Course Title:Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Course Title:Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Objectives:

Be able to explainTexas law related to abuse, neglect and exploitation

Be able to discussTexas reporting laws
Be able to interpret agency policy related to abuse, neglect, exploitation and reporting
Be able to identify what constitutes abuse and neglect of adults
Be able to describe how to make a report
Be able to properly document actions or evidence of abuse or neglect

Outline:

Texas Law Related to Abuse, Neglectand Exploitation
DSHS Policy Standards for Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Indicators
Client and Staff Boundaries
Texas Reporting Requirements
Incident Reporting
Licensure Reporting Process
Profession Ethical Standards
Client Rights
Guidelines regarding staff response to abuse and neglect
Consequences of abuse and neglect

References:

Texas Family Code
Texas Administrative Code
Texas Department of State Health Services: TAC 441, 444, 447, 448.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services: Prevention and Treatment of abuse and neglect publications and info sheets.
The Patient Abuse and Neglect of Our Vulnerable Adults: America's Shame by Joseph S Bostwick
Abuse and Neglect in Healthcare Facilities Guidebook: A Guide for Healthcare Workers and Families on Detecting and Dealing with Abuse and Neglect Problems by Daniel Farb and Bruce Gordon
Substance Abuse Treatment With Correctional Clients: Practical Implications For Institutional And Community Settings by Barbara Sims

Description:

This course is for behavioral healthcare professionals who provide treatment and prevention services and is offered online. Enrollees register for the course via the online enrollment process, view the training and attached supplemental information, take an exam in which they must obtain 70% for passing,submit an evaluation of the course and then are issued a certificate which they can print. The system maintains a transcript of all the courses taken by each enrollee for up to five years. The enrollee can receive feedback regarding areas for which they may require additional study. The enrollee has access to technical support through a contact button in the training or by e-mailing the training coordinator at . In addition, enrolles can contact the instructor/author of the module by e-mail at . This information is located in the subscription information. Feedback regarding courses is reviewed and necessary changes are made. In addition new information and content is uploaded semiannually.

Course Title:HIV, STD, TB & HEPATITIS

Objectives:

Identify causes and symptoms of HIV/AIDS
Identify treatment for HIV/AIDS
Identify workplace guidelines for communicable diseases
Identify signs and symptoms of hepatitis A, B & C
Identify Transmission of hepatitis A, B & C
Identify Prevention of hepatitis A, B & C
Identify treatment of hepatitis A, B & C
Identify transmission of Tuberculosis
Identify symptoms of Tuberculosis
Identify prevention of Tuberculosis
Identify treatment of Tuberculosis
Identify different STD’s and their pathology
Understand how to use universal precautions

Outline:

HIV/AIDS
Causes and Symptoms
Treatment
Workplace Guidelines
Hepatitis A, B & C
Signs & Symptoms
Transmission
Prevention
Treatment
Tuberculosis
Transmission
Symptoms
Prevention
Treatment
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacterial Vaginosis
Genital Herpes
HPV
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
Universal Precautions

References:

Center for Disease Control: Factsheets, Brochures and Other Publications related to HIV, specifics STD’s, TB and Hepatitis.

Texas Department of State Health Services: Prevention and Preparation: HIV, STD and other communicable disease publications and reports.

US Department of Energy HIV Database for Genetic Sequencing

US Department of Health: Facts sheets, professional publications and brochures.

New York Department of Health: Publications for Individuals and Professionals.

100 Questions and Answers About HIV and AIDS by Joel Gallant
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Physician Tells You What You Need to Know: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book by Lisa Marr
Tuberculosis by William N Rom and Stuart M Garay
Sexually Transmitted Diseases by King Holmes, P. Sparling, Walter Stamm, and Peter Piot

Description:

This course is for behavioral healthcare professionals that provide treatment and prevention services and is offered online. The enrollee registers for the course via the online enrollment process, views the training and attached supplemental information, takes an exam in which they must obtain 70% for passing, submits and evaluation of the course and then is issued a certificate which they can print off. The system maintains a transcript of all the courses taken by each enrollee for up to 5 years. The enrollee can receive feedback regarding areas they may require additional study on this topic. The enrollee has access to technical support through a contact button in the training or by e-mailing the training coordinator at . In additional they can contact the instructor/creator of the module by e-mail at . This information is located in their subscription information. We review all feedback regarding courses and make necessary changes, in addition we upload new information and content semiannually.

Course Title:Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Objectives:

Have a complete understanding of the CPI Crisis Development Model
Have a complete understanding of the CPI Verbal Escalation Continuum
Have a complete understanding of the CPI COPING Model
Identify behaviors that can lead to a full-blown crisis
Be able to defuse behaviors that can lead to crisis using verbal techniques
Be able to demonstrate appropriate paraverbal communication
Be able to demonstrate empathic listening
Be able to demonstrate appropriate limit setting
Be able to establish therapeutic rapport after the crisis ends

Outline:

Review of CPI Crisis Development Model

Overview and detailed explanation of the anxiety level

Review of the role of nonverbal behavior
Overview of paraverbal communication
The CPI Verbal Escalation Continuum
Setting Limits
Empathic Listening

The Acting-Out Person

Emergency Procedures
CPI COPING Model
Establishing Therapeutic Rapport
Staff Debriefing

Staff Fear and Anxiety

The Psychology and Physiology of Fear
Coping Team Approach

References:

Guide to Non-Violent Crisis Intervention: Crisis Prevention Institute

Description:

Course Title:Ethics For Behavioral Healthcare Professionals

Objectives:

Gain an understanding of Texas addiction professional ethics
Gain an understanding of what is ethical and unethical behavior
Identify common elements of ethics and professional ethics
Gain an understanding of the “practice” of ethical decision making
Identify the Pillars of Character and their importance to ethical behavior
Gain understanding of effective decision making
Gain understanding of obstacles to ethical decision making and strategies to avoid
Identify common ethical dilemmas and how to address

