Biopsychosocial Effects of Substances: A Lifespan Approach
Tracking # 20-768085
$49.00
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Educator HEALTH FORUM ONLINE
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Method Computer-Based Training
What you'll learn
After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in their understanding of 3 fundamental concepts of chemical dependency related to the historical context, biological context, and correlates and impact of substances on the system.
- Understand the contribution that pharmacokinetics (i.e., absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) play in substance abuse.
- Discuss how 7 influential psychosocial aspects (i.e., dispositional traits, familial environment, cognitive-behavioral factors, comorbidity, ethnicity, social economic status, developmental age, gender) may play a role in the development and maintenance of substance abuse and dependence across the lifespan.
- Articulate implications for treatment planning, models of treatment, and interventions across the lifespan.
Course overview
The Biopsychosocial Effects of Substances: A Lifespan Approach online CE course includes 5 contact hours that is designed to introduce health professionals to the fundamental biopsychosocial concepts of chemical dependency across the lifespan. Specifically, a theory- and evidence-based overview of the concept of addiction, the history of addiction treatment, basic types of drugs and their distinct effects, and implications for treatment planning and delivery are presented emphasizing important risk factors and substance abuse problems prevalent at each stage of development.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General CE
Registered Nurse
5h
General CE
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician
5h
General
Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor
5h
General
Licensed Associate Counselor
5h
General
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
General
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
5h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
5h
General
Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
5h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
5h
General
Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
General
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Psychologist
5h
General
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
California Board of Registered Nursing
Registered Nurse
5h
General
California Board of Vocational Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
5h
General
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
5h
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
5h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
5h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
General
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
5h
General
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Registered Nurse
5h
General
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
5h
General
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
5h
General
Psychologist
5h
General
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
Licensed Midwife
5h
General
Florida Office of School Psychology
School Psychologist
5h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
5h
General
Indiana State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Registered Nurse
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors
Licensed Addiction Counselor
5h
General
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
5h
General
Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Behavior Analysts
Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
5h
General
Licensed Behavior Analyst
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists
Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
5h
General
Licensed Masters Level Psychologist
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
5h
General
Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Psychologists
Licensed Psychologist
5h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers
Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker
5h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
5h
General
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
5h
General
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
5h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Mental Health Technician
5h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Midwife
5h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
5h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
5h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
5h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
Addiction Disorders
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
5h
General CE
Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
5h
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
Registered Nurse
5h
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
5h
Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training
Michigan Board of Psychology
Limited Licensed Psychologist
5h
General
Psychologist
5h
General
Psychologist Special Volunteer
5h
General
Michigan Board of Social Work
Bachelor's Social Worker
5h
General
Master's Social Worker
5h
General
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
5h
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
5h
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Nurse Practitioner
5h
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Registered Nurse
5h
Continuing education related to nursing
Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
General
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
General
Missouri Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General CE
Registered Nurse
5h
General CE
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
5h
Category A Hours
Clinical Social Worker
5h
Category A Hours
Conditional Clinical MH Counselor
5h
Category A Hours
Conditional Clinical Social Worker
5h
Category A Hours
Conditional Marriage Family Therapist
5h
Category A Hours
Conditional School Social Worker
5h
Category A Hours
Conditional Social Work Associate
5h
Category A Hours
Conditional Social Worker
5h
Category A Hours
Licensed Social Worker
5h
Category A Hours
Licensed Social Worker Associate
5h
Category A Hours
Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
Category A Hours
Pastoral Psychotherapist
5h
Category A Hours
School Social Worker
5h
Category A Hours
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
Specific to the Specialty Practice Area
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General CE
Registered Nurse
5h
General CE
New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants
Licensed Nursing Assistant
5h
General CE
Medication Nursing Assistant
5h
Continuing Education Related to Medication Administration
New Hampshire Board of Psychologists
Psychologist
5h
Category A Hours
School Psychologist (Doctoral)
5h
Category A Hours
School Psychologist (Specialist)
5h
Category A Hours
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Medication Aide
5h
Continuing education related to medications and medication administration
Certified Medication Aide II
5h
Continuing education related to medications and medication administration
Certified Nurse Practitioner
5h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
5h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
Clinical Nurse Specialist
5h
Continuing education related to pharmacology
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
North Carolina Psychology Board
Psychological Associate
5h
Category A Hours
Psychologist
5h
Category A Hours
Psychologist (Provisional)
5h
Category A Hours
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
5h
Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice
North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners
Licensed Psychologist
5h
Relevant to the Practice of Psychology
Ohio Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General CE
Registered Nurse
5h
General CE
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Addiction Counselor
5h
Continuing education related to addiction counseling
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
Continuing education related to professional counseling
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist
5h
Continuing education related to psycho-education
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
Psychologist
5h
Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
Pharmacotherapeutics
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
Pharmacotherapeutics
Registered Nurse
5h
Pharmacotherapeutics
Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology
Psychological Examiner
5h
APA Approved CE
Psychologist
5h
APA Approved CE
Senior Psychological Examiner
5h
APA Approved CE
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Registered Nurse
5h
General
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker
5h
Social Work CE
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
5h
Social Work CE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
5h
Social Work CE
Licensed Master Social Worker
5h
Social Work CE
Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
5h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Registered Nurse
5h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Licensed Psychological Associate
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Licensed Psychologist
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
School Psychologist
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Licensed Social Worker
5h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Washington State Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Registered Nurse
5h
General
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
5h
Human Growth and Development
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5h
Relating to professional nursing practice
Registered Nurse
5h
Relating to professional nursing practice
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Licensed Certified Social Worker
5h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
5h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
5h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Social Worker
5h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Provisional License
5h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Service Worker Registrant
5h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
5h
CE related to APRNs recognized role
Certified Nurse Practitioner
5h
CE related to APRNs recognized role
Certified Nurse Specialist
5h
CE related to APRNs recognized role
Certified Nursing Assistant
5h
General
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
5h
CE related to APRNs recognized role
Licensed Practical Nurse
5h
General
Registered Nurse
5h
General
Wyoming Board of Psychology
Psychological Practitioner
5h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Psychologist
5h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Specialist in School Psychology
5h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
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Learning Objectives
After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in their understanding of 3 fundamental concepts of chemical dependency related to the historical context, biological context, and correlates and impact of substances on the system.
- Understand the contribution that pharmacokinetics (i.e., absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) play in substance abuse.
- Discuss how 7 influential psychosocial aspects (i.e., dispositional traits, familial environment, cognitive-behavioral factors, comorbidity, ethnicity, social economic status, developmental age, gender) may play a role in the development and maintenance of substance abuse and dependence across the lifespan.
- Articulate implications for treatment planning, models of treatment, and interventions across the lifespan.
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