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The Exploring Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI): Relevance, Theory, Associated Risk of Suicide, Assessment & Treatment online CE course includes 2 contact hours that examines the historical context of this behavior, reviews the current diagnostic classification of NSSI, and discusses the theoretical formulations of self-injury. Psychosocial risk factors associated with self-injury including sexual orientation and environmental contributors like bullying and Internet usage are explored. Guidelines and considerations for assessment are presented, as well as treatment options and resources for clinicians to enhance effective and efficient care.

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The Psychosocial Issues at the End of Life: Definition, Theory, and Intervention online CE course includes 4 contact hours that provides healthcare professionals with a definition of end-of-life care as well as a description of the prevalence of psychiatric disorders during this phase of care. Psychological theories regarding death and dying are presented and lead into a description of the emotional reactions encountered by both patients and caregivers. This course concludes with a presentation of psychological treatment techniques used to overcome these emotional reactions and assist patients and caregivers to improve quality of life during the end of life.

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The Neuropsychology of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias online CE course includes 6 contact hours that reviews the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, with a focus on etiology, prevalence, and assessment. Differential diagnosis of other reversible conditions that mimic dementia such as depression and delirium is also reviewed.

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The need to escape or avoid intense thoughts and emotions can often drive eating disorder behaviors. ACT, an empirically-based intervention aimed at reducing emotional avoidance, has been used successfully in a group format to treat eating disordered patients. This course will provide an overview of the ACT treatment approach and describe how health professionals can apply ACT techniques (e.g., mindfulness activities, exposure-based exercises, commitment to core values) to facilitate eating disorder treatment groups.

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The Chronic Pain Syndromes and Interventions: Treating the Whole Person includes 5 credit hours that provide theory-and evidence-based psychological components adaptable to clinical practice for this patient population. Mental health professionals and allied healthcare workers can play a key role in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, both exclusively and as a resource for/adjunct to physicians. This online course can be conveniently completed from your computer or mobile device at your own pace. Your course completion will be reported to CE Broker automatically for credit toward your license renewal.

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The Psychosocial Needs of Women Undergoing Genetic Counseling and Testing in the Breast Cancer Context online CE course includes 2 contact hours that provides an overview of the genetic counseling process, types of test results, risk management strategies, and psychosocial needs of women during the genetic counseling and testing process. As the use of these tests moves into mainstream clinical practice, allied health professionals will have need to understand the clinical aspects of genetic counseling as well as the psychosocial needs of women considering and or under-going counseling and testing.

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The Implementing a Weight Management Program for Outpatients CE course includes 7 contact hours that provides health professionals with a firm knowledge base in the area of weight management and introduces weight management programs for use with outpatients. Specifically, the physiology behind body weight regulation are presented and the cutoffs for determining "overweight", "obese" and "morbidly obese" categories along with their corresponding health implications are outlined. Empirically-based diets, including 'fad' diets, are reviewed and the appropriateness of alternative therapies, such as bariatric surgery, addressed. Detailed strategies for implementing a weight management program with patients and for maintaining weight loss over time are discussed.

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This online CE course presents a detailed look at this turbulent time in development and the biopsychosocial complexities presented for teenagers with diabetes. This course addresses specific clinical aspects of diabetes that may be affected by inadequate psychological adjustment to the condition. Knowing how best to address the individual challenges teenage patients with diabetes face can help clinicians escort them to a healthier future.

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This online CE course reviews current psychological theory and empirical evidence relevant to applied clinical practice in the OVCA context. Course material addresses the common physical and psychological sequelae of an OVCA diagnosis and treatment (e.g., side effects of treatment, psychosexual impact, quality of life, loss issues, possible genetic factors) and presents techniques and skills to facilitate patient adjustment (e.g., enhanced communication with medical team and other support persons; practice of stress and pain management; improved utilization of support system).

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Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) process requires mental health professionals to produce clinically accurate, functionally relevant, and legally aligned documentation yet many providers receive limited formal training in this area. Without a clear understanding of how psychiatric evidence intersects with disability law, mental health evaluations may fail to meet the evidentiary thresholds set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This course addresses that gap by guiding participants through the SSAs five-step sequential evaluation process, clarifying the legal and clinical significance of medical evidence, and detailing how to write effective SSD mental health reports. Through instruction on documenting psychiatric impairments with behavioral data, standardized tools, and contextual work limitations, participants will gain strategies for enhancing report utility in disability determinations and appeals. The course also demystifies the post-submission review process, helping clinicians understand how their evaluations are interpreted and applied by adjudicators.

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This course provides an overview of national protective factors approaches to prevent child abuse and neglect. It is designed to help child welfare professionals, administrators, service providers, policymakers, and other interested individuals understand the concepts of protective and risk factors in families and communities and learn ways in which building protective factors can help lower the risk of child abuse and neglect now and in the future.

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Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an essential, evidence-based approach to meeting individuals' immediate emotional and psychological needs impacted by crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and traumatic events. Grounded in recent advancements, PFA emphasizes practical strategies to stabilize and support individuals while fostering resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). This course examines the theoretical foundations of PFA, ethical principles in crisis intervention, and best practices for addressing complex emotional needs with professionalism and care, equipping mental health professionals to navigate diverse and challenging crisis scenarios.

