Course Summary
This series includes 6 distinct courses which examine the intersection of race and behavioral health in Colorado.
You will increase your understanding of the unique challenges faced by communities of color and the cultural factors that influence help-seeking behaviors and treatment outcomes.
Topics include the impact of racial discrimination on behavioral health, cultural beliefs and values related to mental health and substance use, and strategies for addressing behavioral health disparities and improving treatment outcomes.
Courses Include:
• Race and Behavioral Health 101
• Race and Behavioral Health: Asian Americans
• Race and Behavioral Health: Hispanic and Latin Americans
• Race and Behavioral Health: Multiracial Americans
• Race and Behavioral Health: Indigenous Americans
• Race and Behavioral Health: Black and African Americans
Each course in the series includes dedicated course content and an accompanying quiz. Completion of Race and Behavioral Health 101 is required to access the additional courses in the series.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
The Race & Behavioral Health Series is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU), which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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