Brief Description:
The purpose of the course is to explore and expand on the process of addiction. The course will explore the definition of abuse and addiction, the stages of alcohol and other drug use, the progression of the disease and treatment options. The course will define specific exercises that can be utilized with clients.
This course will award 3 continuing education hours.
Course ID: 20-307761
Course Provider Number: 50-204
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Explore the process of addiction.
2. Identify the DSM requirements for the various diagnosis.
3. Explore the stages of addiction.
4. Identify exercises that can be utilized to manage drug seeking and use.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Certification Board (FCB)
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and
Mental Health Counseling, #726
This course is not approved for NBCC credit.
Many state boards ACCEPT courses approved through other state boards or by national boards such as NBCC. Please check with your state board if it is not listed here.
Brief Description:
Every day counselors, nurses, psychiatric technicians and others are called upon to intervene in crisis situations which 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 for 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 masters 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: 20-603283
Provider number: 50-204
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Define aggression and it’s forms.
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.
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
– Florida Certification Board
– District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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 explore the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 exploring specifically those with alcohol and drug issues, both as a disability and with other disabilities in need of substance abuse treatment.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
CE Broker Course ID: 20-577167
CE Broker Provider ID: 50-204
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the American Disability Act and its five titles.
- Discuss the definition of “disability”.
- Discuss who is covered and who is not.
- Discuss employment issues relating to the ADA and Title V, including Affirmative Action.
- Explain the direct threat aspect of substance abuse.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
-This course is not approved for NBCC credit.
Brief Description:
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people. This course will explore the primary blood borne pathogens and the OSHA standards regarding these.
This course will award 3 continuing education hours.
Course ID: 20-631174
Provider Number: 50-204
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Objectives:
Upon of this course the learner will be able to:
- List the three primary bloodborne pathogens covered in the OSHA standards.
- Discuss Universal Precautions.
- Be able to utilize protective equipment to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogens.
- Discuss the OSHA standards for blood borne pathogens.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Dentistry
-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
This course is not approved for NBCC credit.
Brief Description:
This course will present an overview of the right to autonomy and self-determination, the right to privacy, the right to receive treatment and the regulations regarding informing clients of their rights as well as how to handle client grievances.
This course will award 2 continuing education credit hours.
Course ID: 20-572096
Provider number: 50-204
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
- Explain the right to autonomy.
- Discuss the right to privacy.
- Discuss the right to receive or refuse treatment.
- Understand how to explain these rights to clients.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
Brief Description:
This is a core 8 hour requirement for the CBHT training certification.
This course will include content on:
-Identification and Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders
-Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
-Basic Psychopharmacology
-Side-Effects of Medication
-Clinical Risk Assessment
-Client Competency Assessment
-Daily Living Skills
-Treatment Plans
-Community Resources
-Verbal-Non-Verbal Communication
-Relapse
This course will award 8 continuing education hours.
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learners will be able to:
1. Discuss the substance abuse diagnosis and what markers need to be present.
2. Discuss mental health disorders and what markers need to be present.
3. Discuss the potential side effects of common medications.
4. Identify how to assess for risks associated with relapse.
5. Discuss daily living skills and how to help clients better them.
6. Identify community resources available.
7. Identify both verbal and non verbal communication techniques.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Certification Board (FCB) Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Brief Description:
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 2 continuing education hours.
Course number: 20-624475
Course provider: 50-204
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Objectives:
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.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
-This course is not approved for NBCC credit.
Brief Description:
This course explores the diverse populations making up the United States. The text identifies the various social and economic struggles, the barriers to social services and medical care and language competence and thus the need for a better understanding of cultures to better serve all populations.
This course will award 3 continuing education hours.
Course ID: 20-604973
Provider number: 50-204
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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:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.
-Florida Certification Board
-Florida Board of Nursing
Many state boards ACCEPT courses approved by national boards such as NBCC. Please check with your state board if it is not listed here.
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.
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC
Relevance: This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professionals and nurses who work in a setting where they will come in contact with vulnerable populations who might be experiencing abuse.
Course ID: 20-604979
Provider number: 50-204
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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.
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.
