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Harm Reduction: A Comprehensive Response to Substance Related Disorders

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Harm reduction offers mental health professionals essential strategies for addressing the complex challenges of substance-related disorders in diverse populations. By understanding and implementing harm reduction principles, professionals can support individuals in minimizing health and social harms associated with substance use, even in the absence of abstinence. This training equips practitioners with evidence-based approaches, fosters a deeper understanding of social determinants influencing substance use, and highlights emerging trends and policies relevant to their practice. Through real-world scenarios and actionable strategies, mental health professionals will gain the tools needed to engage clients effectively, enhance treatment outcomes, and promote equity in care.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Psychologist

1h General

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1h General

Colorado Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Delaware Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

1h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

1h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

1h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h General

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

1h General

Psychologist

1h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1h General

Idaho Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Maine State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

License Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Registered Nurse

1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Missouri Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

1h General CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

1h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Medication Aide

1h Continuing education related to medications and medication administration

Certified Medication Aide II

1h Continuing education related to medications and medication administration

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

1h Category A Hours

Psychologist

1h Category A Hours

Psychologist (Provisional)

1h Category A Hours

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

1h Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

1h Continuing education related to professional counseling

Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist

1h Continuing education related to psycho-education

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

1h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Related to prescribing controlled substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Related to prescribing controlled substances

Registered Nurse

1h Related to prescribing controlled substances

Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology

Psychological Examiner

1h APA Approved CE

Psychologist

1h APA Approved CE

Senior Psychological Examiner

1h APA Approved CE

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

1h Counseling Theories

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

1h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

1h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

1h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Social Worker

1h Category I continuing education related to social work

Provisional License

1h Category I continuing education related to social work

Service Worker Registrant

1h Category I continuing education related to social work

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Psychological Practitioner

1h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Psychologist

1h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Specialist in School Psychology

1h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Disclosure statements

Learning Objectives


At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define harm reduction, articulate its underlying principles, and relate its distinction from traditional approaches within the context of substance abuse, addiction, and public health.
  2. Identify 4 theory—and evidence-based harm reduction strategies and interventions targeted specifically to at-risk populations.
  3. Describe the clinical application and integration of a harm reduction approach into mental healthcare while considering the influence of social determinants, policy frameworks, and emerging trends.



HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.


HealthForum Online is also an approved provider by various state boards. Find the complete list here.


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