TITLE:Client, Family and Community Education for the
Addictions Professional
TARGET AUDIENCE:Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals
COURSE DESCRIPTION:• This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to
Client, Family and Community Education.
• 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. Educational Theories related to provision of Psychoeducation;
2. Educational methods for improving client and family adherence to treatment and relapse
prevention;
3. Educational Methods to provide primary
prevention in Community Based settings;
4. Community
Resources relevant to provision of education regarding
substance use disorders;
5. Evidence based strategies and educational materials for providing education to the public.
Please note: To receive a certificate for this course, you must submit a Community Education Proposal (described below) instead of taking a final exam.