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Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resourced Populations

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About the Course

This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes. The guide discusses the best areas for adaptations as well some concerns that should be considered when adapting an evidence based practice.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resourced Populations created by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2022.

Publication Date

SAMHSA Publication No. PEP22-06-02-004. 2022

Course Material Author

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Barbara F. McMillan, LPC

Barbara McMillan, BA, MS, EdD, LPC has 35 years of experience as a therapist, clinical director, and administrator in mental health and substance abuse programs. She holds degrees in psychology and education, and has been a licensed professional counselor and supervising counselor for many years. After 18 years in various roles in private and public mental health settings, she became a full-time college psychology and sociology instructor.

Recommended For

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss applications and limitations of implementing evidence based practices (EBPs) in mental health.
  2. Identify appropriate ways to make EBPs relevant to underserved populations.
  3. Describe ways that tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and other socio-demographic contexts of individuals served yield positive outcomes.

Availability

This course is available starting Jul 5th, 2023 and expires Jul 4th, 2033

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Number 103306
1.75 CE credit hour
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  • Reading-Based Online
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