Every day counselors, nurses, psychiatric technicians, and others are called upon to intervene in crisis situations that may become dangerous if not handled properly.

This course will explore the prevention of aggressive behavior and crisis intervention techniques, which can include verbal de-escalation and physical interventions. We will identify the definition of aggression, warning signs of aggressive behavior, strategies to diffuse aggressive situations, crisis intervention techniques, and staff responsibilities after an event.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.  Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Author:  Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LPC

Relevance:  This course was designed for master’s level counselors who have direct care time with mental health and substance abuse clients.  This course will help these professionals prevent and de-escalate volatile situations.

CEBroker Course ID:  20-882169
CEBroker Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. Define aggression.
2. Identify warning signs for aggressive behavior.
3. Identify strategies for de-escalating aggression.
4. Give examples of crisis intervention techniques to use when violence occurs.

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: 20-882169

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

Bloodborne Pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in the blood and can cause disease in people. This course will explore the primary bloodborne pathogens and the OSHA standards regarding these.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.  Please see below for board approvals.

Author:  Susan Jacobs, RN

Relevance:  This course was designed for masters level counselors, substance abuse counselors, and nurses in the mental health or hospital setting to ensure safety from blood born pathogens. 

Course ID: 20-806966
Provider Number:  50-204 

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. List the three primary bloodborne pathogens covered in the OSHA standards.
2. Discuss Universal Precautions.
3. Be able to utilize protective equipment to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogens.
4. Discuss the OSHA standards for bloodborne pathogens.

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.
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.

NAADAC Provider #81892.  BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.

Beyond National Approvals which meet most state and certification board requirements individual state board approvals for this course:
CEBroker Provider ID:  50-204
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, And Marriage and Family Therapist Board
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.
California Board of Nursing accepts hours approved by other state boards.
States that accept NBCC hours for LPC or LMHC:
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.
States that accept NBCC hours for LMFT:
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:
Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin

The laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records were written out of great concern about the potential use of substance use disorder information against individuals, causing individuals with substance use disorders not to seek needed treatment.

A risk-managed approach to documentation is a best practice to protect both the client and the professional. 

This course will explore 42 CFR part 2, HIPAA, and documentation of substance abuse therapy.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.  Please see the board approval information below.

Author:  Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, NCC, LPC

Relevance:  This course was designed for master’s level counselors, therapists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors, that work with clients with substance abuse issues to help them navigate how to make ethical decisions and protect client records to avoid negative consequences from the inappropriate release of records.  

Course number: 20-782024
Course provider:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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Upon successful completion of this course the learners will be able to:

1. Explain the HIPAA regulations.
2. Discuss documentation.
3. Discuss how active listening can add value to communicating with clients.
4. Discuss the technique of behavioral observation.
5. Identify federal, state and local regulations.
6. Explain how the informed consent and release of information process works.

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: 20-782024

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

This course will explore how culture and stereotype play a role in our we see ourselves and our clients.  We will explore cultural competency through cultural awareness and beliefs, cultural knowledge, and cultural skills.  We will look at the implications for counseling theory, research, practice, and training. 

This course will award 1 continuing education hour through the boards listed in the board approval box. 

Course ID:  20-889891
Provider number:  50-204

Author:  Monica Evers, LMHC

Relevance:  This course was designed for master’s level counselors, substance abuse counselors, and nursing in the addiction field to help them better understand how to work with individuals from different cultures. 

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. Gain an understanding of the various ethnicities in the United States.
2. Explore the histories of each population as they became part of the American way of life.
3. Understand how important diversity is when working with different cultures.

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.
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.

State Approvals
Beyond National Approvals which meet most state and certification board requirements individual state board approvals for this course:
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, And Marriage and Family Therapist Board
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (by a trained social worker)
CEBroker Provider ID:  50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-889891 

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.
California Board of Nursing accepts hours approved by other state boards.
States that accept NBCC hours for LPC or LMHC:
All 50 state licensing boards accept hours approved by the NBCC for LPCs or LMHCs.
States that accept NBCC hours for LMFT:
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:
Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin

This course will explore the important points of reporting incidents per JCAHO and Florida laws.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.  Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

CEBroker Course ID:  20-890125
CEBroker Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
Click on TAKE COURSE below, right

Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. Understand and discuss what an incident is.
2. Explain why it is important to report incidents.
3. Understand how to report an incident.
4. Understand who to report an incident to.
5. Understand when to report an incident.
6. Explore how to write an incident.

