Treatment Planning Category

The Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference

10 CE Hours
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About the Course

The Addiction Counselor’s Desk Reference offers a comprehensive compilation of information covering the full spectrum of addictive disorders, their consequences, and treatment. It includes detailed definitions and practical illustrations of addiction-related terminology; addictive disorders and behaviors; descriptions of treatment models and techniques. It provides this information in a convenient and accessible format, giving addiction treatment professionals a vital quick reference tool for daily use. This course covers Part I to Part VI only.

This course is based on the book, The Addiction Counselor’s Desk Reference created by Robert Holman Coombs, Ph.D. et al

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date: 2005

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Robert Holman Coombs, Ph.D.
Robert Holman Coombs, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA School of Medicine, a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Additionally, he serves on the International Advisory Committee of the American Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive Disorders
William A. Howatt, Ph.D., Ed.D.
WIlliam A, Howatt, Ph.D., Ed.D., is a faculty member of the Nova Scotia Community College School of Human Services. He is an Internationally Certified Addiction Specialist (ICAS).

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about a helpful desk reference for addiction counselors. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Acknowledge the abused substances and their effects.
  2. 2 Recognize the basic concepts that underlie addiction.
  3. 3 Identify the resources available for treatment planning and diagnostic assessment.
  4. 4 Describe the different types of clinical models and counseling techniques.
  5. 5 Explain the treatment resources for helping addicted clients such as addiction recovery tools and programs.
  6. 6 Discuss professional management skills and responsibilities, such as how to handle crisis and difficult clients.

Disclosure to Learners

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$72

Course Details

10 CE Hours
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Course 101482

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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