Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1382.3 - Training in Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Detection and Treatment
The requirements set forth in Section 2914 (e) of the Code shall be satisfied by completion of a graduate level course which meets the following criteria:
(a) The course
shall be devoted solely to the topic of alcoholism and chemical dependency
detection and treatment and shall not be less than a semester or a quarter term
in length.
(b) The course must be
obtained at a degree-granting educational institution, or in an extension
course offered by an institution, that is either accredited as defined in
Education Code Section
94813, or
approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
(c) An original transcript indicating
successful completion of the course shall be deemed sufficient evidence for
purposes of satisfying this requirement.
(d) The course shall include training in each
of the following subjects as they relate to alcoholism and chemical dependency:
(1) The definition of alcoholism and other
chemical dependency, and the evaluation of the user.
(2) Current theories of, and research on, the
etiology of substance abuse.
(3)
Physiological and medical aspects and effects of alcoholism and other chemical
dependency.
(4) Psychopharmacology
and the interaction of various classes of drugs, including alcohol.
(5) Diagnosing and differentiating alcoholism
and substance abuse in patients referred for other clinical symptoms, such as
depression, anxiety, psychosis, and impotence.
(6) Populations at risk with regard to
substance abuse.
(7) Cultural and
ethnic considerations.
(8) Prenatal
effects.
(9) Adolescent substance
abuse.
(10) Implications for the
geriatric population.
(11)
Iatrogenic dependency.
(12) Major
treatment approaches to alcoholism and chemical dependency, including research
and application.
(13) The role of
persons and systems which support or compound abuse.
(14) Family issues which include treatment
approaches with families of alcoholics and/or substance abusers.
(15) The process of referring affected
persons.
(16) Community resources
offering assessment, treatment and follow-up for the abuser and
family.
(17) Ethical and Legal
issues for clinical practice.
(18)
Prevention of substance abuse.
Notes
2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (d)(1) and adding subsection (d)(5) designator filed 8-20-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 34).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (b) filed 12-5-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 49).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and NOTE filed 11-29-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations; operative 1-1-2022 pursuant to Senate Bill 801 (Stats.2021, ch. 647) (Register 2021, No. 49).
Note: Authority cited: Section 2930, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2914(e), Business and Professions Code.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (d)(1) and adding subsection (d)(5) designator filed 8-20-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 34).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (b) filed 12-5-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 49).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 11-29-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations; operative
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