Responding to Suspected Intoxication or Withdrawal in Nonmedical SUD Settings
2 CE hours · $6.00 · AODCEU-IW-201
Self-paced learning for substance use disorder counselors, with applied practice, a final assessment, evaluation, and final attestation.
Learning objectives
- Distinguish a counselor safety response from medical diagnosis and withdrawal management; use concrete observations instead of labels when reporting a change.
- Recognize why a nonmedical program must obtain qualified withdrawal assessment; identify observable overdose danger and activate the emergency response.
- Prevent an unsafe gap between recognizing impairment and obtaining help; prioritize emergency assistance over routine counseling and intake tasks.
- Prepare for a reliable trained response without prescribing medication instructions; connect the person with qualified assessment and confirm who receives responsibility.
- Recognize the limits of remote observation and activate the appropriate emergency process; coordinate staff and group responsibilities while preserving the urgent response and client privacy.
- Plan a respectful return to services using the relevant medical and program guidance; apply a consistent response process when the reported substance does not explain the whole presentation.
Earn your certificate after meeting the course completion requirements. This course is also included in an active Annual Pass.