Disordered Gambling Counselor Training | Screening for Gambling Disorder and Impact of Gambling
Self-paced
1.5 credits
Full course description
About the Training
This online course is part of the 30 Hour Disordered Gambling Counselor Training. This course will focus on screening for gambling disorder and the impact of gambling. The course content delves into the recognizing the importance of screening for gambling disorder, comparing screening tools, evaluating research related to gambling, applying the SBIRT intervention technique, and supporting screening across various providers.
Dr. Deborah Haskins, President of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling, is a licensed professional counselor and IGCC-II, BACC. Dr. Haskins shares her insights and experiences as an expert in the field. As you work through the counselor training courses, you will be guided in evidence-based research and trends related to problem gambling. You will have the opportunity to study case-based scenarios and apply current treatment standards. This program is designed to advocate toward improving the lives of problem gamblers, their loved ones, and the communities in which they live.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this training module you will be able to:
- Assess the importance of screening for Gambling Disorder.
- Compare the screening tools for Gambling Disorder.
- Evaluate the research related to gambling.
- Describe the key elements for SBIRT intervention.
- Support screening across various providers.
How to Get a CEU Certificate
In order to receive a certificate of completion with Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must enroll in each section of the course. This course is not for credit with Indiana University. Also, you must score 80% or higher on the end of course assessment. The cost for each section of the course is $22 for 1.5 CEUs. Indiana residents and providers can complete the course for free. Reach out to Mary Lay at maholtsc@indiana.edu for verification and to receive a promotion code to use during registration.
