Addiction Among the Aging: SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE
Presenters: Teresa Sacks, M.P.H.& Angela Broadus, PhD, CPS
Addictions among the aging are a serious public health concern often referred to as an “Invisible Epidemic.” Too often warning signs of addiction are misinterpreted as signs of aging or other age-related conditions. This self-paced, online course will provide you with the fundamentals necessary to serve your elder clients.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar series, participant should be able to:
- Describe the prevalence & problem of addiction in older adults including the impact ageism has on older adults.
- List at least two process addictions common among older adults and describe why these can be more harmful to older than younger adults.
- Describe the brain’s reward system and explain how age influences the brain’s responses to substances.
- List at least four risk and four protective factors for older adults.
- List at least four intervention and treatment considerations when working with older adults.
Presented by: Teresa Sacks, M.P.H.& Angela Broadus, PhD, CPS
Continuing Education Units: 6 CEUs
This training is approved for CEUs by the following professional organizations:
National
- NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
- This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.
- This course applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development.
- International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)
Nevada
- Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling Counselors
- Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
- State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
- Nevada Certification Board (PRSS, CHW & Prevention)
Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization.The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.
Details
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Date
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Sun, Jan 3 2020 12:00 am GMT-8 (America/Los_Angeles) |
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End Date
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Wed, Dec 31 2026 12:00 am GMT-8 (America/Los_Angeles) |
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Registration Start Date
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Thu, Jul 29 2021 12:00 am GMT-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
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Event Time Zone
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PDT |
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Cut Off Date
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Wed, Dec 31 2026 12:00 am GMT-8 (America/Los_Angeles) |
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Individual Price
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$120.00 |
$120