State Approvals
Florida Certification Board
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726

CEBroker Provider ID:  50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-890125

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.

Maintaining Client and Personal Safety is a core 4-hour requirement for the BHT certification through the Florida Certification Board.  

This course will include content on:
-First Aid
-CPR
-HIV/AIDS
-Universal Precautions
-Verbal De-escalation Techniques
-Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Planning
-Crisis Intervention
-Aggression and Control Techniques
-Staff Safety
-Client Safety

This course will award 4 continuing education hours.  Please see below for board approval information.

Author:  Leesa M. Robertson M.Ed., CAP, NCC, LMHC

Relevance:  This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions and nurses who have direct client contact.

Course ID:  20-457840
Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
Click on TAKE COURSE below, right

Upon successful completion of this course the learners will be able to:

1. Identify and respond to the need for first aid, CPR and do so maintaining universal precautions.
2. Utilize de-escalation techniques to maintain both staff and client safety.
3. Identify aggression and utilize control techniques.
4. Discuss and utilize crisis intervention.

CEBroker Provider ID:  50-204
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.
This course is not approved through the NBCC for continuing education credit.

This course reviews the difference between medication administration and assisting with self-administration of medication, as well as the goals, roles, and responsibilities of unlicensed personnel in medication assistance. 

This course will explore:  

1. Basic terminology associated with medication use;
2. Safe storage, handling, and disposal of medications;
3. Comprehensive understanding of and compliance with medication instructions on a prescription label, a healthcare practitioner’s order, and proper completion of medication observation record (MOR) form;
4. The medical indications and purposes for commonly used medications, their common side effects, and symptoms of adverse reactions;
5. The proper administration of oral, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, inhaled, or topical medications;
6. Safety and sanitation practices while administering medication;
7. Medication administration documentation and record-keeping requirements;
8. Medical errors and medical error reporting;
9. Determinations of need for medication administration assistance and informed consent requirements;
10. Procedural arrangements for individuals who require medication offsite; and Validation requirements.

This course will award 3 continuing education credits.  Please see below for board approvals.

Author:  Deb Loughman, RN and Leesa Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Relevance:  This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions, and behavioral technicians who have direct client contact with clients and may be in the role to observe the client/patient taking their medications.  

Course ID:  20-758033
Course Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1.  Understand the difference between what is meant by administering, self-administering, and assisting with medication.
2. Discuss the medical terminology associated with medications.
3. Understand the difference between brand and generic medications.
4. Explain what an indication and counterindication is.

NAADAC Provider #81892.  BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.

All 50 state alcohol and drug certification boards accept NAADAC approved hours with the exception of Illinois and Louisiana (both states allow for professionals to pay a fee and apply NAADAC hours)

Beyond National Approvals which meet most state and certification board requirements individual state board approvals for this course:
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board
CEBroker Provider ID:  50-204

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.

This course is not approved for NBCC credit.

This course will explore the prevalence, signs and how to respond to an overdose.  We will explore what an overdose is, what the signs are and how and when to use Narcan, rescue breathing and CPR.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.  Please see below for board approval information.

Author:  Leesa M. Robertson M.Ed., CAP, NCC, LMHC 

Relevance:  This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who have direct client contact. 

Course ID:  20-615927
Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1.  Identify what opioids are.
2.  Explain what an overdose is.  
3.  Discuss the risk factors for opioid overdose.
4.  Respond to an overdose.
5.  Use Narcan in the event of an overdose.

CEBroker Provider ID:  50-204
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards.  If you do not see your board here please contact them.
This course is not approved through the NBCC for continuing education credit.

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them directly.