Screening and Assessing for Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Hours: 1.25
The number of older adults, those 65 years of age and older, needing treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) has increased over time and continues to be a public health concern. In addition, concerns about the overuse of prescription medications, and interactions between prescription medications and other substances, is on the rise. In this course, you will learn to screen, assess, and diagnose SUDs in older adults. The goal of this course is to provide professionals in addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work in health and human services settings with current information related to diagnosing and assessing substance use disorders in older adults.
The number of older adults, those 65 years of age and older, needing treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) has increased over time and continues to be a public health concern. In addition, concerns about the overuse of prescription medications, and interactions between prescription medications and other substances, is on the rise. In this course, you will learn to screen, assess, and diagnose SUDs in older adults. The goal of this course is to provide professionals in addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work in health and human services settings with current information related to diagnosing and assessing substance use disorders in older adults.
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District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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Nurses will receive 1.2000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
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National Board for Certified Counselors
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Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours
Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502 (CEBroker Provider: 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Ohio Social Worker Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Provider #RSX091903 (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors
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Oklahoma Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
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American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
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Social workers will receive 1.25 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Psychologists will receive 1.0000 hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
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As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board of Psychology
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Social Work
West Virginia Board of Social Work (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
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Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
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aspects of their programming.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.25 CEH's
Missouri Credentialing Board
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Content Area: C4
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Massachusetts Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Clinical supervision courses may only be used to satisfy CE requirements for individuals who are already Board-Approved Supervisors. They may not be used to meet the 30 hour requirement found in minn. Rule 5300.0160.
North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Board
This course has been approved by the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board for 1.25 hours of CEU credit.
Connecticut Certification Board
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Illinois Alcohol and Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association
Categories Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, CFPP II, CVSS II
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Identify co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns as well as health and wellness problems related to substance use disorders in older adults.
Recall the most appropriate diagnostic information, screening tools, and assessment methods to identify problematic substance use when working with older adults.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Meet Stuart
Substance Use Trends in Older Adults
Behavioral and Mental Health Concerns Related to Substance Use
Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Risk and Protective Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Barriers and Cultural Considerations
Provider Bias and Healthcare Barriers
Barriers Encountered by Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Diagnostic Criteria Review for Older Adults
Diagnostic Considerations with Older Adults
Common Co-Morbidities Associated with Substance Use in Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 5: Screening for Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Appropriate Reasons to Screen for Substance Use
Stuart’s Appointment
Screening Measures
Review
Summary
Section 6: Assessment of Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Additional Areas of Inquiry for Substance Use Assessment
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff. Disclosure: Jacob Helton, Psy.D. discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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