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Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Affirmative Action

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
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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 will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Discuss affirmative action.
  2. Explore the controversy surrounding affirmative action.
  3. Discuss why many say affirmative action is necessary.
  4. Understand the basics of affirmative action.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

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Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who have direct client contact.  
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: 872837
  • Credit Hours: 2
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who have direct client contact.  
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