Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SASUDOA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns as well as health and wellness problems related to substance use disorders in older adults.
Recall the most appropriate diagnostic information, screening tools, and assessment methods to identify problematic substance use when working with older adults.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Meet Stuart
Substance Use Trends in Older Adults
Behavioral and Mental Health Concerns Related to Substance Use
Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Risk and Protective Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Barriers and Cultural Considerations
Provider Bias and Healthcare Barriers
Barriers Encountered by Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Diagnostic Criteria Review for Older Adults
Diagnostic Considerations with Older Adults
Common Co-Morbidities Associated with Substance Use in Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 5: Screening for Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Appropriate Reasons to Screen for Substance Use
Stuart’s Appointment
Screening Measures
Review
Summary
Section 6: Assessment of Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Additional Areas of Inquiry for Substance Use Assessment
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Behavioral Health Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Social Workers; Intermediate level Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.