| Credit | 1.75 CE hours |
| Topic Area | Counseling Professional Identity and Practice Issues |
| Format | Self-study: text-based/self-paced |
Program Content Description:
Participants will learn about the advocacy role of counselors to help clients affected by the opioid epidemic from the reading Westcott et al. (2023). Opportunities to rehearse content and access resources for improved advocacy are also provided.
Primary Course Reference
Westcott, J.B., Fullen, M.C., & Jordan, J. (2023). Advancing access to Medicare-funded mental health treatment during the opioid epidemic: A counselor advocacy analysis. Journal of Counseling and Development, 101:15-28.
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Program Learning Objectives:
Participants will acquire the knowledge provided in Westcott et al. (2023) and become familiar with advocacy for rule changes.
Participants acquire supplemental knowledge to support the implementation of advocacy.
Participants will rehearse and apply the knowledge with a flashcard content review prior to the quiz.
Participant knowledge will be demonstrated in a multiple choice assessment. Passing the quiz with 80% will automatically generate a certificate of course completion. Quizzes may be re-taken until passed.
Instructor: Valerie A. Evans, Ph.D. (full qualifications)
Academic CE has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7597. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Academic CE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
