Multicultural Issues in Counseling – Psychological Treatment of Ethnic Minorities – New 2-Hour Web-Based Online Course

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Multicultural Issues in Counseling - Psychological Treatment of Ethnic MinoritiesCourse Abstract: Multicultural Issues in Counseling – Psychological Treatment of Ethnic Minorities is based on thorough reviews of the research literature. The document provides specific cultural information about African-American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, and multiracial populations, as well as recommendations for treatment related to each group. This course is appropriate for any mental health professional who would like to learn more about diversity and multicultural counseling. Course #20-56 | 2011 | 15 posttest questions | 4 page course download includes instructions, links to online materials and posttest questions

CE Credit: 2 Hours (0.2 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists
Learning Level: Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

1. Define cultural competence in the treatment of ethnic minority populations
2. List recommendations for the treatment of Asian American/Pacific Islander populations
3. List recommendations for the treatment of African descent populations
4. List recommendations for the treatment of Hispanic/Latino populations
5. List recommendations for the treatment of American Indian populations

 

About the Author(s):

The American Psychological Association (APA), located in Washington, D.C., is a professional organization with more than 150,000 members, including researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. All the documents on which this course is based were compiled and written by members of the American Psychological Association. Full lists of authors are available in the documents.

 

Accreditation Statement:

Professional Development Resources is recognized as a provider of continuing education by the following:
AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association (#3159)
APA: American Psychological Association
ASWB: Association of Social Work Boards (#1046)
CDR: Commission on Dietetic Registration (#PR001)
NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors (#5590)
NAADAC: National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (#00279)
California: Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625)
Florida: Boards of SW, MFT & MHC (#BAP346); Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635); Occupational Therapy Practice (#34). PDResources is CE Broker compliant.
Illinois: DPR for Social Work (#159-00531)
Ohio: Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501)
South Carolina: Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193)
Texas: Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) & State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678)