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This online CE course provides an overview of factors necessary to equip clinicians to identify Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in response to life-altering medical conditions, such as spinal cord injury (SCI), and to provide therapeutic services to these individuals.

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Couples navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis face profound emotional and relational challenges that can strain even the most resilient partnerships. Mental health providers play a critical role in addressing the unique psychosocial needs of both the patient and their partner, fostering communication, enhancing coping strategies, and mitigating the psychological burden experienced by caregivers. However, clinical practice in this area requires a nuanced understanding of cancers multifaceted impact on intimate relationships, including gender and cultural influences, communication dynamics, and ethical considerations such as confidentiality and role delineation. This training equips mental health professionals with evidence-based frameworks, practical tools, and ethical guidelines to support couples in fostering emotional resilience, improving relationship satisfaction, and navigating the existential and relational disruptions caused by cancer.

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The Evidence-Based Treatments for Adults/Veterans with PTSD CE course includes 3 contact hours that discusses treatment options for various reactions to trauma including acute stress reactions, acute stress disorder, and acute and chronic PTSD and an in-depth review of the most widely used evidence-based psychosocial treatment models for veterans and other adult survivors with PTSD is presented (e.g., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Stress Inoculation Training, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Pharmacological and alternative/complementary treatment options for PTSD will also be addressed, along with common clinical issues associated with the treatment, such as vicarious traumatization and self-care issues among treatment providers.

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The Approaches for Working with HIV-Positive African-American Youth: Clinical and Ethical Considerations for Health Care Provider online CE course includes 4 contact hours that reviews the evidenced-based research pertaining to the provision of healthcare to HIV-positive African-American youth. Specifically, common errors that occur when working with this special population are addressed and tools to avoid them are discussed. Treatment guidelines are provided to enable clinicians to better integrate culturally-sensitive approaches into the care of this important at-risk group. Regardless of the health professional's discipline (i.e., counselor, social worker, psychologist, nurse), there are specific ethical and clinical guidelines that need to be considered when working with these youth.

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This online CE course provides a comprehensive overview of the various constructs associated with positive psychology (e.g., gratitude, resilience) from a theory- and evidence-based perspective. The assessment of positive emotions, character strengths, and meaning will be presented. The application of these constructs at the subjective, individual, and sociocultural level will be addressed and the rationale for why positive psychology interventions are efficacious in medical/health care settings will be examined.

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The Incorporating Telehealth into Mental and Behavioral Health Practice CE course includes 1 contact hour for healthcare providers to give an overview of the expanding role of telemedicine in providing health care, including mental health services. The various type of telemedicine technology, the benefits and challenges posed by telemedicine and the regulations and standards surrounding telemedicine services and technology are discussed. This online course can be conveniently completed from your computer or mobile device at your own pace. Your course completion will be reported to CE Broker automatically for credit toward your license renewal.

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The course is designed to equip learners with knowledge of therapies for managing pain in the absence of opioid drugs. Current research has found that the potentially harmful outcomes likely outweigh the benefits of prescription opioid analgesics, so the development of alternative pain management options is paramount. This course will review the complexities of pain, including its types, underlying mechanisms, assessment methods, and management strategies. The course will explore common non-opioid therapies, both non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods, and meaningful implementation strategies.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

This course provides information how to identify the various types of pain and the best course of treatment for each. /// Convenient Online Course /// Reports to CE Broker /// At-Your-Own-Pace ///

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

**Licensees must complete all courses in this bundle to get credit. **This brand new certification program provides in-depth professional development training on pandemics as they affect the healthcare setting. After completing the program's 30 hours of online training, you will be issued the Pandemic Preparedness Healthcare Certification (PPHC) credential which makes evident to your commitment to fighting pandemics through proper prevention and rigorous learning. With your new PPHC credential, you will be better prepared to fight pandemics like COVID-19 and provide additional value to your employer.

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Even well-meaning professionals can carry hidden biases that affect patient care. This course dives into the science of implicit bias and its impact on healthcare delivery and outcomes. Through personal reflection and actionable strategies, you'll learn how to recognize bias, reduce its influence, and build more equitable, inclusive practices. Strengthen your clinical impact by making empathy and awareness part of your everyday care. This course satisfies Illinois and Michigan implicit bias training requirements and meets requirements for Maryland house bill 28/HB 783.

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To effectively address pain to ensure delivery of best practices, as well as best outcomes, providers must be able to communicate with their patients to identify the best modality to relieve pain. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate, with cultural understanding that creates an environment in which the patient feels heard, understood, and properly cared for.

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Explore the widespread stigma that people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) face when seeking treatment. This webinar will shine a light on the complex aspects of stigma in healthcare and how it affects patients' experiences. We'll dig into the various challenges individuals encounter and how societal attitudes, biases in healthcare, and self-perceptions contribute to this complex issue. Join us as we uncover the layers of stigma that can make it harder for people to get the help they need for SUD and hinder their journey to recovery.