Courses

Brush up on addiction affects, counselor responsibilities and more with this Guide to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor. This course offers a quick review of information designed to familiarize yourself with this career or to help you prepare for exams.

Learn all there is to know about substance abuse with our easy-to-follow Substance Abuse course. Each video and text lesson covers an important topic and is followed by a self-assessment quiz to boost your confidence ahead of a big assignment or class exam.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the topics you'll come across on the DSST Substance Abuse exam. Access this self-paced and interactive course to refresh your understanding of the material as you prepare for the exam.

Explore the intricacies of outpatient drug testing and detection in this informative physician grand rounds presentation delivered by Dr. Edward Bottei from Iowa Poison Control. Gain valuable insights into the latest techniques, challenges, and best practices in drug screening for outpatient settings. Delve into the complexities of interpreting test results, understanding false positives and negatives, and staying up-to-date with emerging substances of abuse. Learn how to effectively implement drug testing protocols in clinical practice, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. Enhance your knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly abused substances, and discover strategies for addressing substance use disorders in the outpatient population.

Explore the critical issue of substance abuse among school children in this 16-minute TEDx talk by Akshit Batra. Gain insights into the prevalence of substance abuse in educational settings and delve into the speaker's understanding of its underlying causes. Learn valuable strategies for students, teachers, and parents to effectively prevent and protect against substance abuse. Discover how this knowledge can be applied to create safer and healthier school environments. Benefit from Batra's expertise, drawing from his background in education and business, as he shares his perspective on this important topic relevant to school students, parents, and educators alike.

Explore a comprehensive physician grand rounds presentation on caring for individuals with substance abuse disorders, delivered by Dr. Andrea Weber from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics' Psychiatry Department. Gain valuable insights into effective treatment approaches, patient management strategies, and the latest developments in addressing substance abuse issues in clinical settings.

Learn how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can effectively treat addiction and compulsive behaviors in this comprehensive webinar. Explore the complete 8-phase EMDR therapy protocol and discover specialized approaches including Feeling State and DeTur protocols specifically designed to reduce cravings, compulsions, and euphoric recall in addiction treatment. Examine the critical considerations for determining appropriate timing when processing trauma in clients with substance use disorders. Gain insights from presenter Jeanne Meyer, a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience in co-occurring substance abuse and mental health treatment, who is both a certified EMDR therapist and approved consultant. Understand how to integrate EMDR techniques into addiction treatment programs and develop skills for addressing the complex relationship between trauma and addictive behaviors in clinical practice.

This course is meant for capacity building of school teachers to provide them necessary knowledge, skills and competencies for playing the role of the ‘Teacher Counselor’ in schools. The course is developed in Assamese language which will greatly motivate the school teachers of Assam to participate in the course with confidence and language of their comfort. In this way, the course may prove to be instrumental to fill the gap of professional counselors in government schools by producing ‘Teacher Counsellor’ through this course. The online course includes Twelve Modules with two/three units under each module. A total of thirty-four units. Pedagogy: Learning material will be in the form of e-text, PPTs, Audio-Video Lectures, tutorials. Discussion Forum, 10 MCQs as Self-Assessment Questions per Module.

Explore the critical topic of psychiatric medication interactions with drugs of abuse in this 25-minute educational session presented by Angela Wowczuk as part of the WVCTSI Project ECHO Psychiatry series. Learn about potential dangerous interactions between prescribed psychiatric medications and commonly abused substances, understanding the pharmacological mechanisms, risk factors, and clinical implications for patient care.

Explore the critical topic of detoxification in this insightful physician grand rounds presentation delivered by Dr. James R. Trahan, a psychiatrist at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Delve into the complexities of substance abuse and withdrawal, examining when medical detoxification is necessary and the most effective approaches to treatment. Gain valuable knowledge about patient assessment, risk factors, and evidence-based protocols for managing withdrawal symptoms across various substances. Learn to identify candidates for outpatient versus inpatient detoxification and understand the role of medication-assisted treatment in the detox process. This comprehensive lecture provides healthcare professionals with essential information to enhance their ability to care for patients struggling with substance use disorders and make informed decisions about detoxification strategies.

Explore the potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in this 17-minute TED talk. Delve into the groundbreaking research conducted over three decades on how drugs like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA affect the brain. Discover the promising results when these substances are combined with psychotherapy for treating PTSD, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health conditions. Gain insights into the science behind psychedelics and their potential to revolutionize mental health treatment. Learn about the ongoing studies and future possibilities in this fascinating field of research.

Explore a comprehensive cardiology rounds presentation on supporting cardiac patients with substance use issues. Learn from Dr. Lisa Bromly, Medical Director of The Ottawa Hospital Substance Use Program, and Tali Magboo Cahill, Advanced Practice Nurse and Program Manager. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of cardiology and addiction medicine, understanding how to effectively support and treat cardiac patients who struggle with substance use. Discover the innovative approaches and best practices implemented by The Ottawa Hospital Substance Use Program to address the unique challenges faced by this patient population. Enhance your knowledge and skills in providing holistic care to cardiac patients with complex needs related to substance use over the course of this informative 57-minute session.

