Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

This self-paced online course will provide an introduction to Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders, focusing on identifying symptoms of various behavioral health conditions. It will cover a framework for delivering integrated services and emphasize the importance of multicultural clinical competency for practitioners. Evidence-based treatments and interventions for individuals with co-occurring conditions will be explored, along with integrated treatment planning and the stages of change. The course will also address treatment settings, recovery, and effective approaches for treating children and adolescents with co-occurring disorders. This COPSD course meets the HHSC training requirement for COPSD training.

The topics covered include:

• COPSD training overview

• Understanding COPSD

• Introduction to COPSD services and recovery

• Integrated treatment planning and stages of change

• Evidence-based treatment and supportive interventions

• Recovery and symptom recurrence

• Special considerations for children and adolescents

Cancellations, Substitutions and Refunds Policy:

Self-Paced Online Courses:

• No refunds are offered for self-paced online courses.

CEUs Offered: 3.75 hours