Children, Youth and Families

Contingency Management: Principles & Practice is designed for healthcare professionals dedicated to enhancing their therapeutic approaches in treating substance use disorders. This course provides an in-depth exploration of CM, an evidence-based method that utilizes positive reinforcements to foster desirable patient behaviors. Through detailed modules, participants will gain a robust understanding of the theoretical foundations of CM, its practical application in diverse settings, its proven effectiveness across various demographics, and the complexities of its implementation within legal and financial contexts.

By the end of this course, participants will master the principles of Contingency Management, including its neurobiological underpinnings and the mechanics of operant conditioning. They will learn to assess CM’s adaptability and efficacy across different populations, address common implementation challenges, and counter misconceptions. Additionally, participants will develop the skills to design, administer, and evaluate Voucher-Based Reinforcement Therapy programs, ensuring their success within community health centers. Furthermore, they will navigate the legal and funding frameworks necessary for CM programs, particularly in Colorado and the broader United States, ensuring compliance and ethical integrity in their operations. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, therapists, and counselors, offering a flexible, self-paced learning environment that integrates seamlessly into their professional practice.

This course explores the unique experiences, needs, and challenges faced by Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing communities in accessing medical healthcare. Participants will learn about deafness and Deaf culture to identify barriers to care, understand health disparities, and apply standards of care to ensure equitable health outcomes. This course emphasizes the importance of taking a linguistically and culturally responsive approach in clinical practice, guiding participants in developing personalized action plans to better serve deaf and hard of hearing patients. Through research-based text, vicarious observation, and practical exercises, learners will gain the knowledge and skills to improve healthcare equity and outcomes for these communities.

This course delves into the unique experiences, needs, and challenges encountered by Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing communities in accessing medical healthcare. Participants will gain insights into deafness and Deaf culture, enabling them to identify barriers to care, understand health disparities, and implement standards of care to promote equitable health outcomes. Emphasizing the significance of a linguistically and culturally responsive approach in clinical practice, the course guides participants in developing tailored action plans to better serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients. Through a combination of research-based readings, observational learning, and practical exercises, learners will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to enhance healthcare equity and outcomes for these communities.