Sponsored by NASW- 5 courses, 2.0 CEUs each. 10 CEUs total. Links to courses go to a log-in page. Register as non-member, then register for the courses you desire-Membership not required for these: Understanding HIV/AIDS: The Social Worker's Role- Gain a basic understanding of HIV/AIDS, including treatment, modes of disease transmission, national and global effects, and prevention strategies. Review the biopsychosocial effects of the HIV/AIDS on individuals, families, and communities. Build knowledge, skills, interventions, and resources to ensure effective social work services are provided to clients & others affected by HIV/AIDS. 2.0 Free CEUs Understanding Cancer Caregiving: The Social Worker's Role- Review caregiving in the U.S. Understand the crises and chronic aspects of cancer caregiving experience. Review interventions and resources for cacer caregivers and social workers alike. 2.0 Free CEUs Promoting Adherence to Cancer Oral Medications: The Social Worker's Role- Define the basics of adherence and non-adherence to cancer oral medications. Explore the barriers and challenges to adherence for individuals with cancer. Improve psychosocial knowledge and intervention skills, to position social workers to help individuals with cancer increase adherence to cancer oral medications. Provide resources to assist social workers and others in addressing adherence issues in cancer oral medications, 2.0 Free CEUs Understanding Malpractice Risk: What Can Social Worker's Do?- What is malpractice risk for social workers. Defines confidentiality and the reasons clients tend to sue. Tips to mitigate ethical malpractice risks, advice for supervisors and sound risk management ideas. Malpractice insurance, practical tips if you are sued. Reviews significance of statute of limitations. 2.0 Free CEUs __________________________________________________________________________ Intro to Goals, Clinical Concerns, and Opportunities In Behavioral Health Managed Care : It's Not Your Grandpa's Chevy’- Understanding the Scope and Impact of the Health Care Reform Movement Toward a Managed System of Care. Introduction to Clinical Concerns and Opportunities for Behavioral Health Professionals under a Managed System of Care. Understanding the Concept of Care Management and Utilization Review – It’s a 'Medical Model' - even if we are delivering short term counseling which is typically not considered to be "medical" in nature. It's important to understand that Care Management is a PHILOSOPHY which approaches approval for behavioral health services in a whole new way, and required justification from those who deliver services which surpasses that which was required in the past.. Identify Clinical Approaches and Intervention Programs Which Are Workable and Appropriate Under a Managed System of Care. 1.0 Free CEUs Treating Co-Occurring Disorders- Know the criteria for the correct diagnosis of a co-occurring disorder (COD). Be cognizant of the Quadrants of Care classification for service coordination by severity, in the process of treating COD. Be able to articulate the essential steps for effective treatment planning for substance abuse, mental health disorders and COD. Be more aware of strategies for the successful treatment of clients with COD. Understand the focus of two outpatient models (ACT and ICM) from the mental health field for clients with COD. Be able to assist clients in constructing a post-treatment strategy for their own continuity of care and recovery. 1.0 Free CEUs What Is HIV?- Clearly describe the recommended methods for prevention of HIV. Discuss the available and most effective treatments available today for HIV/AIDS. Effectively counter any Myths surrounding HIV/AIDS infection. List all the routes by which the HIV virus can be transmitted from one individual to another. 2.0 Free CEUs Bullying: Techniques for Dealing with Taunting,Teasing, & Tormenting- Explain two additional uses of the Turning Insults into Compliments technique. Explain five advanced techniques that students can use to deal with verbal bulling. Explain one way an Anti-Meanness group or club could organize to keep track of their progress. Explain three anti-meanness steps. Explain two concepts for helping students work together to deal with bullying. -Explain the two parts of the Anti-Meanness Test 1.0 CEUs NEW! The Basics of Adoption Practice- This course covers the basics of adoption practice, including the assessment of adoptive families, the placement of children, and supportive post-adoption services. Describe the family assessment process. Describe the child assessment process. Identify key factors for matching families and children. Describe prefinalization and postadoption services. 1.0 Free CEUs | 
