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ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of clinical supervision that transcends jurisdictional boundaries. It is designed to equip supervisors with a portable and adaptable skill set grounded in the foundational principles of ethical practice, cultural humility, and effective supervisory techniques. The goal is to elevate the standard of clinical oversight and foster the development of competent, confident, and ethical practitioners. Many clinical supervisors lack a unified, non-state-specific framework rooted in universal best practices, which can lead to inconsistent supervision quality and varied readiness for licensure candidates. This course addresses the need for standardized training to ensure all supervisors can effectively address complex ethical dilemmas and apply evidence-based models, regardless of their jurisdiction.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

The Safely Reunifying Child and Parent CE course includes 2 contact hours needed for license renewal. This online course discusses effective child and parent reunification through understanding the different risks in order to ensure a high success rate of reunification. 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.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

Healthcare providers across disciplines regularly treat children whose psychiatric conditions severely limit functioning, yet more than half of initial SSI/SSD applications citing mental disorders are denied because clinical records fail to translate findings into the Social Security Administration's language of functional impairment. This course addresses that gap by converting legal standards into a step-by-step documentation framework. Grounded in recent peer-reviewed research and authoritative policy guidance, this training supplies annotated exemplars, decision-grade checklists, and interactive case analyses. This activity develops competence in Patient Care and Systems-Based Practice through SSA-aligned documentation and interdisciplinary coordination. The goal is to foster defensible, high-impact reports capable of withstanding adjudicative scrutiny. Emphasis on ethical, culturally responsive communication further equips healthcare teams to advocate effectively for vulnerable pediatric populations while streamlining claim processing.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

This course explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) increase addiction risk and disrupt neurodevelopment, stress regulation, and long-term health outcomes across the lifespan. Participants will analyze the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms linking early adversity to substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges. Using a trauma-informed framework, the course examines the impact of ACEs on brain development, attachment patterns, and toxic stress while providing practical strategies for screening, prevention, and treatment. Learners will apply ACE-informed approaches within clinical and community settings to reduce stigma, strengthen patient engagement, and promote resilience across generations.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

This webinar is presented to educate healthcare and mental healthcare clinicians on the characteristics of individuals with criminal behavior called psychopaths who live among us and can pose significant threats to the professional and private lives of health and mental health professionals. Psychopaths are social predators with no conscience or remorse who charm, manipulate, and ruthlessly plow their way through life, leaving behind them a broad trail of broken hearts, shattered expectations, and empty wallets. Participants will learn how to identify the psychopathic predator career criminals who inflict tremendous damage to others but are often undetected and seen as being "normal" and "charming." Several psychopaths will be described along with their common personality-based core beliefs, thinking patterns, emotional processing, and antisocial behaviors that characterize the Psychopathic Personality. Participants will also learn how to discriminate psychopaths from sociopaths and how these individuals differ from many who have a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Dr. Howard will explain why psychopathic criminals are not legally insane and why they do not qualify to be found not guilty by reason of insanity in criminal courts when they commit crimes. The major theoretical models of psychopathy will be presented along with the tests that can identify psychopaths. Participants will learn the differences between psychopathic criminal offenders and non-criminal individuals with some psychopathic traits who may become successful in some areas of life. Attendees will also learn about the effectiveness of rehabilitating psychopaths and which treatment models have the greatest success. The relationship of psychopathy to some rare and extreme levels of interpersonal violent behavior such as mass/school/spree shootings and serial murders will be explained. Finally, at the conclusion of the program, there will be an optional presentation (without CE) describing case histories of some rare individuals who have become psychopathic serial killers for those who desire to attend.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requires a dynamic and evidence-based approach to treatment that adapts to the diverse needs of individuals across the lifespan. Mental health providers play a crucial role in implementing the latest research-driven interventions that enhance communication, adaptive functioning, and overall quality of life. Mental health providers benefit from practical, effective strategies in behavioral, pharmacological, and integrative therapies, helping them build personalized, meaningful care plans. A multidisciplinary approach to ASD treatments offers the knowledge and confidence needed to apply best practices that truly make a difference for individuals and their families.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Navigating the Educational and Psychological Assessment of the Special Need Preschooler CE course includes 2 contact hours that will focus on the range of disabling conditions identified in 2 to 3 year olds, through the outreach programs offered in the schools including information on referral sources, such as regional centers, pediatricians, parents and specialized medical centers. A wide range of disabling conditions, assessment criteria, evaluation tools administered, diagnostic findings, eligibility criteria for services, individualized interventions and the reevaluation process will be discussed.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Communication w/ Cognitively Impaired: Strategies for Effectiveness online CE course includes 1 contact hour that provides healthcare professionals with strategies on how to effectively communicate with cognitively impaired individuals by identifying cognitive impairment and the role of communication. The course also meets the Communication w/ Cognitively Impaired requirement for FL Certified Nursing Assistants.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

