NBCC Approved Courses
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 courses listed on this page qualify for NBCC continuing education credit and are designed for National Certified Counselors (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Topics span clinical ethics and jurisprudence, diagnosis and treatment planning, trauma-informed care, suicide assessment and prevention, clinical supervision, telehealth practice, and cultural responsiveness. Every course is offered in the home study format approved by NBCC, consisting of text-based learning materials paired with an assessment that demonstrates completion. All courses are fully online and self-paced, so you can complete your required hours on your own schedule. Once you finish a course and pass the post test, your certificate is available for immediate download, with hours reported to CE Broker automatically where applicable. Courses approved through NAADAC or the Florida Certification Board are listed under their own categories.
Biological Bases of Behavior (3 Clock Hours)
Specialized instruction on the autonomic nervous system, the medical model of mental disorders, and the mechanisms of common psychotropic medications.
Professionals learn to evaluate somatic symptoms of stress, an approach supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014) in trauma-informed care, to differentiate between behavioral pathology and physiological reflexes.
Integrating this medical knowledge helps clinical staff coordinate care with prescribing physicians to address complex co-occurring conditions, a process the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (2006) identifies as necessary for treating systemic barriers, safely and effectively.
Foundations of Crisis Intervention (4 Clock Hours)
Specialized instruction on field-based models, de-escalation techniques, and lethality assessment are provided.
Professionals learn to evaluate physical safety risks and manage intense affective flooding during active emergencies.
Structured protocols guide the assessment of suicidal intent and homicidal ideation to protect the broader community.
Assessment and Diagnosis of Trauma (4 Clock Hours)
Course highlights include specialized instruction on the neurobiology of trauma, differentiating posttraumatic stress from acute stress, and recognizing comorbid disorders.
Professionals utilize standardized screening instruments like the PCL-5 and conduct structured clinical interviews safely.
Formulating actionable objectives based on the SMART goal framework ensures treatment plans directly address immediate safety and long-term stabilization needs.
Veterans Mental Health & Screening (2 Clock Hours)
Identify at least three common mental health conditions affecting veterans and their families.
Describe the systemic impact of combat-related trauma on military spouses and children to improve relational interventions.
Utilize evidence-based screening tools, such as the PCL-5 and PHQ-9 (Ahmadi et al., 2023), to accurately detect symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in clinical settings.
The Dynamics of Stress (4 Clock Hours)
Course highlights include specialized instruction on the autonomic nervous system's fight-or-flight response, cognitive responses to trauma, and severe emotional regulation difficulties.
Professionals learn to differentiate between normal survival reactions and abnormal behavioral pathology, an approach supported by professionals during active emergencies.
Evaluating environmental and systemic factors helps clinical staff coordinate care to address sociological barriers such as housing instability, ensuring comprehensive client support.
West Virginia Ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors (3 Clock Hours)
You will be able to identify the primary goals and philosophic foundations of the counseling profession.
Systemic Ethics - The AAMFT Code in Practice (3 Clock Hours)
Being able to describe the core components of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2026) Code of Ethics and the role of professional organizations.
Learning to identify the unique challenges of maintaining confidentiality when multiple family members are present in the therapy room to reduce clinical liabilities.
Being able to explain the specific licensure and certification legislation governing independent systemic practice in West Virginia.
West Virginia ALPS: Regulatory Mandates and Supervisory Excellence (3 Clock Hours)
Apply West Virginia's strict clinical supervision policies, including maintaining the required one-to-twenty supervision ratio.
Accurately complete and submit essential state documentation, such as Supervisor's Verification and Assessment forms and quarterly logs.
Construct and refine a comprehensive professional statement detailing supervision orientation and counseling philosophy for official board review.
South Carolina Behavioral Health Ethics & Boundaries (6 Clock Hours)
Participants identify specific dual relationship prohibitions delineated by South Carolina regulatory statutes.
The curriculum details the limits of confidentiality when assessing clients who present a danger to self or others.
Clinicians analyze telehealth regulations necessary for securing electronic data and practicing across jurisdictional lines.
Substance Use Disorders Assessment & Co-Occurring Treatment (15 Clock Hours)
Participants develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans using standard diagnostic nomenclature.
Professionals learn to execute validated screening tools to identify co-occurring psychiatric vulnerabilities.
Clinicians acquire strategies for educating clients and families about the progression of addictive behaviors.
Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management (1 Clock Hour)
Participants identify specific suicide risk assessment protocols delineated by behavioral health research and clinical standards.
The curriculum details the legal and ethical limits of confidentiality when assessing clients who present a clear and imminent danger to themselves or others.
Clinicians analyze crisis intervention strategies necessary for securing client safety and managing homicidal or suicidal ideation.
Foundations of Clinical Supervision (10 Clock Hours)
Participants evaluate evidence-based clinical supervision models to develop structured, competency-based learning plans for their supervisees.
The curriculum details the ethical and legal duties of the supervisor, including reviewing session notes and securing informed consent regarding trainee status.
Clinicians analyze crisis management protocols to ensure rapid intervention when high-risk scenarios emerge.