A 3-hour course designed to explore and examine the relationship between substance abuse/dependence and criminal behavior. Goals/Objectives By participating in this internet based course the trainee will learn to: 1. understand the research relationship between drugs and crime. 2. understand the research relationship between drugs and crime when gender, age, and ethnic differences are considered. …
Ohio LCDC II, III, and LICDC (for those holding a CDCA)
Welcome to CEU Matrix! This 110 hour package of online courses has been assimilated for those who have completed their CDCA Phases I and II educational requirements and wish to move toward completing their credentials for the Ohio LCDC II, III and LICDC. Prior completion of your CDCA provided 70 hours, which are applied to the 180 hour total required for the Ohio LCDC II, III and LICDC. CEU Matrix is an approved distance learning provider and these courses have been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. ALL 27 of these courses can be purchased for $499! Purchased individually the cost would be over $1400! Simply click on “Add to Cart” link above and then “Checkout” at the bottom of the next page to purchase this package. Courses are taken at your convenience, there is no time limit, and everything is done online.
After completing all courses you will then need to apply online with the state at: ocdp.ohio.gov.
If you have any other questions please call John Tinsley at (800) 421-4609. Here is a list of the nine required subject areas and the courses that fulfill these areas.
Theories of Addiction – (14 hours)
Commitment to Change-Overcoming Errors in Thinking – 2 of 4 hours
Criminal Addicts or Addicted Criminals? Theories of the Drug-Crime Relationship – 3 hours
Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment – 3 hours
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 1 – 3 hours
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 4 – 3 hours
Counseling Procedures and Strategies with Addicted Populations – (8 hours)
Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery – 6 hours
Commitment to Change – Overcoming Errors in Thinking – 2 of 4 hours
Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations – (8 hours)
Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment – 8 hours
Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction – (18 hours)
Screening and Assessment of Clients in the Criminal Justice System (Scheel) – 6 hours
Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment in Criminal Justice Systems (Shearer) – 6 hours
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 2 – 6 hours
Relationship Counseling with Addicted Populations – (24 hours)
Working with Families of Chemically Dependent Criminal Justice Offenders – 3 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 1 – 3 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 3 – 3 hours
Coping with Feelings and Moods – 4 hours
Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Module 2 – 3 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 4 – 4 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 2 – 4 hours
Pharmacology – (18 hours)
An Introduction to Treatment Medications, What Every Counselor Should Know – 4 hours
Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Addiction Using Buprenorphine – 5 hours
Mind Over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Drugs. A Teacher’s Guide – 3 hours
Retraining and Updating Currently Abused Drugs – 3 hours
Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders – 3 hrs
Prevention Strategies – (12 hours)
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment – 3 hours
HIV & Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users – 6 hours
Personal Wellness for Substance Abuse Counselors – 3 hours
Treatment Planning – (5 hours)
Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities – 6 hours
Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Chemical Dependency – (3 hours)
The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice – 3 hours
Lessons
Criminal Addicts or Addicted Criminals?: Theories of the Drug-Crime Relationship (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This 3-hour course presents the issues, research, theory, and principles of faith-based substance abuse treatment. Some of the key topics of the course are spirituality and substance abuse, hellfire theory, critical issues in faith-based community and corrections programs, faith-based and cognitive programs, and legal issues associated with faith-based treatment. The course presents over eighteen elements …
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Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Abuse Treatment Part I (3 Hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course presents the first three sections of a course over the topic of substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders. The first section presents an introduction to the topic. The second section reviews terminology and classifications related to substance use, clients, treatment, programs, and systems for clients with COD. Key terms used in …
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Abuse Treatment Part IV (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course contains key information about substance abuse and a particular mental disorder, highlighting advice to the counselor to help working with clients with those disorders. A relevant case history accompanies each disorder in the section. This course is meant to function as “quick reference” to help the substance abuse treatment counselor understand the mental …
Certified Facilitator – Samenow’s Overcoming Errors in Thinking (8 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE – To introduce and explore the concept of thinking errors – To support and/or complement counselors’ increased awareness and understanding of the errors in thinking commonly demonstrated by addicts and offenders – To provide vivid information and insight about thinking errors – To demonstrate ways to address thinking errors in a …
Screening and Assessment of Clients in the Criminal Justice System (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This 6-hour course addresses the issues relevant to screening and assessment and makes recommendations for the appropriate use of screening and assessment tools in specific settings within the criminal justice system. For information on how to use screening and assessment to match the offender to services and to identify an appropriate treatment plan, see the …
Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment in Criminal Justice Systems (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
A 6-hour course designed to help the learner to understand the principles, elements, procedures, and issues in screening and assessing for substance abuse and HIV/AIDS issues/needs in the criminal justice system. Goals/Objectives By participating in this internet based course the trainee will: 1. Identify the issues associated with assessment. 2. Understand the difference between screening …
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occuring Disorders in Substance Abuse Treatment Part II (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course reviews the key principles of assessment, selected assessment instruments, and the assessment process. The course also addresses the specific relationship of assessment to treatment planning. In the second section of the course, there is a presentation of guidelines for developing a successful therapeutic relationship with individuals who have COD. The section describes specific …
Working With Families of Chemically Dependent Criminal Justice Offenders (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This 3-hour course is designed to educate professionals, working with chemically dependent offenders and their families, about family dynamics and family dysfunction. Students of this course will gain an understanding of the scope of the problem, an overview of family theory, and the relationship of theory to therapy. Codependent behaviors and attitudes are a primary …
