This course will explore the requirements of reporting child and elder abuse in Florida. We will look at which professionals are required to report.  We will explore the timeline for reporting and the procedures that must take place. 

It will award 1 continuing education hour.  Please see board approval information below.

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

Relevance:  This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who work in a Florida setting where they will come in contact with vulnerable populations who might be experiencing abuse.  

Course ID:  20-815560
Provider number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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

1. Identify the signs and symptoms of abuse of children and/or the elderly.
2. Identify who is mandated to report suspected abuse.
3. Identify how to make contact the Department of Children and Families.
4. Identify what information is needed to make a report.
5. Discuss the Florida legislation regarding reporting abuse.

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
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

Affirmative action is a controversial and often poorly understood policy.  In these courses, we will explore what Affirmative is and outline how it operates in employment settings.  We will consider the major points of controversy. In addition, we detail the contributions of psychologists and other social scientists in helping to demonstrate why affirmative action is needed; how it can have unintended negative consequences; and how affirmative action programs can be most successful. 

This course will award 2 continuing education credits.  Please see below for board approvals.

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:  20-815890
Course Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right

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

1. Discuss affirmative action.
2. Explore the controversy surrounding affirmative action.
3. Discuss why many say affirmative action is necessary.
4. Understand the basics of affirmative action.

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.

This course is not approved for NBCC credit.

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: 

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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.

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
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

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.  Please see below for board approvals.

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: 20-528813
Broker Provider ID:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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

1.  Discuss the American Disability Act and its five titles.
2.  Discuss the definition of “disability”.
3.  Discuss who is covered and who is not.
4.  Discuss employment issues relating to the ADA and Title V, including Affirmative Action.
5.  Explain the direct threat aspect of substance abuse.

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

This course is not approved by the NBCC for continuing education.

An assessment is a basis for understanding the client’s presentation and is the beginning of conceptualizing their functioning into a diagnosis. This continuing education course will explore mental status exams, mental health assessments, alcohol and drug assessments and the DSM V. We will also introduce the learner to a few popular assessment tools.

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

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: 20-451317
Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right 

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

1. Explain the purpose and parts of an assessment.
2. Describe the elements necessary to offer a preliminary diagnosis.
3. Discuss the DSM V.
4. Identify the assessment tools used in the industry.

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:
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
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 through the NBCC for continuing education credit.

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:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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
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

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 1 continuing education credit hour.

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 in order to be able to handle complaints and treat clients fairly. 

Course ID: 20-782012
Provider number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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

1.  Explain the right to autonomy.
2.  Discuss the right to privacy.
3.  Discuss the right to receive or refuse treatment.
4.  Understand how to explain these rights to clients.

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
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

Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards.  If you do not see your board here please contact them.

It is estimated that between 60 to 75 percent of adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse issues have co-occurring disorders.  Commonly documented co-occurring disorders include conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance dependence. 

This course will explore the prevalence, warning signs, specific disorders, and treatment options.

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

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:  20-830370
Provider Number:  50-204

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

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

1.  Discuss the prevalence of co-occurring disorders in adolescents.
2. Recognize the warning signs of co-occurring disorders.
3. Note the specific disorders the occur together most frequently.
4. Discuss terms associated with substance abuse and common adolescent mental health disorders.

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
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.

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 masters 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:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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.

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
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

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 hours 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:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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.

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
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

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.

To register for the course click on Take Course below, right.

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

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

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
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

This course will briefly explore how the facility approach weapons on-site, active shooters and bomb threats.

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

Course ID:20-650306
Provider ID:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right

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

1.   Discuss a response to weapons on site at their facility.
2.   Discuss a response to an active shooter at their facility.
3.   Respond by evacuating or hiding in the event of an active shooter or bomb threat.
4.   Discuss a response to a bomb threat at their facility.

Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
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 through the NBCC for continuing education credit.

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

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

Course ID:  20-764885
Provider number:  50-204

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

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right

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.

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
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.

Fire is a serious threat to 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 is intended for staff training and does not award continuing education through a licensing board for license renewal.

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

Click on TAKE COURSE below, right.

1.  Learn effective strategies for reducing the risk of fires.
2. Discuss how to keep employees and clients safe by responding to fire hazards.
3.  Identify the type of extinguisher to use for the type of fire.

This course is intended for staff training and does not award continuing education through a licensing board for license renewal.

