Substance Use Disorders Assessment & Co-Occurring Treatment (15 Clock Hours)
- 1 Section
- 17 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Substance Use Disorders Assessment and Co-Occurring Treatment (15 Clock Hours)
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: The Biopsychosocial Foundations of Addiction
- Module 2: Substance Use Screening Instruments
- Module 3: Clinical Diagnosis and Nomenclature
- Module 4: Treatment Planning and Level of Care
- Module 5: Evidence-Based Individual Counseling
- Module 6: Group Therapy Dynamics
- Module 7: Family Systems and Addiction
- Module 8: Educating the Client and Community
- Module 9: Assessing Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
- Module 10: Integrated Treatment Strategies
- Module 11: Trauma-Informed Addiction Counseling
- Module 12: Relapse Prevention and Recovery Management
- Module 13: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Referrals
- Module 14: Special Populations in Addiction Treatment
- Module 15: Ethical Practice and South Carolina Regulations
- References & Policies
- Post-Test: Substance Use Disorders Assessment & Co-Occurring Treatment
- Program Evaluation
This fifteen-hour continuing education course equips behavioral health professionals with the essential skills required to assess, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Counselors examine the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of addiction while mastering evidence-based interventions for varied clinical settings.
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