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 box for course approval information.
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, and Sarah Reinhart, LCSW
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.
Ms. Reinhart, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.
Course Information:
Relevance and Target Audience: 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.
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: 20-903517
CEBroker Provider Number: 50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-782024
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
Click on Take Course below, right
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe the purpose of the Baker Act.
2. Explain the process of the Baker Act.
3. Identify the situations when the Baker Act would be used.
4. Identify the professionals that could or would be involved in the process.
Board Approvals:
National Approvals
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
Registered Nurse: General
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: General
Licensed Practical Nurse: General
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant General
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Licensed Clinical Social Worker: General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: General
Licensed Mental Health Counselor: General
CEBroker Provider Number: 50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-923525
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