Course curriculum

    1. Copy of Welcome!

    2. Identifying Opioid use, risk, harm reduction and use of Narcan

    3. Downloads & Handouts Go Here

    4. Post-Test

    5. Course Evaluation

    6. Thanks for joining us!

About this course

  • $10.00
  • 6 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Modality

Recorded Training (Recorded May 2024)

This program is pre-recorded. Participants will have access to the recording (including handouts, post-test, and course evaluation) after registration. Participants are able to complete the course 100% asynchronously.

Program Summary:

Opioid dependence continues to be a critical concern affecting numerous clients and their therapists. In this one hour program, providers will receive a brief introduction in how they can identify signs of opioid use and, primarily, an overdose. Further, providers will receive a review of how to administer NARCAN with clients they believe are experiencing an overdose. Providers will leave this program feeling better prepared to identify and intervene in these high-risk situations. Resources for accessing NARCAN and other relevant materials will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

  • To be able to identify signs of Opioid Use 

  • To be able to identify signs of an overdose 

  • To be able to administer NARCAN 

Audience & Skill Level

Introductory

This session is designed to introduce mental health clinicians (Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and related professions) to the topic. Those with little to no experience or previous training in this area will benefit.

Course Outline & Agenda

  • 12:00 - 12:15- Introduction 
  • 12:15 - 12:30 Signs of use and overdose 
  • 1230 - 1245 Narcan administration  
  • 1245 - 1:00 PM Harm Reduction

To receive course credit, participants must complete the following:

  • View the entire recording (all three chapters)

  • Complete the post-test with a passing grade of at least 80%

  • Complete the course evaluation

Instructors

Gregory Pratt

MSW, LISW-S (OH), LCSW (CO)

Gregory Pratt, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, has worked in the Mental Health Field in the Greater Cincinnati area for over fifteen years. He graduated from Thomas More College with a BA in Psychology and from the University of Kentucky with a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). He has worked with individuals and families struggling with a wide range of concerns and specific needs, including individuals with both mental health and substance use struggles. Gregory’s clinical approach is a combination of Client Centered and Strength Based approaches utilizing Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. Gregory has experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and is working on certification in Radically Open DBT.

Program Approvals

Ohio CSWMFT Approval 

This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074). 


ASWB ACE Approval 

Mindfully (ACEP provider #1862), is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/27/2023 – 6/27/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits. 


NBCC ACEP Approval

Mindfully Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7322. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mindfully Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For more information

Individuals with comments/questions/concerns can contact Mindfully Academy via the information provided below:

[email protected] 

513-939-0300

Charles Potter (Program Coordinator) [email protected] 


  • Grievance policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please feel free to share this with us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, or via your program evaluation.  All complaints will receive a response within seven business days outlining actions taken and proposed responses which may include issuing a refund, credits for future trainings, updating course content or taking appropriate action with presenters, among others. 
  • Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, to explore what options you may have. 

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