
Formerly known as dual diagnosis or dual disorder, co-occurring disorders describe the presence of both mental health and substance-use disorder. This course will explore the definition of terms used, most common substances, mental disorders that co-exist, symptoms, causes, and treatments for co-occurring disorders.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour. Please see the board approval box for course approval information.
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, and Sarah Reinhart, LCSW
Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.
Ms. Reinhart, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.
Course Information:
Relevance and Target Audience: This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who have direct client contact with individuals who may be experiencing both psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
Content level: Intermediate
Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course.
For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
CEBroker Course ID: 20-903517
CEBroker Provider Number: 50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-889723
CEBroker Provider Number: 50-32249
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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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.
I. Identify the changes proposed by OCR to the HIPAA Privacy Rule in 2020.
II. Describe the expected final rule for HIPAA changes in 2022, noting that no effective date has been given.
III. Identify the changes to substance abuse and mental health records proposed in the HIPAA Privacy Rule updates.
IV. Describe the guidance issued by OCR in June 2022
V. Identify the requirement for all covered entities to comply with HIPAA for audio-only services.
VI. Describe the electronic media covered by the new HIPAA guidance for remote communication
VII. Identify the requirement for HIPAA-covered entities to identify and address potential threats and risks
VIII. Identify what is protected under HIPAA
Board Approvals:
National Approvals
Bayside Continuing Education dba BaysideCEU.com, provider 1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASBW) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2023 through 02/04/2026. Social Workers participating in this course receive 1 continuing education credit
This course has been approved by Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
CCAPP California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-21-336-0623
Florida Certification Board
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Florida Board of Clinical SW, MFT and MHC, #726
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: General
Licensed Mental Health Counselor: General
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dentist: General
Dental Hygienist: General
Health Access Dentist: General
Dental Temporary Certificate: General
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Dietitian/Nutritionist: General
Nutrition Counselor: General
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
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Licensed Masters SW: Social work-related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
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Licensed Independent SW Clinical Practice: Social work-related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent SW Advanced Practice: Social work-related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
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South Carolina Board of Examiners For Licensure of Professional Counselors And Therapists
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist: Continuing Education Related to Psycho-education
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor: Continuing education related to professional counseling
Licensed Addiction Counselor: Continuing education related to addiction counseling
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: General
Licensed Practical Nurse: General
Registered Nurse: General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse: General
Registered Professional Nurse: General
Ohio Counselor, SW, MFT Board
Licensed Profesional Clinical Counselor: Continuing Education for Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor: Continuing Education for Counselors
Licensed Independent SW: Continuing Education for Social Workers
Registered Social Worker Assistant: Continuing Education for Social Workers
Licensed Social Worker: Continuing Education for Social Workers
CEBroker Provider Number: 50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-923519