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Heat Risk and Psychotropic Medication Safety for New Jersey
This 2-hour CE course trains mental health clinicians and direct care staff in New Jersey programs to meet the specific requirements of N.J.A.C. 10:37-6.53, focusing on psychotropic medication–related heat risks, client counseling and education, documentation, caregiver involvement with consent, and annual heat-related awareness protocols for clients, staff, and family members. Instruction includes clinical rationale, regulatory interpretation, structured workflows, and documentation templates to support audit readiness and quality client care.
Course Creation Date: 2/27/2026
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Recite the key elements of N.J.A.C. 10:37-6.53 and related regulations regarding medication education and counseling requirements.
- Explain heat-related responses and how psychotropic medications interact with thermoregulation.
- Deliver client-centered medication counseling that includes heat-related precautions and required elements of documentation.
- Provide and document individualized written medication information in plain language.
- Apply procedures for involving caregivers/family members with client consent.
- Implement the annual “heat related problems” awareness program mandated prior to May 1 each year
Course Author
Board Approvals
National Approvals
Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.
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The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADACBayside 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.
Information
- Relevance: This course is designed for licensed and credentialed behavioral health professionals and direct care staff working within New Jersey mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation programs subject to N.J.A.C. 10:37.
- 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: NA
- Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed for licensed and credentialed behavioral health professionals and direct care staff working within New Jersey mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation programs subject to N.J.A.C. 10:37.