Brief Description:
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.
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.
Course ID: 20-764467
Provider: 50-204
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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Objectives:
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.
Board 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.
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
Brief Description:
This course will explore how culture and stereotype plays 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: 20-806788
Provider number: 50-204
Author: Beverly Locksley, LCSW
Relevance: This course was designed for masters 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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Objectives:
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.
Board 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.
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 (by a trained social worker)
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
Brief Description:
This course will review the statistics and prevalence of domestic violence in our society. We will define domestic violence and its various types of abuse.
The course will review the dynamics of the violent relationship. Violent relationships follow a predictable cycle of violence. This course will discuss this cycle and review its patterns and way to screen through multiple case studies. The course will delve into special populations and associated risk factors. Upon completion of the course, the professional will have an understanding of specific resources available for those in need.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours. Please see below for board approval information.
Target audience: social workers, mental health counselors, psychiatric nurses, credentialed addiction professionals
Content level: Intermediate
Course ID: 20-806162
Provider number: 50-204
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, NCC, LMHC
Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, NCC, LMHC, is a Licensed Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Professional. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Professional Counseling program. She worked in the psychiatric hospital setting for approximately 4 years and then in private practice for 12 years. She has worked with adults, adolescents, and couples with both court-ordered and voluntary treatment. She expanded her work to include training other professionals through continuing education and has presented and authored over 50 programs nationally on mental health and health care topics.
Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity).
System Requirements: This course will be 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 of 80 percent on testing materials. They also must complete the course evaluation. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. The certificate will remain on the individual’s transcript.
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.
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Explain the prevalence of domestic violence.
2. Explain the definition of domestic violence.
3. Distinguish between the six types of domestic violence.
4. Discuss the dynamics of the violent relationship.
5. Demonstrate the cycle of violence.
6. Discuss how health care professionals can recognize the signs and screen for domestic violence.
7. Identify special populations and discuss associated risk factors.
8. Discuss the impact of domestic violence.
9. Identify legal and social resources available.
Course Outline:
- Introduction with statistics
- History of Domestic Violence
- Family history of abusers
- Gender
- Those that report
- Myths Regarding Domestic Violence
- Loss of control
- Domestic Violence doesn’t affect many people
- Domestic Violence is only physical
- Domestic abuse is only a momentary loss of temper
- Domestic violence only happens in poor families.
- Domestic violence is just an occasional slap or punch that is not serious.
- Drinking or drug abuse causes domestic violence.
- If the abuser is truly sorry and promises to reform, the abuse will stop
- The victim can always walk away from the relationship
- If the violent episodes do not happen that often, the situation is not that serious
- Victims have the types of personalities that seek out and encourage abuse
- Legal Considerations
- Types of Violence
- Physical battering
- Psychological or emotional abuse
- Sexual violence
- Intimidation
- Parallel violence
- Economic abuse
- Symptoms of Abuse/Violence
- Emotional Abuse
- Economic Abuse
- Coercion and Threats
- Intimidation
- Using Children
- Abusing Privileges
- Dynamics of Domestic Violence Relationships
- Cycle of Violence
- Phase one
- Phase two
- Phase three
- Characteristics of Abusers
- Risk Factors for Abuse
- Barriers to Leaving
- Preparing Health Care Professionals to Screen for Domestic Violence
- Battering in Special Populations
- Impact of Domestic Violence
- Legal and Social Resources
- Case Studies
- References
Board 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.
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:
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 (provided by trained sw)
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
Brief Description:
Working in the substance abuse treatment field presents dilemmas relating to personal beliefs, judgments, and values. The history of how society views persons with addictions is fraught with emotion, misconceptions, and biases that have affected the care of drug abusers.
This course will explore the definition of ethics and how it differs from morality and law. We will look at the terms frequently used, structured processes for solving ethical issues and potential areas of ethical challenges such as recovering addicts as professionals, e-therapy, and competence.
This course will award 1 continuing education hours.
Course ID: 20-624487
Provider number: 50-204
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC
Relevance: This course was designed for masters level counselors, substance abuse counselors, and nursing in the addiction field to help them navigate how to make ethical decisions.
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
- Define ethics.
- Discuss the difference between ethics, morality and the law.
- Discuss the importance of competence.
- Utilize a process for making an ethical decision.
Board 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.
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
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.
Brief Description:
This course will update our current understanding of what HIV and AIDS are and how they are transmitted. The prevalence of the disease and how it attacks the body will be explained. Current information on the transmission, as well as the correction of several common myths, will be taught. The importance of testing and diagnosis is ever increasing with the significant progress being made regarding the treatment of HIV.
We will explore confidentiality and the legal protection for the HIV-infected person.
This course will award 3 continuing education hours please see board approvals below.
Course ID: 20-764607
Provider number: 50-204
Relevance: This course is intended for masters level counselors, social workers, and other behavioral professionals. It will assist in their understanding of how HIV is transmitted.
Author: Leesa M. Robertson. M.ED., CAP, NCC, LMHC
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Explain the definition of and the difference between HIV and AIDS.
2. Explore the prevalence of this disease in the United States and the world.
3. Identify how the infection is transmitted and what takes place in the body during the HIV phase and then the AIDS phase of the illness.
4. Explain the current prevention strategies.
5. Dispel common myths associated with this illness.
6. Explore the need for treatment for HIV.
7. Explain the confidentiality issues, as well as the duty to warn.
8. Identify the legal systems in place to protect the HIV-infected individual.
9. Explore appropriate aspects of treatment with an HIV-infected client.
Board 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.
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 (not provided by a trained sw)
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
Brief Description:
This course will review OSHA’s infection control standards and an introduction to bloodborne pathogens.
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: 20-807074
Provider Number: 50-204
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe and carry out effective Standard Precautions.
2. Identify and apply the appropriate isolation precautions according to the mode of transmission of the microorganism.
3. Recognize the symptoms of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and take appropriate precautions until a diagnosis is confirmed.
Board Approvals:
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
South Carolina Board of SW Examiners
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.
