The purpose of this CE course is to provide education and awareness for administrators, counselors, social workers, and human services providers on the treatment of substance use for individuals who have been diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Part 1 provides substance use treatment providers with information on how to diagnosis, provide treatment, and resources for individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Part 1 is an introduction to Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders. This education covers Clinical Intake and Screening skill and Counseling Services of the Eight Counselor Skill Groups ascribed by NAADAC and NCC AP.
- Prove an understanding of Co-occurring disorders and treatment
- Guiding Principles for Working With People Who Have Co-Occurring Disorders
- Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders
- Mental and Substance-Related Disorders: Diagnostic and Cross-Cutting Topics
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 42. SAMHSA Publication No. PEP20-02-01-004. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020.
Exam written by: Tamika Lett, PhD Human Services, NCAC II, CSAC, CCTP, QMHP A/C
