Substance Abuse Basics for Healthcare Professionals
What will you get from this online course?
- Increase your ability to ask the critical substance use questions
- Increase your knowledge and confidence in assessing for potential substance use issues
- Learn to spot a potential substance use problem early with clients
Learn the Super Six Substance Abuse Questions to Ask all Clients
Why train to treat substance abuse?
Did you know that there are 24 million people in the U.S. that suffer from a substance use disorder? Unfortunately graduate programs sometimes do not have enough time to educate their students about the basics of the 9 major substances, substance abuse assessments, treatment planning and theory, case management and medication assisted treatment. Let alone, provide clinical experience and expertise on how these 6 areas play themselves out in the real world of health care.
As a supervisor of therapists/health care professionals for over 10 years, I have seen time and again that many therapists are intimidated by substance abuse, and doubt their own ability to understand the problem and ask the right questions of their clients. It is very common to have a mental health case where substance abuse is a contributing factor. Why miss the chance to give the best possible support to your client?
What if you could learn the fundamentals of identifying and treating substance abuse, and change the game for your clients and your practice?
Meet your Instructor Ted
Founder | Recovery Coach | Counselor
Ted Izydor is a licensed mental health and addiction counselor who specializes in working with people struggling with substance use/addiction and supporting people in active recovery to live the life they truly want to live.
His unique counseling approach blends his background in positive psychology and professional coaching with his 20 years of experience as licensed mental health and addiction counselor.
His coaching/counseling sessions strive to provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment so that people can be themselves and achieve the success they so deserve in their lives.
Ted is easy going, relaxed and is able to hold space for both the light and dark side in everyone. His coaching approach views everyone has having not only unique strengths, but a success mechanism within.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
How do I determine if this qualifies for CEU's?
Check with your state licensing board.
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