Course Description

Course Description

“Faith-based Organizations (FBOs) and communities have a long tradition of supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The following are just some examples of how FBOs contribute to SUD prevention, education, and recovery efforts: participate in prevention efforts by providing education; host or increase access to intervention and recovery support programs; create awareness and decrease stigma through open dialogue and collaborations; provide community outreach services, SUD resources, and individual and family guidance; and provide spiritual and faith-based leadership to their members and communities in times of need.” (Opioid Use Disorder Toolkit). This course provides information and resources for faith leaders and faith community organizations to consider when developing a strategic response to the opioid crisis.

Course Modality: This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline. 

Course Completion: To receive the course certificate, each student is required to agree to Student Learning Contract, read all text-based materials, view any media posted, complete and pass course examination, and complete and submit course evaluation. 

Senior Instructor Diane Sherman, PhD

Dr. Diane Sherman, Ph.D., a substance abuse profession since 1975, beginning her career while serving in the U.S. Army for in the capacity of Behavioral Science Specialist.  She holds the national advanced credential of Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II, and E-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diane earned her Doctorate in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from Capella University in 2007. Since 2008 she has taught and supervised students who are in pursuit of the certified addiction counselor credential.She is passionate about creating a positive student learning experience and sharing the best knowledge to support addiction professionals in our clinical practice

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Video.

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Course Syllabus.

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Learner Agreement

    4. How to Navigate this course

    1. Instructional Video for Completing Assignments

    1. Partnering with Faith Communities - National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit presentation

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Addressing OUD for Faith Leaders and Communities. Assignment #1.

    3. Addressing OUD for Faith Leaders and Communities. Assignment #2.

    4. Addressing OUD for Faith Leaders and Communities. Assignment #3.

    1. Course Quiz

    2. Course Review

    3. Course Evaluation

About this course

  • $35.00
  • 15 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Reviews

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Addressing OUD for faith based leaders and communities

Darren Deal

Great information for working with faith based organizations

Great information for working with faith based organizations

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4 star rating

faith- based OUD

Leslie Gray

lots of good information

lots of good information

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Faith-Based Communities

Michelle Medlock

5 star rating

Very informartive

Christopher Littlefield

5 star rating

Addressing OUD for Faith-Based Leaders and Communities

Monique Morgan

Much needed information and discussions needed within the faith-based community and MATS.

Much needed information and discussions needed within the faith-based community and MATS.

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MAT Education Course

Tammie Wells

5 star rating

Addressing OUD for Faith-Based Leaders and Communities

Yvonne Varner-Kirkland

I appreciate this overall training section as it provides not only educational evidence-based knowledge, but it also provides strategies for enhancing FBO's ...

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I appreciate this overall training section as it provides not only educational evidence-based knowledge, but it also provides strategies for enhancing FBO's and ORN aimed efforts.

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