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
– Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
– Florida Board of Dentistry
– Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
Brief Description:
Fire is a serious threat for any health care facility. Many clients have special needs that make them especially vulnerable in a fire emergency, thus increasing the risk of fire-casualties. Health care staff must make every effort to prevent fires from starting and must be prepared to respond if a fire breaks out.
This course will not award continuing education credit.
Objectives:
- Learn effective strategies for reducing the risk of fires.
- Discuss how to keep employees and clients safe by responding to fire hazards.
- Identify the type of extinguisher to use for the type of fire.
Board Approvals:
This course is not for continuing education credit.
Brief Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The course will give an overview of HIPAA, privacy regulations, define and describe how to handle confidential information and will review the penalties and enforcement.
This course will award 1 continuing education hours.
Author: Roger Crutchfield, CAP
Relevance: This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professionals and nurses to help them understand the regulations they need to be aware of when handling confidential information.
Course ID: 20-477058
Provider number: 50-204
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. The course will define HIPAA.
2. The course will explore the regulations associated with HIPAA.
3. The course will define the penalties for not adhering to the policies.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
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.
Author: Roger Crutchfield, CAP
Relevance: This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professionals and nurses who work in a Florida setting where they will come in contact with vulnerable populations who might be HIV positive.
Course ID: 20 124342
Provider number: 50-204
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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:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
-Florida Board of Accupuncture
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
Brief Description:
This course will explore the important points to reporting incidents per JCAHO and Florida laws.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Objectives:
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.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
-This course is not approved for NBCC credit.
Brief Description:
Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals and outpatient health care facilities. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control. Proper hand washing, universal precautions and knowledge can all help to lead the way to preventing the spread of infections.
This course will award 1 continuing education hours.
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. List 4 precautions to reduce the spread of infection.
2. Discuss HIV, TB, Hepatitis, and Influenza and how they are spread.
3. Discuss infection control.
Board Approvals:
The Florida Board of Nursing
Brief Description:
This course will explore the myriad of issues relating to setting and maintaining boundaries with the counseling relationship:
– Key Concepts Regarding Dual Relationships with Clients
– Physical Contact and Sexual Relationships with Clients
– Self Disclosure
– Sound Decision Making and Managing Boundaries Set
– Emotional and Dependency Needs
– Professional Distance
– Therapeutic Styles
– Dynamics Which Make Therapy a Potential Setting for Boundary Violations and Exploitation
Course ID: 20-604985
Provider number: 50-204
This course will award 3 continuing education hours.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the learner will be able to:
1. The professional will be able to recognize many of the areas for potential boundary issues and ethical violations.
2. The professional will learn who mandates requirements that they should follow and how these mandates help them make good decisions.
3. The professional will understand how to make better boundary decisions to keep the client, the counseling relationship and themselves healthy.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
-Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
Brief Description:
Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the workplace. This course will review the definition of sexual harassment, how to combat it and how to report it.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Course ID: 20-Sexual Harassment
Provider Number: 50-204
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Objectives:
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This course will explore this topic helping employees know what constitutes sexual harassment and what to do as the co worker and/or victim.
Board Approvals:
Florida Board of SW, MFT, MHC
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Certification Board
Many states accept hours approved by other state boards. If you board is not listed please inquire with them.
Brief Description:
This course will review the current statistic for the prevalence of suicide. We will discuss risk factors, assessment of, management and disposition and how to handle crisis calls.
Course ID:20-3227
Provider number: 50-204
This course will award 4 continuing education credits.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Identify the risk factors associated with attempted suicide.
2. Explore effective assessment methods.
3. Examine necessary levels of care.
4. Explore how to handle a caller in crisis.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Nursing
– District of Columbia Board of Nursing
– Florida Certification Board (FCB)
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family – Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
– Florida Office of School Psychology
Many state boards ACCEPT courses approved by national boards such as NBCC. Please check with your state board if it is not listed here.
Brief Description:
Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter their sense of security, making they feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world.
This course will explore both emotional and psychological trauma, risk factors and symptoms.
Course ID: 20-537540
Provider number: 50-204
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:
- Discuss risk factors.
- Recognize symptoms of trauma.
- Explore treatment options for trauma.
Board Approvals:
– Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family-Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, #726
-Florida Certification Board
– Florida Board of Nursing, #NEC3508
– Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state boards. If your board is not listed here please contact them.
This course is not approved for NBCC credit.
