The intent of this course is to serve as a bridge to intensive technical assistance for healthcare organizations seeking to implement contingency management (CM) programming in their setting. The course offers coordinated instruction and resources specific to direct care staff (those in clinical service roles who deliver such services directly to clientele). This course includes an introduction to CM describing its core elements, scientifically-supported systems, and how it can be used in healthcare settings to have a positive impact on clients. It also offers unique content on how personnel in the Direct-Care role can contribute to the successful integration of CM into the clinical services their organization offers. For organizations utilizing this course, a strongly recommended initial step is for those in leadership roles to complete the decision-maker course module, including its activity for drafting CM programming customized to the settings needs and resources. Once leaders have formulated and discussed these initial ideas about CM programming, the content of course modules for Clinical Supervisors and Direct Care Staff are likely to be more useful to those staffing groups. Given the complexities of implementing a systems-level practice like CM, organizations are urged to additionally seek out consultation and coaching as intensive technical assistance via a Technology Transfer Center in their region. Also available: Decision Maker, Clinical Supervisor, and Administrative Support Staff courses. 2.0 hours Continued Education Available, NAADAC

This 1-hour tutorial offers detailed discussion of Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This Tutorial on Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health is presented by H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, FASAM, currently the Dean’s Executive Professor of Public Health at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA. Video commentary on each chapter by Dr. Clark is included alongside downloadable and printable chapters of the report, with the opportunity to take notes and check your knowledge along the way. Certificate of Completion Available

SUD treatment has two different and important laws that regulate confidentiality, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. This mini-course discusses 42 CFR Part 2. Requirements of the Health Information Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) are addressed in a separate mini-course. This course is part of an online 6-course series, Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Mini-course Series, designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and organization leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice. Certificate of Completion Available

This mini-course will discuss the primary funding streams in Kansas for the treatment of substance use disorders. This course is part of an online 6-course series, Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Mini-course Series, designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and organization leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice. Certificate of Completion Available

SUD treatment has two different and important laws that regulate confidentiality, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. This minicourse will be discussing the Health Information Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Requirements of 42 CFR Part 2 are addressed in a separate minicourse. This course is part of an online 6-course series, Understanding Addiction Services in Kansas: A Minicourse Series, designed for Kansas mental health and addiction counseling professionals and organization leaders who need to know about topics essential to Kansas Substance Use Disorder (SUD) practice. Certificate of Completion Available

In 2019, an estimated 1 in 59 adults in the U.S. was under community supervision. Researchers estimate that 60 to 80% of individuals on probation have a substance use disorder. Many people on community supervision who have an opioid use disorder never get the high-quality care needed to recover. There are many reasons for this - logistical barriers, lack of access to evidence-based treatments, stigma... But as a professional working with people on probation/ parole, you can change that. This learning series is designed specifically for community supervision officers and community treatment providers working with justice-involved individuals. Whether you're supervising someone with an OUD under community supervision or providing their treatment, every interaction is an opportunity to achieve better outcomes. This course consists of six modules. The resources and videos throughout this course: Provide probation officers and community treatment providers with the knowledge, tools, and resources to respond to the treatment needs of individuals under supervision, and Improve access and linkage to evidence-based treatment in the community for individuals with opioid use disorders who are under supervision. It is important for probation officers and community providers to review all modules in order to align role clarity and expectations. Please note that you will see the following acronyms used throughout this course: PO - Probation Officer CP - Community Provider SUD - Substance Use Disorder MOUD - Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Access this course here.  

This 1.5-hour self-paced online course is for addiction treatment professionals considering career opportunities in primary care. This course provides these professionals with resources and information to help them decide whether working in a primary care setting is right for them. REVISION DATE: October 5, 2019. 1.5 hours Continuing Education Credit Available, NAADAC

A new course titled Introduction to Substance Use Disorders is now open. This course offers a certificate of completion, as well as NAADAC, NASW, CNE, and CHES. Introduction to Substance Use Disorders is a 2-hour, self-paced course that provides a science-based introduction to substance use, substance use disorders (SUDs), and SUD treatment. It was designed for undergraduate, graduate and health professions students and practitioners who do not have a background in addictions.

This 3-hour course looks at laws and ethics related to clinician-client relationships for behavioral health professionals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include sources for law and ethics standards, data on misconduct findings, state-specific laws, ethics codes, and real-life examples of ethics violations. The course meets the current ethics requirement among healthcare professionals in each of the four HHS Region 10 states (AK, ID, OR, WA). Written and presented by Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and attorney in Seattle, WA. 3 hours Continued Education Available, NAADAC