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part IV (4 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This module(course), fourth in a series of four, provides information about specific populations; children, adolescents, and older adults; women; cultural, racial, and ethnic groups; gays and lesbians; people with physical and cognitive disabilities; people in rural locations; and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. In addition, information is provided regarding people who are …
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part III (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This module(course) discusses how families in which one or more members has a substance abuse problem, substance abuse treatment and family therapy can be integrated to provide effective solutions to multiple problems. The integrated treatment models described in this module can serve as a guide for conjoint treatment approaches. In addition, this module discusses the …
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part II (4 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course is the second in a series of four courses designed for substance abuse treatment counselors; family therapists are a secondary audience. The course should be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about family therapy. The purpose of the course is to help counselors and family therapists acquire a basic understanding …
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part I (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course is the first in a series of four courses designed for substance abuse treatment counselors; family therapists are a secondary audience. The course should be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about family therapy. The purpose of the course is to help counselors and family therapists acquire a basic understanding …
Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment (8 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This 8 hour course presents an overview of the role and efficacy of group therapy in substance abuse treatment. It presents critical research and clinical findings and distills them into practical guidelines for practitioners who utilize group therapy in substance abuse treatment settings. The course is designed to help treatment professionals expand their awareness and …
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Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
Upon completion of the program, the participant will be able to: 1. Understand that anger may be a strategy used to preserve a client’s need for control when situations arise causing fear of loss of control; 2. Discuss the importance of establishing rapport and setting limits with clinical populations; 3. Recognize factors that increase the …
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HIV and Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course consists of a manual developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that has been scientifically tested for community-based outreach to reduce the risk of HIV and other blood-borne infections in drug users. The model described in this manual is based on many years of research. The model has been implemented and …
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Personal Wellness for Substance Abuse Counselors (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
Substance abuse counselors may be at higher risk for stress and burnout than other counselors because they work with chronic and difficult clients. Intuitively, it makes sense that working with clients who abuse substances is frustrating, emotionally exhausting, tiresome, often thankless, a greater risk, and not without problems of lower salary. This 3-hour course will …
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course is based on information found in the manual Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (TIP 29) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This manual is DHHS publication No. (SMA) 12-4078 and can be obtained free of …
The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This 3 hour course provides an exploration of the field of criminal justice ethics, which broadly encompasses the history of justice and theories of morality and ethics from antiquity to the modern age. One of the purposes of such a survey is that students will be able to express an understanding of schools of thought …
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Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Addiction using Buprenorphine (6 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course is designed for physicians to make practical and informed decisions about the treatment of opioid addiction with buprenorphine. The course addresses the history of treatment of opioid addiction, current state of treatment, buprenorphine profiles, pharmacology, effectiveness, patient assessment, treatment appropriateness, treatment protocols, and policies and procedures in the use of buprenorphine. Course Goals/objectives: …
Mind Over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Drugs. A Teacher’s Guide (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
According to the course manual, this course is a teachers guide for the NIDA “Mind Over Matter” series. The course serves two purposes. The first is to provide an initial education or a knowledge review about the biological effects of drug abuse on the body and brain. The second purpose is to provide counselors and …
Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This 3-hour course is comprised of three sections that address the disease concept and how it affects the brain, treatment and recovery, and how to diagnose a co-occurring disorder. I. The Problem: The Disease of Chemical Dependency The first section of this course is an explanation of the disease concept of chemical dependency explaining what …
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
Based on TIP 50 Persons with substance abuse problems who are in treatment consistently show a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. This course is designed for frontline counselors in substance abuse treatment programs, individuals who work with individuals who have both a substance abuse and mental health disorder, or individuals who provide …
Coping With Feelings and Moods (4 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This course reveals to counselors how individuals in recovery from an alcohol or drug problem or a mental health problem can learn about emotions and develop strategies to cope with them. Inability to understand, recognize and manage feelings creates problems in relationships and is a risk factor for relapse following a period of sobriety. This …
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An Introduction to Treatment Medications: What Every Counselor Should Know (4 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
Course Summary: This course is designed as a quick reference for psychotherapeutic medications for substance abuse and mental health treatment providers. The course presents a list of medications ranging from anti-psychotics to addiction treatment medications. Each medication is discussed according to: • purpose • usual dose, frequency, and side effects • potential for abuse or …
Retraining and Updating on Currently Abused Drugs (3 hours)(Ohio LCDC CDCA)
This is an information booster and refresher course for addiction professionals. It provides current information on the issues, facts, and figures for ten drugs being used and abused today. Each of the drugs is addressed according to the following topics: Overview, extent of use, health effects, treatment, arrests and sentencing, production and trafficking, legislation, and …
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