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Skill Development:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify some of the common behavioral manifestations of teen alcoholism.
2. Illustrate at least two fundamental intervention strategies to share with parents of alcoholic teens.
3. Enhance understanding of how to help the parents understand teenage drinking and alcoholism.
4. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of beneficial intervention techniques in working with parents.
5. Correctly answer 75% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.
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Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors,
Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other
healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge of dynamics between addicted teens and their parents. It is appropriate for
any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to alcoholism in the course of clinical practice.
Teaching Method:
This course is being delivered via a web-based format in which you will be asked to read material relevant to the topic
and answer questions about the material you have read. You will also have the opportunity to complete a course evaluation
at the conclusion of the course to help the instructors know how well we are meeting the learning objectives and how well
you like the format of delivery for the material. Other feedback related to the topic or course, including questions or concerns,
is always welcome and may be submitted by E-Mail
Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with a fundamental understanding of the dynamics, common underlying influences, and behavioral patterns of teens struggling with alcohol addiction. It is intended to assist healthcare providers in providing appropriate intervention to the parents of such teenagers and to allow the healthcare professional to increase his/her level of knowledge of the special needs and barriers within this special population.
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