Crisis Management for the Addictions Professional
(Crisis Management)

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to Crisis Management for the counselor, nurse, or other professional
• This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
1. Major Theories of Crisis Management and Prevention
2. How to Manage Emotional Crisis and Trauma
3. Community Resources relevant to crisis management
4. Evidence based strategies for de-escalating crisis and managing difficult client behaviors

Course Updated 10/2014