Description

This training will focus on improving quality of treatment for Veterans by integrating research and knowledge of military culture into client care. It will focus on a client-centered approach to caring for Veterans, with a focus on effective communication, how that culture may affect the self and world views of Veterans, the impact of current events on Veterans’ wellbeing, barriers to care, and improving assessment and treatment planning for Veterans. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

1. Identify implications of military culture on healthcare for Veterans.

2. Describe tips for assisting Veterans who are dealing with the impact of current events.

3. Describe the importance of incorporating culturally-informed principles into practice, based on knowledge of the challenges and strengths of being a Veteran.

Presented by:

Patricia Watson, PhD

Continuing Education Units:

1.5 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

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 the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 1.5

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Treatment Plan

• Counseling Services

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: No

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course does not qualify.

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