This course meets the mandatory 3-hour continuing education requirement for Ethics for many licensed professionals. This course deals primarily with mental health professional ethics and confidentiality. Part 1 of this course discusses ethics for mental health professionals. Specifically, the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics is presented, and several tips for avoiding ethical pitfalls are discussed. Part 2 of this course considers the particularly important issue of confidentiality for mental health professionals. The ethical, legal and policy issues of confidentiality are explored. Additionally, Federal confidentiality laws and HIPPA are examined, and potential problems with the current legal framework regarding confidentiality are introduced.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ONLINE LLC

**Licensees must complete all courses in this bundle to get credit.** Emotional Wellness Bundle - The package includes, Addiction - How Friends and Family Cope, Social Media - Make It Positive, Your Parenting Style Matters, From Grieving to Happiness, Love is a Many Splendored Thing - If You Do It Right! YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL COURSES INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE IN ORDER TO GET CREDIT.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Primary Care Behavioral Health: The Basics for a New Model of Mental Healthcare online CE course includes 3 contact hours helps behavioral health professionals understand how to succeed in the world of primary care. Beginners will find clear, practical advice on the topics they most need to know about to get started, such as how to structure a service and get off to a robust start. Those with experience in primary care will gain ideas for growing their service and evaluating their progress to ensure they are meeting the clinic's needs. And those merely interested in the topic will likely find much that surprises them about this exciting new growth area for behavioral health professionals.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Screening and Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD: Clinical Applications for Civilians and Veterans online CE course provides a review of the definition of trauma, the major types of traumas, prevalence rates of trauma exposure, common reactions to trauma including PTSD, and risk and protective factors for the development of PTSD after trauma exposure. The history of the PTSD diagnosis is reviewed including the recent changes to the PTSD diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), 5th Edition.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Parental Bereavement Following the Loss of a Child online CE course includes 3 contact hours that examines parental bereavement patterns based upon the type of loss as well as predictors of complicated parental bereavement. The role of health care professionals in supporting parents is illustrated through review of bereavement follow-up and intervention programs. In addition, specific applications of bereavement intervention strategies, along with case examples, are examined.

VISTA CONTINUING EDUCATION

While laws are frequently cited within the text of this course, you should be aware that laws can be interpreted differently depending on the specific situation. This is a course which will provide you with an understanding of basic ethical issues which therapist often face. This course will help you identify areas where you may need to seek consultation with other mental health professionals or beyond.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the significance of puberty in adolescent girls on their mental health. Knowledge and skills to support girls through this transformative period will be shared. Content combines theoretical knowledge with practical strategies, fostering a holistic understanding of adolescent development and promoting the delivery of patient-centered care. Participants will gain valuable insights into addressing the unique challenges faced by adolescent girls during puberty and develop skills to enhance their support through interprofessional collaboration.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

This course takes a closer look at the hidden gaps in the social factors that shape health, including income, education, neighborhood conditions, and access to care. Learners will examine how systemic issues such as racism, poverty, and geographic barriers contribute to health disparities and inequitable outcomes. Through real-world examples and practical tools, healthcare professionals will gain insight into the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) and learn actionable strategies to advance equity in their clinical and organizational settings.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

Menopause is a reproductive transitional state. It is often accompanied by significant physical and emotional changes. However, functional MRI and PET scans of womens brains reveal that menopause can be an important "tipping point" in terms of cognitive status. Current research demonstrates that menopause is far more complex than previously recognized. This 4-hour live webinar will review the physiologic and clinical impacts of estrogen production in premenopausal women, including estrogens effects on mood, energy, metabolism, and immune function. Perimenopause, which can cause a variety of symptoms for nearly a decade, has been overlooked much too often in clinical practice. This important phase of a womans life will also be covered with an emphasis on associated endocrinologic aspects of aging. Finally, this course will address the latest research on the female brain, guidelines for hormone replacement therapy and a wide array of medications, nutritional strategies, and other lifestyle changes to maximize well-being and functional status. Health care professionals from multiple disciplines can expect a fresh perspective combining standard therapies and newer approaches to help patients through a challenging part of life.

