Substance Abuse CE Courses

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

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated March 11, 2026

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

 

Course Objectives

  1. Discuss the American Disability Act and its five titles.
  2. Discuss the definition of “disability”.
  3. Discuss who is covered and who is not.
  4. Discuss employment issues relating to the ADA and Title V, including Affirmative Action.
  5. Explain the direct threat aspect of substance abuse.

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.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

State Approvals

Information

  • 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 ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 877369
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Last Updated: March 11, 2026
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated March 11, 2026
Add to cart $19.00
  • CE Hours 2 hours
  • National Board Approvals The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
  • CEBroker Course ID 877369