This educational course is based on the SAMHSA Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid Use Disorder and their Infants. This training covers national comprehensive training protocols and evidenced based services to support. The Clinical Guide helps healthcare professionals and patients determine the most clinically appropriate action for a particular situation and informs individualized treatment decisions. This education covers the Treatment Planning, Case Management, and Counseling Services skills of the Eight Counselor Skill Groups ascribed by NAADAC and NCC AP.
Upon completion of this education course, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the role of the clinical assessment in the development of a client treatment plan targeting pregnant and parenting women’s needs;
- Understand the impact of opioid on fetal and infant development;
- Identify ways to support pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder with healthcare providers.
- Professional Care Providers
- Public Health Professionals
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 18-5054. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2018.
Exam written by: Tamika Lett, PhD Human Services, NCAC II, CSAC, CCTP, QMHP A/C
