Real-Time Course

starting in October 2024.

The Problem Gambling Counselor Precertification synchronous course entails virtual meetings with instructors and fellow learners on Friday mornings, starting on October 11, 2024. The course also includes self-paced lessons in between the meetings. The course is approved by the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) and the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) for 30 continuing education (CE) hours. To earn CE hours, you will need to 1) attend all course sessions and complete all required course activities and 2) complete the course evaluation survey. A certificate of attendance will be made available on the Student Dashboard upon course completion and upon the receipt of evaluation survey responses.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Course Description

    3. Course Objectives

    4. Before we begin...

    5. Your Professional Background

    6. Pretest Invitation

    7. Pretest

    8. Session 1 Introduction

    9. Session 1 Learning Objectives

    10. Session 1 Relevant Core Competencies

    11. SAMSHA Introduction to Problem Gambling

    12. NCPG What Clinicians Need to Know about Problem Gambling

    13. Gambling Research Exchange Ontario Rapid Evidence Review

    14. Session 1 Handout - Raul Ramirez PPT

    15. Guide to Oregon's Core Competencies for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers

    16. Warning Signs Handout

    17. Additional Resources

    18. PLEASE WATCH BEFORE NEXT SESSION - How I lost EVERYTHING in Las Vegas Gambling Addict

    19. Session 1 Recording Fall 2024

    1. Session 2 Introduction

    2. Session 2 Learning Objectives

    3. Session 2 Relevant Core Competencies

    4. OHA Problem Gambling Assessment

    5. Getting Realabout Gambling Disorder-The ASAM Criteria

    6. Handout: Instructor Slide Deck

    7. Session 2 Recording Fall 2024

    1. Session 3 Introduction

    2. Session 3 Learning Objectives

    3. Session 3 Relevant Core Competencies

    4. National Council on Problem Gambling: Problem Gamblers and their finances

    5. Handout: Instructor Slide Deck

    6. Session 3 Recording Fall 2024

    1. Session 4 Introduction

    2. Session 4 Learning Objectives

    3. Session 4 Relevant Core Competencies

    4. Motivational interviewing in Problem Gambling

    5. Session 4 Recording Fall 2024

    1. Session 5 Introduction

    2. Session 5 Learning Objectives

    3. Session 5 Relevant Core Competencies

    4. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    5. SafetyPlan

    6. Additional Reading: IPV in Treatment Seeking Gamblers

    7. MHACBO Code of Conduct

    8. Session 5 Recording Fall 2024

    1. Session 6 Introduction

    2. Session 6 Relevant Core Competencies

    3. Evidence Based Treatments Chapter 4 and 6

    4. Session 6 Recording Fall 2024

About this course

  • $195.00
  • 74 lessons
  • 80.5 hours of video content

Instructors

Instructor Dave Hsiao

Dave Hsiao, MA, LPC, CADC III, CGAC II has been working in the counseling field for 20 years. He specializes in Substance Use and Problem Gambling with other co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Focusing on improving outcomes, Dave compassionately addresses multicultural issues in the program he manages by working closely with his team in communication with vulnerable populations and their families. He trains and supervises recovery mentors and counselors, and he provides leadership in outreach to communities with developed programs he facilitates in the Portland area and at the Oregon coast.

Instructor Raul Ramirez

Raul Ramirez, CADC II, CGAC II, QMHA is a Bilingual (English and Spanish) provider and has been in the field since 2015. He provides clinical supervision for clinicians across the state of Oregon who have or are working towards their CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) and/or CGAC (Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor) Certifications. He works closely with OHA (Oregon Health Authority) and is a member of the Multiethnic Advisory Committee (MAC), whose mission is improving and expanding awareness of gambling to underserved populations, and supporting one another in creating community. He has been an advocate for equity and providing culturally responsive care to the LGBTQIA2S+ and Latin/x populations. He has expertise in program / systems development and growth, enhancing internal systems, retention / engagement, community organization and education. He has passion and commitment to serving individuals and leading with compassion in the work he does.

OHA Instructor Brandie Lyday

Brandie Lyday, LMFT, CGACII, CADCIII is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and the Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Treatment Program Development Analyst. She provides family therapy supervision to Problem Gambling Services at Lewis & Clark College, where she is an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology. Brandie’s recent work has focused on problem gambling program development and clinical supervision. She has previously worked with clients involved in the criminal legal system as an outpatient addiction treatment specialist providing individual, group, couple, and family therapies.

ACORN

is committed to excellence.

ACORN has been approved by the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) and the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) to provide continuing education courses. Additionally, ACORN has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7274. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACORN is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.