Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders (6 Clock Hours) -Pennsylvania
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 6h Duration
Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Foundations of Co-Occurring Disorders: Models, Epidemiology, and the Integrated Care Mandate
- Module 2: The Art of Assessment: Differential Diagnosis and Screening in Dual Diagnosis
- Module 3: Integrated Treatment Planning: From Case Conceptualization to Actionable Goals
- Module 4: Evidence-Based Interventions: CBT, MI, and Pharmacotherapy in COD Treatment
- Module 5: Systemic Perspectives: Family Dynamics and Telehealth in Integrated Care
- Module 6: Ethics, Law, and Professional Resilience in Pennsylvania Practice
- References & Policies
- Post Test: Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
- Program Evaluation
This comprehensive 6-clock-hour training addresses the complex clinical reality of Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), where substance use and mental health disorders exist simultaneously. Designed for Pennsylvania counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LSW, and LBSW), this home study course moves beyond the "siloed" treatment approach to an Integrated Treatment model. Participants will explore the etiology of comorbidity, differential diagnosis using DSM-5-TR criteria, and treatment plans that address both conditions concurrently. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), applies the Pennsylvania Board regulations (49 Pa. Code Chapters 47, 48, and 49) on scope of practice, records, technology, and confidentiality, explains how licensed clinicians collaborate with drug and alcohol programs licensed by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and covers Pennsylvania drug and alcohol and mental health confidentiality law alongside the federal privacy requirements of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
This course is designed around the continuing education requirements of the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors but is not approved or endorsed by the Board. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The 2 clock hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training required by Act 31 come from a provider approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services or Department of State.
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