Clinical / Treatment

Addiction Counseling Ethics

DESCRIPTION

The Addiction Counseling Ethics course is designed to enable participants to explore the unique ethical dimensions and issues that a clinician may encounter in the provision of addiction treatment. The training will focus on the legal and moral issues that may surface while providing addiction treatment services. Training topics will include the definition of addiction counseling Ethics, recognized ethical standards, ethical responsibilities of addiction treatment, guidelines for ethical decision-making, and ethics of professional development for addiction services.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Gain an understanding of the three ethical considerations in the counseling profession
  • Gain a basic knowledge of the five ethical principles in the counseling profession
  • Gain a basic knowledge of the guidelines for ethical decision making

Duration

6 hours (one day)

CEU Credits

6

Presented by

MHAI SWD Training Institute
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Addiction Counseling Competencies

DESCRIPTION

Training is designed to familiarize the participant with the eight practice dimensions necessary for effective performance as an addiction’s counselor: clinical evaluation; treatment planning; referral; service coordination; counseling; client, family and community education; documentation; and professional and ethical responsibilities. These dimensions along with their associated 12 core competencies, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are the established national standards for addiction counseling practice. These standards are also utilized by state and national addictions counselor certification/license examinations. In this course, the student will develop entry level knowledge and skills across the eight practice dimensions that will help ready them for entering the addictions counseling field.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the role and importance of competency in addiction counseling
  • Review the 4 Transdisciplinary Foundations and 8 Practice Dimensions of addiction counselor competencies
  • Gain insight into how the competencies apply to working with real world clients
  • Identify 3-5 areas to increase personal competency

Duration

6 hours

CEU Credits

6

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MHAI SWD Training Institute
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Psychopharmacology of Substance Use

DESCRIPTION

This course will provide the learner with an introductory knowledge on the psychopharmacology of substance use disorders through online interactive learning experiences. In addition to the learning objectives, attendees will explore how the information shared in each learning module directly impacts their current professional role, as well as how gaining basic knowledge in the psychopharmacology of substance use disorder helps them to provide effective services to the individuals and their families.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Develop basic knowledge neurochemical mechanisms and how psychoactive substances affect the brain and body.
  • Develop basic knowledge of psychoactive substances, chemical classifications, and the increase of designer drugs
  • Develop basic knowledge of the etiology of substance use disorder reviewing biological, psychosocial, and contextual factors.
  • Develop a basic understanding of diagnostic categories/classifications and levels of substance use disorders.

Duration

6 hours (one day)

CEU Credits

6

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MHAI SWD Training Institute
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Understanding the Science of Addiction

DESCRIPTION

Participants will consider addictions and case examples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Science-based approaches to addiction treatment and recovery will be highlighted and explored. This course will examine addictions from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual domains. Additionally, individual, family, and cultural perspectives will be explored. This course will emphasize familiarity with the current research in the addictions counseling field. The course is held 9a-4:30pm EST. You will be expected to be on camera, participate, and be available for all hours of the training.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Introduce the history of psychoactive substances according to class
  • Examine the biopsychosocial factors involved in protective and risk factors
  • Understand addiction as a brain disease
  • Understand neuroplasticity and recovery

Duration

6 hours (one day)

CEU Credits

6

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MHAI SWD Training Institute
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Evidence-Based Practices

DESCRIPTION

This course will familiarize participants with SAMHSA’s Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) addiction resources and afford the participant opportunities to examine several addiction EBPs and assess the clinical application of these EBPs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the definition of evidence-based practices
  • Explore the differences between evidence-based practices and emerging practices
  • Gain knowledge in the area of pharmacotherapy and medication assisted treatment
  • Explore current evidence-based practices utilized in substance use disorder treatment programs

Duration

6 hours (one day)

CEU Credits

6

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MHAI SWD Training Institute
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HIV/AIDS Education & Risk Reduction

