Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (6 hours)

Course Description: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities covers the identification and treatment of substance use disorders in people with physical and cognitive disabilities, drawing directly from SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol 29 (TIP 29). It is designed for substance use disorder counselors, treatment program staff, and other behavioral health professionals who work with or may encounter clients who have coexisting disabilities. The course walks through disability screening methods, modifications to standard treatment approaches, treatment planning and counseling strategies, coordination with outside service providers, and program administration considerations. Because people with disabilities are both more likely to develop a substance use disorder and less likely to receive effective treatment for it, the course addresses the practical and systemic barriers that contribute to this gap in care.

Date: Ongoing
Distance Learning Method: Asynchronous Reading
Target Audience: Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, Criminal Justice Professionals
Refund Policy: If you request a refund within 30 days of placing your order (and prior to submitting any exams / completing any courses) we will gladly issue a refund of your money, less the processing fee and handling charge.
Course Interactivity: None
Posttest Requirements: Must score 80% or better to pass. Tests can be taken multiple times to obtain passing score.
Course Completion Requirements: Passing score on posttest. Submission of course evaluation. Course date of completion is recorded at this point.
Certificate of Completion: Issued when course is completed, available for download in Student Center
System Requirements: Internet access