Applies To:
- Washington Social Workers
- Washington Counselors
- Washington Marriage & Family Therapists
Addiction Counselor CE’s distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for MFT’s, LCSW’s, LPC’s, as set forth by the Washington Department of Health.
6 credit hours must be in professional ethics
6 credit hours must be in suicide assessment, treatment, and management
(1)(A) Each of the following professionals certified or licensed under Title 18 RCW shall, at least once every six years, complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is approved, in rule, by the relevant disciplining authority.
c) The training required by this subsection must be at least six hours in length, unless a disciplinary authority has determined, under subsection (8)(b) of this section, that training that includes only screening and referral elements is appropriate for the profession in question, in which case the training must be at least three hours in length.
Addiction Counselor CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved to offer continuing education courses by the Association of State Social Work Boards (ASWB #1020) and National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5951) and American Psychological Association (APA). CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for the courses.
Board Contact Info
Department of Health
Phone: 360-236-4905
WA DOH CE page
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
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Preventing the Use of Marijuana: Focus on Women and Pregnancy Education (Client, Family, and Community) — 2.5 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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Marijuana and Teens Addictions, Substance Use — 2 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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Mastering Competencies In Family Therapy, 2nd edition: Treatment Planning and Progress Notes Clinical Topics & Methods — 1.25 credit hour |
Recorded Webinar |
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Facing Addiction in America: Chapter 3 - Prevention Programs and Policies Addictions, Substance Use — 2 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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Clinical Issues With Lesbians (Chapter 7); and Clinical Issues With Gay Male Clients (Chapters 8): From A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals Professional Readiness — 2 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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TIP 42-Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders-Keys to Successful Programming Addictions, Substance Use — 2.25 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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TIP 44-Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System-Treatment Issues Specific to Jails Treatment Planning — 2.25 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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TIP 56-Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men-Treatment Issue for Men Counseling (Theory and Techniques) — 3.5 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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TIP 44-Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System-Screening and Assessment Treatment Knowledge — 3.5 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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Early Recovery Skills Group (Section IV): From The Counselor's Treatment Manual: Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People With Stimulant Use Disorders Treatment Planning — 2 credit hours |
Reading-Based Online |
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CE Learning Systems also offers live webinars for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists in our new Make An Impact webinar series. Offered through our sister site, CE-Go.com, this series features some of the most well-known speakers in behavioral health today. Recent sessions include:
- Clinical Practice in the Age of Technology – Pamela Harmell, PhD
- Star Wars, Star Trek, and Harry Potter, Oh My! Helping Clients Heal Through Stories – Janina Scarlet, PhD
- Helping Clients Maintain Mental Health and Addictions Recovery Through the Storm: Catastrophes and Pandemics – Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
- COVID-19 Anxiety and Fear: Meeting the Challenges of a Growing Mental Health Pandemic Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – John P. Forsyth, PhD
- ...and many more to come!
This was the best presentation I've seen in a very long time. The material was relevant and interesting, and was presented in a manner that made it feel immediately applicable to my work with clients. Loved it. Can't wait to buy the book! – SC, New York
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