These factors increase the challenge for counselors when trying to intervene either through prevention or treatment. Certificates will be mailed to participants who complete the program, including all assignments and the post-test, and submit completed evaluations. This course will help professionals obtain knowledge about some of the areas identified above. The course is based on materials presented at the Mid-Atlantic Conference on Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention for Adolescents . Each module includes an opportunity for discussion and application of the content information.
Links are available for participants to access internet resources.
A pre and post-evaluation are requested so that we can get feedback on your experiences in participating in this course. An electronic mail account with an Internet Service Provider or other organization, to be used for communication with the instructor and other students. Only students who are registered for the course will be provided a user ID and password. A class discussion board, which is intended to be an open discussion. Students are expected to participate in the discussion continuously throughout the course.