Assessment and Screening
- This multimedia course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcasts 192. Text-based materials are also provided in the course for those who prefer to learn by reading.$12.00 for 90 days
- This course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 110. Additional videos from our Addiction Counselor Certification Training Program are included. Text-based options are provided for those who would prefer to read about diagnosis. View multimedia content at https://youtube.com/allceudeducation$60.00 for 90 days
- LEARNER OBJECTIVES • Differentiate between the function of screening and assessment • Complete an accurate screening and assessment • Identify multiple sources of information for the assessment • Describe the purpose of the assessment • Identify types of questions for each area of the mental status exaM • Describe the LOCUS and ASAM patient placement criteria • Accurately make a placement of a client using information from the assessment and LOCUS and/or ASAM • Identify characteristics of depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders • Identify differences in assessment between age groups (adolescents, adults, elderly) • Identify considerations to assess validity/reliability and usefulness of various objective testing instruments View multimedia content at https://youtube.com/allceudeducation$12.00 for 90 days
- Objectives: • Examine how patient placement instruments were developed to identify the most appropriate level of care • Explore different patient placement criteria guidelines including the LOCUS, LOCAT, and ASAM • Discuss the implications for what each patient placement insturment assesses. • Identify strengths and weaknesses of each instrument. • Practice using patient placement criteria using case studies$12.00 for 90 days
- The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma: The HPA-Axis (Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 112) Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2: Physiology of Addiction and Mental Health Issues (Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 111) Introduction to Neurobiology: Dopamine, GABA, Serotonin, Acetylcholine (Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 007)$42.00 for 90 days
- Objectives • Describe essential attitudes for conducting effective assessments • Select and use a comprehensive assessment process that is sensitive to age, gender, racial and ethnic cultural issues, and disabilities • Identify considerations to assess validity/reliability and usefulness of various objective testing instruments • Conducting comprehensive assessment interviews and collecting information from collateral sources. • Differentiate between the function of screening and assessment • Identify multiple sources of information for the assessment • Identify types of questions for each area of the mental status exam • Identify differences in assessment across special populations (women, homeless, criminal justice)$12.00 for 90 days
- Objectives: Complete 12 hours of continuing education Define the Substance Abuse Professional Identify ethical and legal standards in counseling Explore SAP regulations and compliance Discuss procedures for drug and alcohol testing programs Review the SAP DOT Regulations Define the different terms from SAP to MRO$36.00 for 90 days
- Objectives: • Discuss importance and purpose of rapport building. • Identify rapport-building methods and issues. • Explore the range of human emotions and feelings. • Discuss administering appraisal instruments and interpreting appraisal results in helping processes. • Identify validated screening instruments, including their purpose, application, and limitations. • Describe concepts of reliability and validity as they apply to screening instruments. • Discuss how to interpret the results of screening. • Identify basic concepts of toxicity screening options, limitations, and legal implications. • Explore toxicology reporting language and the meaning of toxicology reports.$12.00 for 90 days
- Objectives • Define crisis • Explore general principles of crisis management • Identify methods for effectively screening for crisis o In therapy sessions o In the community • Identify the steps in crisis management • Identify risk factors for suicide$12.00 for 90 days