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Winter 2013 Courses
Registration begins November 5th.
The online courses are open-enrollment and do not require a face-to-face interview. For more information, please contact Dianne Doyle Pita, Online Program Director, at
acep-online@umb.edu.
| Cat. No./Title |
Instructor |
Dates |
Location |
Days |
Time |
CEU |
Class No. |
Fee |
Register |
| ACDTSP014 HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse | G Cox | Jan 7 - Jan 25 | Online | - | - | 1 | 1338 | $100 | |
Description for ACDTSP014:
This introductory-level course will provide an overview of some of the major aspects of HIV, including the history, biology, treatment and prevention of the disease and will include a specific examination of HIV in substance abusers. The course is designed to provide participants with a basic level of proficiency and confidence necessary to communicate with and educate their clients about HIV risks, management and prevention.
Academic Information:
CEUs: 1 |
| ACDTSP016 Psychopharmacology and Physiology of Substance Abuse | G Cox | Jan 7 - Jan 25 | Online | - | - | 1 | 1337 | $100 | |
Description for ACDTSP016:
In this introduction to psychopharmacology we will look at two aspects of the subject. The first is medical terminology that is commonly used to refer to the nervous system and its conditions. The second is the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems. By learning the terminology it will be simpler to understand the anatomy and because this course is 3 weeks we can concentrate on these areas of study to become familiar with them.
Academic Information:
CEUs: 1 |
| ACDTSP057 Substance Abuse Educator 101 | D Doyle-Pita | Jan 7 - Jan 25 | Online | - | - | 2 | 1270 | $100 | |
Description for ACDTSP057:
Substance abuse research shows that education and early intervention can help save lives. Whether you are interested in volunteering in the filed of substance abuse or you are seeking interpersonal strategies you can use to respond to family and friends affected by substance abuse, this course will provide you with the educational foundation and resources you need. Different circumstances require different responses. How one responds to a teen differs from how one responds to an older person with substance abuse issues; how one responds as a loved one differs from how one responds as a volunteer in a treatment setting. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to respond effectively to substance abuse problems whether they are found at home, in the community, or at the work setting.
Academic Information:
CEUs: 2 |
| ACDTSP058 Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Delivery Services | E Souffront | Jan 7 - Jan 25 | Online | - | - | 2 | 1271 | $100 | |
Description for ACDTSP058:
Cultural competence refers tot he ability to honor and respect the beliefs, language, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of individuals and families receiving services, as well as staff who are providing such services. Upon completion of this course, student will be able to understand, identify, and advance levels of cultural competence.
Academic Information:
CEUs: 2 |
