Opioid Abuse, Addiction and Treatment - Live Online Interactive (6 CE)
Course Level:Â Beginner, Intermediate
This course is for: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Course Format:Â This is a live, interactive online course taught by an instructor via Zoom. Participants are required to attend the live online workshop, participate in group discussion, and complete the course evaluation before earning the certificate of attendance.
Course Developed By:Â Jennifer Kolb, LCSW
Bio: Jennifer Kolb, LCSW; Social Work Consultant, reviewed and determined the course meets requirements for continuing education in the field of social work. This course is appropriate for masters and clinical level social workers. Jennifer graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She specializes in school-based psychotherapy with children and adolescents, as well as licensing exam coaching and preparation.
Content By:Â Â Gerry Grossman, M.A., LMFT, Jorid Nygard, M.A., LMFT, Ana Treves, M.S.W., LCSW, Kat Foley, M.A., MPH
Course Description:Â Opioid use has surpassed heroin as the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States. As a result, it is incumbent for a mental health practitioner to be able to recognize the signs of opioid abuse and addiction and know how to address these conditions in their clients. This text provides the reader with a clear description of how opioids function, their history and rise to prominence in American society, their effects on human biology, and the possible methods by which a mental health provider can assist a client and their families grappling with opioid abuse and addiction. The text covers DSM-5 criteria, and the indicators of tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. Also addressed is the topic of opioid users and their involvement in the criminal justice system, which includes prisons and jails, court-referred drug treatment programs, and mental health courts.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the origins of the opioid epidemic and the current public health consequences related to opioid abuse.
- Identify common opioids and the physical and neurological effects that their use has on the human body.
- Distinguish between different types of opioid-related diagnoses and understand the criteria for each diagnosis.
- Use assessment techniques and identify screening instruments for opioid abuse.
- Apply different treatment modalities, including implementing therapeutic approaches and providing appropriate referrals.
Course Agenda:
Weekend Full-Day Course:
9:00am – 9:15am
- Introduction to Course
9:15am-10:00am
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Historical Overview
10:00am-11:00am
- Opioids and Public Health
- Common Opioids
11:00am-12:00pm
- Opioids as Intoxicants
12:00pm-1:00pm
- Lunch Break
1:00pm-1:30pm
- Opioids Use Disorder, Dependence and Withdrawal
1:30pm-3:00pm
- Assessment
- Treatment
3:00pm-4:00pm
- Steps of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
3:00pm-3:45pm
- Interventions
- Treatment & Family
3:45pm-4:00pm
- Conclusion, Q&A
Weekend Two-Day Course:
Day One:
9:00am – 9:15am
- Introduction to Course
9:15am-10:00am
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Historical Overview
10:00am-11:00am
- Opioids and Public Health
- Common Opioids
11:00am-12:00pm
- Opioids as Intoxicants
Day Two:
9:00am-9:30am
- Opioids Use Disorder, Dependence and Withdrawal
9:30am-10:00am
- Assessment
- Treatment
10:00am-11:00am
- Steps of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
11:00am-11:45am
- Interventions
- Treatment & Family
11:45am-12:00pm
- Conclusion, Q&A
Weeknight Two-Day Course:
Night One:
5:00pm – 5:15pm
- Introduction to Course
5:15pm-6:00pm
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Historical Overview
6:00pm-7:00pm
- Opioids and Public Health
- Common Opioids
7:00pm-8:00pm
- Opioids as Intoxicants
Night Two:
5:00pm-5:30pm
- Opioids Use Disorder, Dependence and Withdrawal
5:30pm-6:00pm
- Assessment
- Treatment
6:00pm-7:00pm
- Steps of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
7:00pm-7:45pm
- Interventions
- Treatment & Family
7:45pm-8:00pm
- Conclusion, Q&A
Course Completion Requirements:
Attendees must be present for the duration of the training as evidenced by the attendance report generated by Zoom, as well as complete the course evaluation to receive a certificate of credit.Â
Evaluation:
The course evaluation is accessible in your student account. After completing the training, log into your AATBS student account to complete the course evaluation.Â
How certificate is issued:
Upon verification of attendance and completion of the course evaluation, each participant will be able to access a personal CE certificate of attendance in their student account.
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Live Online |
Asset Includes | Online Programs |