Science Literacy in Your Practice: A Case-based Understanding of Addiction and Initiating Addiction Science in Your Work

Science Literacy in Your Practice: A Case-based Understanding of Addiction and Initiating Addiction Science in Your Work aims to educate clinicians working with clients experiencing mental health and addiction concerns, who are interested in enhancing their knowledge about scientific research and evidence-based practices. This continuing education (CE) course consists of five lessons where clinicians will not only learn about addiction risk factors, comorbidities, and treatment considerations, but they will also gain a better understanding of how to interpret scientific research and even develop their own research. Learners can earn 1.5 hours of CE credit for completing the course.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing this course, you will be better prepared to:

Demonstrate appropriate use of a readiness to change tool in the context of addiction treatment.
Describe risk factors and comorbidities that are common across behavioral and substance-based addictions.
Select and apply a validated screen for Gambling Disorder.
Critically evaluate empirical research to identify findings that can inform addiction practice.
Identify appropriate steps in the development of an original research study.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits:

American Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1.5 continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) – The Division on Addiction has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6121. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Division on Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This program offers 1.5 clock hours.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals – This course has been approved by the Division on Addiction, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #84058, the Division on Addiction is responsible for all aspects of the programing.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – This program has been approved for 1.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D92858.