Addictions: How to Survive & Thrive in Addictions Field - Adult Addiction Series
Category:
4
Credits:
1
Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Identify the unique challenges of working in an addictions treatment environment
2. Recognize and understand the philosophy of the disease of addiction and how addiction progresses
3. Understand challenges and rewards of treating chemically dependent patients
4. Learn techniques of good self-care to promote best patient outcomes and prevent professional burnout
Description:
This course addresses how to prevent professional burnout while working with patients in the addiction field. By learning more about the philosophy of the disease, professionals can prepare for the challenges of working in the addictions field, and at the same time prevent professional burnout.
Keywords: addiction, treatment, substance abuse, mental health, treatment, intervention, clinical
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, Expiration 03/31/2010
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Board of Registered Nursing
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
