Training Description:
According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 29 million people 12 years and older had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). AUD is a chronic disease with significant medical, psychological and social consequences. Each year more than 178,000 deaths are attributed to excessive alcohol intake.
Psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety and suicide co-occur more often than not. Mental health clinicians are in a unique position to identify those who are at risk or have excessive drinking behaviors and offer them evidence-based treatments.
This 1-hour online training will review screening and assessment tools for AUD, patient engagement and harm reduction approaches, and behavioral therapies and medication treatments for AUD.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Discuss principles of screening for unhealthy alcohol use and diagnostic evaluation of AUD
- Describe patient-centered treatment goal setting
Continuing Education Credits:
| Discipline | Approval Statement |
|---|---|
| Licensed Social Worker |
This program has been approved for 1 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D93093. |
| Licensed Psychologist |
CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Berkshire AHEC at hbruno@berkshireahec.org. For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com. 1.25 CE Hour(s). |
| MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor |
Application for MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Berkshire AHEC at 413-842-5160 for the status of MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor CE accreditation. |
| MA Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor |
This course has been approved by the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services/LADC Unit for 1.5 contact hours for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Assistants. |
| MA Registered Nurse |
Program meets the requirements for nursing contact hours as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 5.04. |
| MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
This activity has been certified by NEAFAST on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions, for LMFT professional continuing education. Certification PC- 042523. |
Please allow 3-4 weeks for email delivery of any CE Credit certificates from Berkshire AHEC, the CE Credit provider.