Course Article:
§1810. (a) The instruction and training in alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency required by Sections 4980.41, 4980.80, 4980.90, 4996.2, 4996.17, and 4999.32 of the Code shall consist of not less than fifteen hours of classroom training or coursework and shall include each of the following areas:
The definition of alcoholism and other chemical dependency, and the evaluation of the abuser.
Section 1 & Question 1
--Clinical Definitions of Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Misuse
Section 2 & Question 2
--Evaluation of the Abuser: Assessing Addiction Concepts and Instruments
Medical aspects of alcoholism and other chemical dependency.
Section 3 & Question 3
--Medical Aspect of Drug Abuse
Current theories of the etiology of substance abuse.
Section 4 & Question 4
--Etiology of Drug Abuse: A Narrative Analysis
The role of persons and systems that support or compound the abuse.
Section 5 & Question 5
--Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help
Major treatment approaches to alcoholism and chemical dependency.
Section 6 & Question 6
--Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy: Approaches to Therapy
Legal aspects of substance abuse.
Section 7 & Question 7
--Legal Issues: Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services
Knowledge of certain populations at risk with regard to substance abuse.
Section 8 & Question 8
--Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy: Specific Populations
Community resources offering assessment, treatment and follow-up for the abuser and family.
Section 9 & Question 9
--Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services: Effective Referrals and Collaborations
The process of referring affected persons.
Section 10 & Question 10
--Guidelines for Identifying and Referring Persons with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Education concerning and prevention of substance abuse.
Section 11 & Question 11
--Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents
§29. (b) Prior to the adoption of any regulations imposing continuing education relating to alcohol and other chemical dependency, the boards are urged to consider coursework to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following topics:
Historical and contemporary perspectives on alcohol and other drug abuse
Section 12 & Question 12
--Theories on Drug Abuse Selected Contemporary Perspectives: The Natural History of Drug Abuse
Extent of the alcohol and drug abuse epidemic and its effects on the individual, family, and community.
Section 13 & Question 13
--Impact of Substance Abuse on Families
Recognizing the symptoms of alcoholism and drug addiction.
Section 14 & Question 14
--Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Drugs and Alcohol
Making appropriate interpretations, interventions, and referrals.
Section 15 & Question 15
--Screening, Brief Interventions & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Guidance Documents
Recognizing and intervening with affected family members.
Section 16 & Question 16
--Family Members who Refuse to Cooperate
Learning about current programs of recovery, such as 12 step programs, and how therapists can effectively utilize these programs.
Section 17 & Question 17
--12-Step Interventions and Mutual Support Programs for Substance Use Disorders: An Overview
Section 18
--Bibliography
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