QUANTUM UNITS EDUCATION

Supervision is necessary to improve client care, develop the professionalism of clinical personnel, and impart and maintain ethical standards in the field. This CE course focuses on teaching, coaching, consulting, and mentoring functions of clinical supervisors.

MINDFUL

Supervision is an essential component to ensuring quality services in clinical behavioral health. Regardless of a position a person holds, they will benefit greatly from quality clinical supervision. Clinical supervisory relationships are complex and must be nurtured and developed to be the most effective and therefore ensure the best patient care. It is essential for behavioral health providers who receive or provide clinical supervision to understand the impact of the supervisory relationship, the supervision process, and the outcomes it has. This course will review information regarding clinical supervision specific to the main positions held in behavioral health and in general. It will review relevant case studies regarding supervision in behavioral health.

QUANTUM UNITS EDUCATION

Behavioral health professionals who support children must be prepared for the unique experience of supporting children instead of adults in mental health. Children have unique needs, symptom presentation, and experience in treatment. They are also highly vulnerable to inappropriate bonding, abuse, neglect, and other issues regarding boundaries. Because of this, and because they simply deserve the best care, there are strong ethics that professionals must follow when supporting children in behavioral health. This course will review information related to the ethical concerns when working with children and adolescents as well as how to address them.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

Participants will consider health care perceptions common among older people. Next, Participants will learn how to respectfully and effectively communicate with older people. Additionally, Participants will explore different interviewing techniques helpful with various needs of older patients. Also, Participants will identify the benefits of regular exercise and good nutrition for older patients. Next, Participants will learn techniques for approaching sensitive subjects with older patients and will be provided with resources for more information and support. Additionally, Participants will explore ways to educate patients and families and connect them with community resources and services. Also, Patients will become familiar with strategies for delivering bad news to older patients. Next, Participants will understand how to tailor questions and treatment plans to meet diverse patients¿ needs. Additionally, Participants will consider how to communicate effectively with families and caregivers. Finally, Participants will learn how to talk with patients and caregivers about a diagnosis. Course Objectives: ¿To be familiar with common health care perceptions amongst older people ¿To comprehend how to communicate and interview older patients ¿To learn about the benefits of regular exercise and good nutrition for older people ¿To understand how to approach sensitive subjects with older patients ¿To learn how to educate and provide resources and services to patients and families ¿To be familiar with strategies for delivering bad news to older patients ¿To learn how diversity should be considered in framing questions and treatment plans ¿To understand how to communicate with families and caregivers and effectively communicate a diagnosis

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

2 hour course on HIV/AIDS education required by the Florida Department of Children & Families. Pursuant to section 381.0035(1), F.S., the Department of Children & Families, shall require all employees and clients of facilities licensed under Chapter 397, F.S. to complete a one-time educational course on the modes of transmission, infection control procedures, clinical management, and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome with an emphasis on appropriate behavior and attitude change. This course complies with the aforementioned requirement. HIV/AIDS epidemic is currently a debilitating global health crisis. Part I of this course provides background information and an overview of the HIV infection and AIDS. Part II of this course discusses the ways in which the HIV infection is transmitted. Part III of this course details both the prevention and control of the HIV infection. Part IV of this course addresses the need for attitude and behavior change. Part V of this course considers workplace issues in the realm of policy development. Finally, Part VI of this course explores the various legal issues commonly associated with the HIV infection and AIDS.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

Course Objectives: To be familiar with common health care perceptions among older people To comprehend how to communicate and interview older patients To learn about the benefits of regular exercise and good nutrition for older people To understand how to approach sensitive subjects with older patients To learn how to educate and provide resources and services to patients and families To be familiar with strategies for delivering bad news to older patients To learn how diversity should be considered in framing questions and treatment plans To understand how to communicate with families and caregivers and effectively communicate a diagnosis

VISTA CONTINUING EDUCATION

The issue of boundary and dual relationship has been a major subject of concern in clinical practice. Ethics complaints on dual relationship and boundary crossing continue to rise both in nature and variety. This course examined and shed light on the complexities surrounding dual relationship and boundary crossing in clinical practice by explaining the pertinent moral and clinical worries that clinician's face daily in their practice.