Substance Use Disorders and Treatments (1 General CE Credit) | Continuing Education
Substance Use Disorders and Treatments
Trauma Family Addiction

Instructor: Alex Ribbentrop

(5 Reviews)

Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

Course Description

This course covers trauma-informed care practices, the role of family involvement, EMDR therapy, and the impact of social determinants on addiction, providing a comprehensive approach to treatment. Substance Abuse.

Learning Method: Recorded asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.

Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 General CE Credit. ASWB ACE and NBCC.

Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25.00 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.

Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.

Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you've watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.

Content Level:

Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.

Instructor Bio(s):

Alex Ribbentrop

Alex Ribbentrop

Alex is a psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, family, and recovery. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Florida, a Qualified Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional. Alex is the founder of Live Free Psychotherapy, a practice providing psychotherapy and clinical consultation with locations in Palm Beach County, Florida, and Northern Virginia. Alex worked in South Florida after graduate school during one of the most challenging periods of the opioid epidemic. He saw firsthand how overwhelmed the system was and how inadequate treatment options and approaches were in many ways. For him, it highlighted how much we have to learn and really spurred an interest in further understanding the etiology of presenting issues. This led him more and more into the role of inter-generational considerations and developmental/complex trauma.

Course Outline:

1) Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

  • Video: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments
  • Audio: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

2) Bibliography and References - Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

  • Bibliography - Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

3) Posttest: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

  • Posttest Instructions
  • Posttest: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

4) Course Evaluation

  • Course Evaluation Information - Substance Use Disorders and Treatments
  • Course Evaluation Link

Course Creation Date: June 27, 2024

Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:

Please email [email protected] to request accessibility accommodations.

System Requirements:

  • The most recent version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser
  • Javascript enabled
  • PDF plugin
  • Graphic and audio output capability
  • Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
  • TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser

Refund PolicyIn general, refunds will not be provided. However, if you do have any concerns or grievances, please contact us at the email address below. Registrants who do not complete their course(s) will not receive a refund. Registrants who purchased the course but did not achieve a passing grade will not receive a refund. The Agents of Change Grievance Policy can be viewed here.

Cancellation Policy: If an Agents of Change Continuing Education course is canceled, a full refund will be provided to all participants.

Please email [email protected]  with any questions about the course.

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Agents of Change is Approved by ACE

Agents of Change, #1919, 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: 7/26/2023 – 7/26/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General CE Credit.

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Agents of Change is Approved by NBCC

Agents of Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7620. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Agents of Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Course Content

7 Lectures

  • Video: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

    1 hour

    Video: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

    Paid

  • Audio: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

    Paid

  • Bibliography - Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

    Paid

  • Posttest Instructions

    Paid

  • Posttest: Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

    Paid

  • Course Evaluation Information - Substance Use Disorders and Treatments

    Paid

  • Course Evaluation Link

    Paid

Alex Ribbentrop

Alex is a psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, family, and recovery. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Florida, a Qualified Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional. Alex is the founder of Live Free Psychotherapy, a practice providing psychotherapy and clinical consultation with locations in Palm Beach County, Florida, and Northern Virginia. Alex worked in South Florida after graduate school during one of the most challenging periods of the opioid epidemic. He saw firsthand how overwhelmed the system was and how inadequate treatment options and approaches were in many ways. For him, it highlighted how much we have to learn and really spurred an interest in further understanding the etiology of presenting issues. This led him more and more into the role of inter-generational considerations and developmental/complex trauma.

Alex Ribbentrop

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