Course Code: REL-BHC-0-CPIASUD
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify how a clinical pathway for adolescent substance use disorders improves outcomes for youth with these disorders
Recall the key components of a clinical pathway for youth with substance use disorders
Indicate at least three ways you can apply the elements of a clinical pathway for youth with substance use disorders in your setting
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Clinical Pathways
Clinical Pathways Explained
How are Clinical Pathways Developed?
The Right Care at the Right Time
Review
Summary
Section 3: Major Elements of Clinical Pathways for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Adolescence
From Reactive to Proactive Care
Brief Intervention and Motivational Interviewing
Review
Summary
Section 4: Referrals to Treatment and Options
Levels of Care
Detoxification
Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Continuum
Review
Summary
Section 5: Philosophical and General Considerations
Special Considerations
Evaluating Outcomes
Review
Summary
Section 6: Gender and Cultural Considerations
Culturally Sensitive Care
Sex and Gender
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Subject Matter Expert: Brent Scobie, PhD, LCSW
Brent received his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Maine. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in a number of clinical positions at an acute care psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility and within private practice. He has provided both evaluative and therapeutic services within emergency departments and forensic, inpatient, residential, and nonresidential substance abuse and co-occurring disorders programs. His clinical interest areas include evaluation and treatment of adolescent addiction disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety disorders. He is a part-time faculty member at the University of Maine where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on subjects including substance use disorders, adult and child psychopathology, and healthcare administration and management.
Reviewer: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.