BHS-021 — Dual Diagnosis & Integrated Treatment

COURSE DESCRIPTION — BHS-021
Title: Dual Diagnosis & Integrated Treatment
CEUs: 2.0 Hours | Audience: HHAs, CNAs, PCAs, DSPs

Overview:
More than half of people with a mental health disorder also have a substance use disorder — and vice versa. This advanced course equips home care workers with a deep understanding of dual diagnosis, the evidence-based integrated treatment model, and practical strategies for supporting this complex population with patience, consistency, and non-judgment.

Learning Objectives:
– Define dual diagnosis and understand its prevalence
– Identify common co-occurring disorder combinations
– Understand why integrated treatment is more effective
– Apply caregiving strategies for dual diagnosis clients
– Recognize barriers and medication considerations

Topics Covered:
Co-occurring disorder definition and prevalence, reasons for co-occurrence, sequential vs. integrated treatment, caregiving principles, barriers to care, medication interactions, and crisis escalation.