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 will award 1 continuing education hour. Please see the board approval box for course approvals.
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC
Relevance: This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who have direct client contact with clients who have substance abuse issues.
Course ID: 20-871113
Course Provider Number: 50-204
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National Approvals
Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
This course has been approved by Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
State Approvals
Beyond National Approvals which meet most state and certification board requirements individual state board approvals for this course:
CCAPP California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-21-336-0623
Florida Certification Board
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, And Marriage and Family Therapist Board for LPC hours
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Examiners For Licensure of Professional Counselors And Therapists
South Carolina Board of Nursing
CEBroker Provider ID: 50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-871113
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.
States that accept NBCC hours for LPC or LMHC (please verify with your board)
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.
States that accept NBCC hours for LMFT (please verify with your board)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin
States that accept NBCC hours for SW (please verify with your board)
Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin
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