Total CEs: |
1 |
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| * CE Type: | General | CE Hours: 1 |
| Course No.: |
20-876766 |
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| State Specific: | N/A | |
| *Some Boards distinguish between general CEs and other types. Please review your specific state requirements to learn more. | ||
Total CEs: 1 |
||
| * CE Type: | General | CE Hours: 1 |
| Course No.: |
20-876766 |
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| State Specific: | N/A | |
| *Some Boards distinguish between general CEs and other types. Please review your specific state requirements to learn more. | ||
Approved for credit by:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), ACEP No.: 6994
ACEonline, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6994. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACEonline, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
CE Broker, #50-23449
ACEonline, LLC is a registered provider with CE Broker, provider #50-23449.
If you enroll in a course registered with CE Broker, ACEonline, LLC will report your CEs to CE Broker on your behalf.
This course is registered with the following Boards:
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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling
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Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Approved for credit by:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), ACEP No.: 6994
ACEonline, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6994. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACEonline, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
CE Broker, #50-23449
ACEonline, LLC is a registered provider with CE Broker, provider #50-23449.
If you enroll in a course registered with CE Broker, ACEonline, LLC will report your CEs to CE Broker on your behalf.
This course is registered with the following Boards:
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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling
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Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Registration Requirements
To register for this course, you will be asked to create an account on our website and agree to our terms and conditions. You have the option to purchase this course å la carte or as part of a bundle, and you may select your enrollment period. Then, you will be prompted to make a payment using a credit card through Stripe or through PayPal.
Authors/Contributors
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: The Opioid Crisis and the Black/African American Population: An Urgent Issue. Publication No. PEP20-05-02-001. Office of Behavioral Health Equity. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020.
Course Description
This course provides the participant with a better understanding of the opioid crisis in the Black population. It follows the document released by SAMHSA titled “The opioid Crisis and the Black/African American Population: An Urgent Issue” which provides meaningful insights on the issues facing Black persons seeking treatment for opioid use disorders (OUDs). Additionally, this article discusses Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), specific cultural issues with treatment in the Black community, and ways that services could be better tailored to minority communities in general.
This course is intended for participants who work with MAT and may be involved with the treatment of minority clients. This includes therapists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other social professionals who may be involved with the treatment of OUDs now or in the future.
Course Learning Objectives
- Learner will know the issues specific to the Black communities when seeking treatment
- Learner will recognize how cultural stigma can negatively impact treatment seeking and treatment
- Learner will understand the causes for opioid use disorders (OUDs) in the Black population
- Learner will know the basic drugs and components of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Learner will know the limitations of MAT including why access is so limited for Black clients
Course Requirements
You will be expected to review all materials provided and pass the post-test with a minimum of 80%, in order to receive your certificate of completion. You will also be required to complete a course evaluation. Once you have satisfactorily completed the post-test and submitted your evaluation, you will be able to download your certificate.