DESCRIPTION

Training assist addiction professionals in helping their clients identify “high risk” activities/life styles that may increase the risk of exposure to HIV and/or the risk of transmitting HIV to others. The goal of this training is to improve the ability of addiction professionals in a variety of settings to support individuals in making behavior changes that will reduce their risk of acquiring and/or transmitting HIV as well as other health related conditions such as Hepatitis C.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding HIV
  • Understanding Risk
  • Understanding AIDS
  • Understanding Hepatitis C

Duration

6 hours

CEU Credits

6

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MHAI SWD Training Institute
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M.A.T. Education

DESCRIPTION

This three-day interactive training provides participants with a detailed understanding of medication used to assist with substance use disorders. 35 hours of distance (on-line) learning is a component of this course that is provided with admission purchase. It is highly encouraged this distance learning be completed prior to the ‘live’ training.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Analyze the impact of substance use disorders (SUDs) and the opioid overdose crisis on individuals, families, and communities.
  • Apply the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to identify SUDs in clinical scenarios.
  • Differentiate biological signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with SUD.
  • Evaluate the role of FDA-approved medications in supporting recovery from SUDs.
  • Critique the stigma surrounding FDA-approved medications used in the treatment of SUDs.
  • Compare and contrast current FDA-approved medications for SUDs in terms of clinical uses, side effects, contraindications, and treatment courses.
  • Integrate knowledge of MAT phases with supportive counseling strategies to optimize client outcomes.
  • Begin to demonstrate counseling skills that improve MAT outcomes through role-play or practice activities.
  • Apply ethical principles to real-world dilemmas related to MAT.

Duration

18 hours instructor-led (three days), and 35 -hours of self-paced on-line learning

CEU Credits

53

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MHAI SWD Training Institute
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Cultural Competency for Service Providers

DESCRIPTION

Participants will discuss past, present and potential future cultural competency practices and/or experiences. Attendees will consider messages received regarding differences and determine how this experience might influence current thinking. A comprehensive view of diversity dimensions will be shared. Participants will review several aspects of diversity, both within groups and across groups. Existing diversity in one’s environment will be explored. Participants will consider communication styles of several generational groups. A description of microaggressions and the impact of these actions will be shared. Attendees will conclude the day with a personal plan for continued growth in this area.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify how past experiences have affected current thinking regarding: gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and religion.
  • Identify:  primary, secondary, organizational, and cultural aspects of cultural competency using Loden, Gardenschwartz and Rowe’s illustration.
  • Review Peter Bell’s model of Interpersonal Styles and consider implications for application to clients regarding acculturated, bi-cultural, culturally immersed and traditional identities.
  • Complete and discuss the Diversity Within The Environment Inventory.
  • View a Microaggressions video and apply concepts to personal experiences.
  • Design a personal plan for continued cultural competency growth.

Duration

6 hours (one day)

CEU Credits

6

Presented by

MHAI SWD Training Institute in partnership with Green Enterprizes
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Cultural Humility

DESCRIPTION

This interactive and didactic course explores the concept of cultural humility and identifies strategies for increasing understanding and implementation of the principles. Cultural Humility is defined by the National Institute of Health as: “a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about another’s culture, but one starts with an examination of her/his own beliefs and cultural identities.” During this learning experience, participants will have the opportunity to consider the personal application of cultural humility. The fluidity of cultural humility will be explored. The difference between cultural humility and cultural competency will be discussed. The importance of a historical context regarding cultures will be addressed. The QUAN Model will be used to provide a framework for this concept. The five R’s of Cultural Humility will be introduced as steps in assuring implementation of cultural humility practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Review and consider personal application of the National Institute of Health definition of Cultural Humility.
  • Discuss six key attributes of cultural humility, including: openness, self-awareness, supportive interaction, mitigating power imbalances, self-reflection and critique, and institutional accountability.
  • View several videos used to illustrate the relationship between cultural competency and cultural humility
  • Identify how the historical context influences cultural responses.
  • Consider strategies for implementation of the five R’s of Cultural Humility. These are: Reflection, Respect, Regard, Relevance, and Resilience.
  • Utilize the QUAN Model to evaluate cultural humility practices

Duration

6 hours (one day)

CEU Credits

6

Presented by

MHAI SWD Training Institute in partnership with Green Enterprizes
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