meets the 16 hour requirement for the Clinical Supervision Domain.

This course provides an advanced, clinically grounded examination of substance use disorders, emphasizing the biological, psychological, and social determinants of addiction and the application of major theoretical models to complex clinical presentations. Participants will critically evaluate evidence-based treatment modalities, including pharmacotherapy, behavioral interventions, and adjunctive approaches, with attention to current research and practice guidelines. Through case analysis and applied exercises, learners will develop competency in formulating individualized, culturally responsive treatment plans. The curriculum further addresses ethical and legal standards, clinical documentation, client engagement, and interprofessional collaboration to support readiness for independent and multidisciplinary practice.

This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist credential. It meets the 45 hour requirement for the Treatment Knowledge Domain.

Addiction is characterized by the inability to abstain consistently, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 45-hour requirement for the Understanding Addiction Domain for the initial application for MCAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

This course reviews essential competencies in behavioral health practice, including crisis intervention, ethical decision-making, counseling techniques, and trauma-informed care. Content addresses legal standards related to confidentiality and HIPAA, treatment models, medication-assisted treatment, and culturally responsive practice. Emphasis is placed on leadership, supervision, research application, wellness strategies, and professional self-care to support effective and ethical service delivery.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 25-hour requirement for the Application To Practice Professional Readiness Domain for the initial application for CAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

This course provides an advanced examination of substance use disorders grounded in contemporary neuroscience, etiological frameworks, and clinical research. Content addresses the signs, symptoms, and progression of addiction; co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; and the pharmacological foundations relevant to treatment. Participants will evaluate major treatment models, core clinical components, and evidence-based programs across the full continuum of care, including residential and outpatient settings. Emphasis is placed on recovery-oriented systems of care, family involvement in treatment, and the integration of mutual aid and community-based recovery supports, with consideration of addiction’s intersection with health, criminal justice, and broader social systems.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 80-hour requirement for the Understanding Addiction Treatment Knowledge Domain for the initial application for CAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

This course provides an advanced examination of substance use disorders grounded in contemporary neuroscience, etiological frameworks, and clinical research. Content addresses the signs, symptoms, and progression of addiction; co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; and the pharmacological foundations relevant to treatment. Participants will evaluate major treatment models, core clinical components, and evidence-based programs across the full continuum of care, including residential and outpatient settings. Emphasis is placed on recovery-oriented systems of care, family involvement in treatment, and the integration of mutual aid and community-based recovery supports, with consideration of addiction’s intersection with health, criminal justice, and broader social systems.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 70-hour requirement for the Counseling Domain for the initial application for CAC credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Documentation in the clinical record is an integral part of delivering substance abuse treatment services.  Documentation organizes and evaluates clinical work by demonstrating that the services delivered are effective and efficient.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 10-hour requirement for the Documentation Domain for the initial application for the CAC credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Documentation in the clinical record is an integral part of delivering substance abuse treatment services.  Documentation organizes and evaluates clinical work by demonstrating that the services delivered are effective and efficient.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 15-hour requirement for the Documentation Domain for the initial application for the CAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Counselors are often called upon to provide education about the disease of addiction, its causes and its consequences to clients, their family members and the community at large.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 10-hour requirement for the Client, Family, and Community Education Domain for the initial application for the CAC credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Counselors are often called upon to provide education about the disease of addiction, its causes, and its consequences to clients, their family members, and the community at large.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 15-hour requirement for the Client, Family, and Community Education Domain for the initial application for the CAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Case management offers the client a single point of contact with the health and social services systems. Throughout case management models, in the substance abuse field and elsewhere, there is an overriding belief that clients must take the lead in identifying needed resources. This understanding forms the context for the professional’s work, which focuses on identifying psychosocial issues and anticipating helping the client obtain resources. Case management also embodies the strengths perspective, based on the belief that individuals possess abilities and inner resources that allow them to cope effectively with the challenges of living.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 10-hour requirement for the Case Management and Referral Domain for the initial application for the CAC credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Case management offers the client a single point of contact with the health and social services systems. Throughout case management models, in the substance abuse field and elsewhere, there is an overriding belief that clients must take the lead in identifying needed resources. This understanding forms the context for the professional’s work, which focuses on identifying psychosocial issues and anticipating helping the client obtain resources. Case management also embodies the strengths perspective, based on the belief that individuals possess abilities and inner resources that allow them to cope effectively with the challenges of living.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 15-hour requirement for the Case Management and Referral Domain for the initial application for the CAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals (American Counseling Association).”  Counseling is a collaborative process aimed at the betterment of an individual based on their goals.

Counselors develop a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and concerned others in order to facilitate self-exploration, disclosure, problem-solving, and behavioral change.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 30-hour requirement for the Counseling Domain for initial application for CAC and CAP credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment planning involves creating personalized recovery plans tailored to address individual needs and goals. It begins with a thorough assessment, leading to establishing treatment goals focused on reducing substance use, improving health, and enhancing coping skills. Treatment may include a range of interventions, such as therapy, medication, and support services. Regular monitoring and adjustments ensure the plan remains effective, aiming to empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery and well-being.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 15-hour requirement for the Treatment Planning Domain for the initial application for CAC and CAP credentials.  Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.

Effectively evaluating an individual’s alcohol and drug misuse is pivotal in preventing or intervening early in addiction. Recognizing early warning signs among those susceptible to developing severe drinking or drug-related issues can prompt a shift away from harmful habits. For others, thorough screening and more comprehensive assessments are essential in determining the appropriate course of action toward treatment and recovery.

The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 25-hour requirement for the Clinical Evaluation Domain for initial application for CAC and CAP credentials.  Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.