Explore the complex world of narcissistic abuse through a comprehensive 5-hour course. Delve into various types of narcissistic abuse, including exposure, direct, insidious, and emotional starvation. Learn to identify signs of both grandiose and vulnerable narcissistic abuse, and understand the "Dark Cloud" theory of covert narcissism. Discover how healthy boundaries can prevent manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. Gain insights into coping with criticism, unlocking your inner narcissist, and navigating narcissism in family relationships. Examine the concepts of Stockholm Syndrome and trauma bonding, and explore the differences between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. Analyze subtle signs of the Dark Triad personality traits and their impact on others. Critically evaluate YouTube narcissism channels and their effectiveness. Compare Machiavellianism with psychopathy and narcissism within the Dark Triad framework. Investigate the validity of "Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome" and "Narcissistic Victim Syndrome." Explore narcissistic jealousy-induction in romantic relationships and debate whether narcissism is inherently evil. Conclude by understanding why narcissists often prevail in conflicts and consider the implications of discovering narcissistic behavior in others.

This TExES 252 course is designed for aspiring school counselors in Texas. If you're preparing for the TExES School Counselor (252) exam, take advantage of this study resource, which includes video lessons and quizzes designed to help you pass.

It is important that school counselors understand student services, educational planning and transitions, factors influencing student outcomes, and other significant concepts. Use this Praxis 5422 Course to assess your understanding of these topics as you prepare for the Praxis School Counselor Exam.

This self-paced TExES 152 course will fully prepare you for the TExES School Counselor exam. The course uses engaging video lessons and provides quizzes and practice tests to assess your knowledge of the topics covered by the exam.

Learn about Google's 2024 Core Update and understand three critical spam policy changes that affect website rankings and search visibility. Explore expired domain abuse, where previously reputable domains are repurposed to manipulate search rankings through their established authority. Discover scaled content abuse tactics involving mass production of low-quality content designed primarily for search engine manipulation rather than user value. Examine site reputation abuse, where third-party content exploits a host site's established credibility to gain undeserved search prominence. Gain insights into how these policy updates impact SEO strategies and website compliance requirements, with practical guidance on avoiding penalties and maintaining search engine visibility in the evolving digital landscape.

Explore the critical topic of substance use, addiction, and safe opioid prescribing in adolescents through this informative 23-minute video lecture by Dr. Sharon Levy. Gain insights into the epidemiology of opioid medication misuse and abuse, understand the neurobiology of opioid medications, and learn about safe prescribing practices for patients with and without a history of substance abuse. Discover how to use the CRAFFT screening tool and examine three case studies that illustrate key concepts. Review the risks associated with long-term opioid exposure, differentiate between addiction and pseudoaddiction, and understand special considerations for treating patients with pain and substance abuse history. By the end of this presentation, you'll be equipped with valuable knowledge to address opioid-related challenges in adolescent healthcare.

This Praxis 5421 course will help you prepare for the Praxis Professional School Counselor exam. With these lessons, you can review things you must know for the exam, including important counseling strategies and the issues school counselors face.

Dartmouth Health Continuing Education for Professionals Home, AXL: Advanced Opioid Use Disorder X-waiver Team Learning Collaborative - Impact of Opioid Use Disorders on Children and Families, 9/1/2021 8:00:00 AM - 9/1/2024 9:00:00 AM, This program will review impact of OUD on child development and family structure and clinical interventions that may foster resilience. Presenter Ken DeCerchio, MSW, CAP About our Presenter Ken DeCerchio, MSW, CAP currently serves as the program director of the In-Depth Technical Assistance Program of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, and the Deputy Project Director of the National Quality Improvement Center for Collaborative Community Court Teams, funded by the Children’s Bureau in the Administration on Children, Youth and Families. Prior to joining the Center for Children and Family Futures in July 2007, Mr.DeCerchio served as the Assistant Secretary for Substance Abuse and Mental Health for the Florida Department of Children and Families from 2005 to 2007, and as the State Substance Abuse Director from 1995-2005. In 2001, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Mr. DeCerchio as Deputy Director for Treatment for the Florida Office of Drug Control. Mr. DeCerchio served on SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council from 2004-2008. In June 2005, Mr. DeCerchio received the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director´s Service Award for his leadership and support in the substance abuse prevention and treatment field. In August 2007, Mr. DeCerchio received the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association´s Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to prevention and treatment services in Florida. Mr. DeCerchio has been a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem in Florida’s 2nd judicial circuit since 2008. Learning Outcome(s) Participants will be able to identify at least three evidence-based strategies that are designed to enhance the clinical team-based care of patients with substance or opioid use disorders treatment. Disclosure The activity director(s), planning committee member(s), speaker(s), author(s) or anyone in a position to control the content for this activity have reported NO financial relationship(s)* with ineligible companies**. * A “financial relationship" includes employee, researcher (named as the PI), consultant, advisor, speaker, independent contractor (including contracted research), royalties or patent beneficiary, executive role, and/or an ownership interest (not including stocks owned in a managed portfolio). ** An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Bibliographic Resources Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National Survey on Drug Use and Health Mortality in the United States 2018 In:2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017. 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