The purpose of this course is to provide information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.  This 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 hour. 

Course ID:  20-297416
Provider number:  50-204

Author:  Kate Sanchez, RN

Relevance:  This course is intended to instruct professionals on how to protect client information to stay within the guidelines set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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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.

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.

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
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

This course will update the learner on the status of current research, prevention and what we have come to understand about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. We will also explore the most current statistics and revisit the definitions and symptoms.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours through the boards listed in the board approval box. 

Course ID: 20-764629
Provider number:  50-204

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

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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Upon completing this course the learner will be able to:

1. Define HIV and AIDS.
2. Discuss the successes and failures of the current research on prevention.
3. Identify how we are working to prevent HIV through education.
4. List common symptoms of HIV and AIDS.
5. Discuss the current trend through statistics.
6. Discuss the Florida laws regarding confidentiality.

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
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
Florida Certification Board
Florida Board of Dentistry
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

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

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 handwashing, universal precautions, and knowledge can all help to lead the way to prevent the spread of infections.

This course will award 1 continuing education hours.  Please see below for board approval Information.

Course ID:  20-298548
Provider Number:  50-204

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE: 

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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.

Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Certification Board
This course is not approved for NBCC credit.

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

Medical errors comprise the largest issue facing this country with regard to health care. This course was designed to educate those in the health care industry and specifically the mental health field on the magnitude of medical errors, their adverse effects and methods to analyze errors in an effort to avoid future mishaps.

Authors:  Stacey Nevel, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, Stephanie Schiller, LCSW

Relevance:  This course is designed for masters level counselors and nurses.  It will help them to understand how to avoid errors and how to report and analyze errors to avoid them in the future. 

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Course: 20-764989
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. Describe the magnitude of medical errors and the effect on patient safety.
2. Identify processes to approach error reduction and prevention.
3. Identify areas where errors frequently occur.
4. Explore factors that impact the occurrence of medical errors.
5. Describe processes to improve patient outcomes.
6. Identify the needs of special populations.
7. Discuss the educational needs of clients and families.
8. Explore what the mental health professional can do to ensure the safety of our clients.
9. Discuss the importance of a reporting process for errors.

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.

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
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

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 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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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.

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.

Patient safety is the absence of preventable harm to a patient during the process of health care and reduction of risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care to an acceptable minimum.  An acceptable minimum refers to the collective notions of given current knowledge, resources available and the context in which care was delivered weighted against the risk of non-treatment or other treatment.    

This course will review the need for timely and accurate incident reports, the root cause analysis process, patient rights, terms regarding patient safety, driver safety and The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care National Patient Safety Goals.

This course will award 2 continuing education credits.

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 number:  20-664053
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.  Explain the need for incident reporting.
2.  Discuss the need for a blameless reporting system.
3.   Explain the terms regarding patient safety.
4.   Discuss patient rights.

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.
North Carolina accepts NBCC hours for LMFTs, as well.
Georgia Composite Board of PC, SW and MFT accepts NBCC approved coursework for SW, MFT, as well.

Beyond National Approvals which meet most state and certification board requirements individual state board approvals for this course:
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.

Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants 

This course is not approved for NBCC credit.

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

Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. 

These assaults leave behind a lifetime of psychological damage.

This course will explore the terms related to sexual abuse, tactics and how alcohol and drugs play a part, signs of sexual assault, human sex trafficking, prevalence, treatment options.

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

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

Relevance:  This course is designed for masters level counselors, and nurses who work in a setting where they will come in contact with those who have survived sexual assault.  This information helps them to recognize the clinical signs and criteria, as well as prepare treatment plans and goals.

Course ID: 20-759212
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.  Discuss and explain the terms associated with sexual assault.
2. Discuss the prevalence of sexual assaults and abuse.
3. Recognize the signs of someone who has survived the assault.
4. Create a treatment plan for therapy.

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
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

This workplace violence course provides information on the extent of violence in the workplace, assessing the hazards in different settings and developing workplace violence prevention plans for individual worksites.

We will explore who is at risk and how violence can be reduced and avoided.

This course will award 5 continuing education hours.  Please see board approval information below.

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: 20-3228
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.  Discuss the threat of violence in the workplace.
2. Identify areas of potential concern.
3. Identify ways to reduce and mitigate violence.

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.

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