Outline:

Overview of ethical decisions making
Common elements of ethics
Professional Code of Ethics
Ethical decision making as a practice
Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Groundwork for effective decision making
Path to better decisions
Obstacles to ethical decision making
Person you want to be
Ethical Dilemmas

References:

Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions by Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, and Patrick Callanan
Ethics For Addiction Professionals - Second Edition by LeClair Bissell and James Royce
Dual Relationships in Counseling & Psychotherapy: Exploring the Limits (Ethics in Practice Series)by Gabrielle Syme

Texas Department of State Health Services: Profession Licensure Division: Ethical Requirements
Texas Department of State Health Services: TAC 450 related to counselor licensure ethics

Josephson Institute of Ethics: The Six Pillars of Character:

Description:

Course Title:Confidentiality of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Records

Objectives:

Gain an understanding and be able to apply 42 CFR including:
Applicability
Disclosure
Gain an understanding and be able to apply HIPPA including:
Privacy Rules
Informing
Disclosure
Complaints
Security

Outline:

42 CFR
Applicability
Disclosure
HIPPA
Privacy Rules
Informing
Disclosure
Complaints
Security

References:

2003 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR)Title 42, Volume 1
SUMMARY OF THE HIPAA PRIVACY RULE:

Description:

This course is for substance abuse professionals that provide treatment and prevention services and is offered online. The enrollee registers for the course via the online enrollment process, views the training and attached supplemental information, takes an exam in which they must obtain 70% for passing, submits and evaluation of the course and then is issued a certificate which they can print off. The system maintains a transcript of all the courses taken by each enrollee for up to 5 years. The enrollee can receive feedback regarding areas they may require additional study on this topic. The enrollee has access to technical support through a contact button in the training or by e-mailing the training coordinator at . In additional they can contact the instructor/creator of the module by e-mail at . This information is located in their subscription information. We review all feedback regarding courses and make necessary changes, in addition we upload new information and content semiannually.
Course Title:Screening and Assessment for Behavioral Healthcare Professionals

Objectives:

Understand the admission criteria and observable behavior, symptoms and conditions that qualify a person for admission
Understand the DSM IV criteria for substance abuse or dependence
To know when in the process a QCC must be involved in the evaluation
To understand the concepts of least restrictive environment and justification for admission
To understand referral practices for applicants who do not qualify for admission and the use of a log to document these referrals
Understand documentation requirements for admission note
Understand how to conduct a financial assessment
To understand the required information that has to be documented
To understand the releases of information and to be able to accurately fill out all forms

Outline:

Review the admission criteria and observable behavior, symptoms and conditions that qualify a person for admission
Review the DSM IV criteria for substance abuse or dependence
Review when in the process a QCC must be involved in the evaluation
Review the concepts of least restrictive environment and justification for admission
Review referral practices for applicants who do not qualify for admission and the use of a log to document these referrals
Review documentation requirements for admission note
Review how to conduct a financial assessment
Review the required information that has to be documented
Review the releases of information and to be able to accurately fill out all forms

References:

Substance Abuse Assessment and Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide for Counselors and Helping Professionals by Gerald Juhnke
Clinical Assessment and Substance Abuse Treatment: The Target Cities Experience by Richard C. Stephens, Christy K. Scott, and Randolph D. Muck
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition by American Psychiatric Association
Assessment and Treatment of Chemical Dependency by Gennaro Ottomanelli

Description:

Course Title:DSM-IV: Substance Related Disorders

Objectives:

Identify the DSM-IV and its revisions
List types of substance abuse related disorders
List components of Multiaxial Diagnosis
Name the individual axes of Multiaxial Diagnosis
Specify how the Global Assessment of Functioning is applicable to clients
Name specific models for understanding substance addiction
Enumerate costs of substance related disorders to society
Describe the terminology related to substance abuse disorders
Describe types of therapy for substance abuse disorders

Outline:

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?
Multiaxial system
International Standard Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems
Global Assessment of Functioning
The Motivated Behavior Mode Model
Disease Model of Addiction
Types of medical and mental disorders
Measures of the monetary cost of addictions
Alcohol : a risk factor
Methamphetamines
Opioid
Hallucinogens
Polysubstance dependence
Dependence
Dual-diagnosis
Amphetamine abuse
Marijuana
Inhalants
Individual Therapy

References:

Substance Abuse Assessment and Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide for Counselors and Helping Professionals by Gerald Juhnke
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition by American Psychiatric Association
DSM-IV Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosisby James Morrison
Study Guide to DSM-IV-TRby Michael A. Fauman

Description:

Course Title:DSM-IV: Psychiatric Disorders

Objectives:

Gain and understanding for content of a psychiatric interview
Gain an understanding of multiaxial diagnosis
Gain an understanding and identify symptoms of the following psychiatric disorders:
Mood Disorders
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
Substance Induced Mood Disorder
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Substance Induced Psychotic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Identify ways to developing a successful therapeutic relationship with persons who have psychiatric disorders

Outline:

Psychiatric Interview
Multiaxial Diagnosis
Co-Occurring Disorders
Mood Disorders
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
Substance Induced Mood Disorder
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Substance Induced Psychotic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Developing successful relationships with persons who have co-occurring disorders

References:

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition by American Psychiatric Association
DSM-IV Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosisby James Morrison
Study Guide to DSM-IV-TR by Michael A. Fauman
Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding by James E. Maddux and Barbara A. Winstead
Current Diagnosis And Treatment: Psychiatry, Second Edition by Michael Ebert, Peter Loosen, Barry Nurcombe, and James Leckman

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