CE Credit: 8 Hours (0.8 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Marriage-and-Family
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
Developed by an author with work experience in both nursing and psychology environments, Addiction Treatment presents the caregiver with a brief global perspective of different types of addictions, techniques for identifying and assessing the addicted client, and strategies for effective change. The book utilizes assessment, planning, and intervention summaries to enable the reader to scan for immediate recall and application. Chapter objectives enable readers to use the book as a continuing education tool, and the appendix provides an overview of perspectives on addiction and its treatment by a variety of organizations heavily invested in the care of the addicted client. Illustrative cases (with both successful and unsuccessful outcomes) are included throughout. Sage Publications, 2000; 435 pages. Learning Objectives:
1. Distinguish among conventional, contemporary, and comprehensive models of addiction
2. Identify at least one short-term, one intermediate, and one long-term goal of addiction treatment
3. Name six components of a comprehensive addictive disorder assessment
4. List six addiction intervention methods directed toward the client as an individual
5. Identify twelve domains of living that should be included in a culturally competent addiction assessment
6. List eight medical conditions that frequently co-exist with addictive disorders
About the Author(s):
Sandra Rasmussen, PhD, RN, LMHC, CAS teaches psychiatric/mental health nursing at Rhode Island College. She is a faculty mentor in the Professional Psychology Doctoral Program for Walden University and has taught for more than 10 years in the Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology at Cambridge College. She currently works as an addiction clinician for AdCare Hospital, providing clinical supervision for AdCare Recovery Services corrections treatment staff.. Dr. Rasmussen received her PhD in clinical psychology and public practice from Harvard University. She holds graduate degrees in child development and nursing management. She is a registered nurse, licensed mental health counselor, and certified addiction specialist. Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology (CE Broker Provider #50-1635). |