Ten, separate 10-hour Core Competency Courses for AOD / SUD Counselor Professionals
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- The Course Material packets for each of these courses are free downloads.
- The Exam Questions are included in the Course Materials download.
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- Using the online ANSWER SHEET, answer the Exam Questions that are in the Course Material packet.
- Answer all of the questions using the online ANSWER SHEET.
- Select the SUBMIT button after you have answered all of the course questions.
- After you answer at least 70% of the questions correctly, you will see a link that you will select to continue to the payment page.
At the payment page, you will be able to make a credit card payment of $35 for each course that you complete, and will then be automatically emailed a Completion Certificate.
Core Competencies
Use this list to identify the Core Competencies included in these courses:
- A – Knowledge of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders
- B – Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria
- C – Cultural competence, including for people with disabilities
- D – Case Management
- E – Utilization of electronic health records systems
- F – Knowledge of medications for addiction treatment
- G – Clinical documentation
- H – Knowledge of co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions
- I – Confidentiality
- J – Knowledge of relevant law and ethics
- K – Understanding and practicing professional boundaries
- L – Delivery of services in the behavioral health delivery system
Courses
Course title: EE26-01: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module ONE
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which addresses Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care; an Overview of the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Competency Framework; and, an Introduction to the ASAM Criteria.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Professional Readiness / Understanding Addiction / Treatment Knowledge / Application to Practice
Core Competencies included in Course Material: A, B, D, E, G, H, I, J, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-01 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
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Course title: EE26-02: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module TWO
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which addresses Prevention and Treatment of HIV among People Living with SUD and/or Mental Disorders; and a SUD Treatment Provider Introduction to LGBT Individuals.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Communicable Diseases / Special Populations / Cultural Competency / Understanding Addiction / Treatment Knowledge / Application to Practice
Core Competencies included in Course Material: A, C, D, F, H, I, J, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-02 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-02 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-03: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module THREE
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which provides an Introduction to Telemedicine; Telehealth: Policy Trends and Considerations; and Telehealth: Legal and Regulatory Perspective.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Professional Readiness
Core Competencies included in Course Material: D, E, G, I, J, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-03 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-03 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-04: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module FOUR
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes Preventing Sexual Harassment; Professional and Ethical Standards of Case Management; and Analyzing Multiple Relationships between Counselor and Client.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Prevention of Sexual Harassment / Professional Ethics / Confidentiality
Core Competencies included in Course Material: D, E, G, I, J, K, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-04 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-04 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-05: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module FIVE
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes Trauma-Informed Counselor Competencies: Ethics and Confidentiality; Trauma-Informed Counselor Competencies: Professional Boundaries; and Clinical Supervision: Building a Trauma-Informed Workforce.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Professional Readiness / Clinical Supervision / Application to Practice
Core Competencies included in Course Material: C, D, I, J, K, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-05 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-05 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-06: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module SIX
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes Improving Cultural Competence; Treating SUD in Older Adults; and Behavioral Health Among College Students.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Special Populations / Cultural Competency
Core Competencies included in Course Material: A, C, H, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-06 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-06 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-07: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module SEVEN
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes Applying Case Management to SUD Treatment; Case Management Quality Assurance, Serving Special Needs Clients; Complementary Health Approaches: Advising Clients about Evidence and Risks.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Treatment Knowledge / Application to Practice / Special Populations / Cultural Competency / Understanding Addiction
Core Competencies included in Course Material: A, C, D, E, G, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-07 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-07 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-08: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module EIGHT
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes Dual Diagnosis and Co-occurring Disorders; Medical Treatment: Managing Pain and Medication in Recovery; and Adult Children of Alcoholics: Implications for Emotional and Psychological Resilience.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Special Populations / Cultural Competency / Understanding Addiction / Treatment Knowledge / Application to Practice
Core Competencies included in Course Material: D, F, H, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-08 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-08 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-09: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module NINE
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes Using Motivational Interviewing in SUD Treatment; Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients; and Nursing Management of Borderline Personality Disorders.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Professional Readiness / Clinical Supervision / Understanding Addiction / Treatment Knowledge / Application to Practice
Core Competencies included in Course Material: A, D, H, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-09 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-09 Answer Sheet
Course title: EE26-10: Essential Elements for SUD Counselors: Module TEN
CE Credit Hours: 10.0 hours
Syllabus: 10-hour education course which includes The Importance of Family Therapy in SUD Treatment; Integrating Vocational Services into SUD Treatment; and How to Exchange 42 CFR Part 2 Data.
General Practice Areas (GPA): Confidentiality and SUD Patient Records / Professional Ethics / Understanding Addiction / Treatment Knowledge / Application to Practice
Core Competencies included in Course Material: C, D, E, I, J, L
Course Material and Questions
Select this link for the Course Material and Questions download: EE26-10 Course Material
Online Answer Sheet
Select this link for the online Answer Sheet: EE26-10 Answer Sheet
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT REGARDING CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDIT FOR THESE COURSES
These courses are intended for practicing professionals in healthcare.
These courses are not considered formal “postsecondary education,” and will not result in the award of formal transcripts, degrees or diplomas.
These courses do not lead to a degree or a diploma in subjects that licensees are required to take solely for the purpose of continued licensure, or to enhance the licensee’s skills and knowledge within their particular profession, occupation, trade, or career field, and are not designed to lead to employment.