CEU Approval for ARF, RCFE, and GH Administrators

March 17th, 2010 by admin No comments »

Quantum Units Ed courses are now approved for CEUs (based upon our approved status with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and the California Board of Registered Nursing) for Administrators of Adult Residential Facilities (ARF), Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) and Group Homes (GH).

Licensees are responsible for ensuring the courses they take meet the areas listed in the Core Knowledge requirements. ARFs, RCFEs and GHs are licensed by California Community Care Licensing a division of the Calif. Department of Social Services.

Community Care Licensing

California Community Care Licensing

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Important Changes to Online Courses

March 16th, 2010 by admin No comments »

All course material and exam worksheets in Step 1   and Step 2 when taking an online course will be opened and viewed through our new SmartLook Viewer. No other changes have been made to the electronic exams or any other part of the site that effects testing.

You will now find the material in Step 1 (exam worksheet) and Step 2 (course material) will automatically open in the SmartLook Viewer once the green buttons have been pressed. Additionally, by right clicking with your mouse each button you will be given the option to download the material to your desktop as a pdf file.

The purpose of making this change is to accommodate as many participants as possible by expanding the accessibility of our courses beyond our old format of just PDF or HTML (web) viewing. Flip page technology is the newest technology available on the web for viewing and reading documents from within your browser while providing you with many other options.

Once your material is open within the SmartLook Viewer you will see there are many options available such as:

1. View the material in Full Screen Mode (allows for zooming in and zooming out). This mode also allows participants to change the view from ‘presentation’ to ‘magazine’ to ‘paper’.

2. Press the download button to immediately download and open the document in Adobe Acrobat for reading and printing from your desktop.

3. Click with your mouse anywhere on the document to enlarge the page. Once enlarged you will have full control over zoom in and zoom out capabilities.

4. Print just the page you are viewing. You can print the entire document via use of the download button.

5. Search Feature: search keywords within the document.  This is particularly helpful when trying to answer questions from the exam worksheet. Look up keywords to assist you.

By clicking on the image ‘Need Help?’ below each course you will see a sample of the SmartLook Viewer. We have created descriptions of each of the icons and what they mean. Please take a moment to view this information in order to familiarize yourself with this new technology. You can take a look here if you like.

Quantum Units Continuing Education makes every effort to improve the quality of our program. We do this based upon the exceptional feedback we receive from our participants on your exam form – each and every exam evaluation is reviewed by our staff.

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New Online CEUs Added

February 28th, 2010 by admin No comments »


Dissociative Identity Disorder
Standard CEUs/NBCC CEUs:  8
Course Cost: $24

Considerable progress has been made in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of dissociative identity disorders (DID) during the past decades, as reflected by increased clinical recognition of dissociative conditions, the publication of numerous research and scholarly works on the subject, and the development of specialized diagnostic instruments.  Treating Dissociative Disorders in Adults is a course that was developed using guidelines from the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, which summarizes expert consensus concerning safe and effective treatment for DID patients.  The course material offers a practical guide for the management of these patients and would be appropriate for any professionals who may encounter these clients or for anyone interested in gaining further knowledge about Dissociative Identity Disorder.


Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abusing Clients

Standard CEUs: 12  Cost: $36
NBCC CEUs:  14     Cost: $42

This informative course was developed using material from the Treatment Improvement Protocol,  Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery, developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The material was designed for use by substance abuse treatment counselors and other professionals who work with clients who have substance abuse issues and depressive symptoms. When depressive symptoms occur in substance abuse treatment, they can interfere with the clients’ recovery and ability to participate in treatment. This course will help professionals gain the skills necessary to assist clients who are struggling with depressive symptoms, particularly in the first year of treatment.  The course also includes several vignettes which provide specific examples of how to work with clients facing substance abuse and depressive symptoms.


Veterans and Substance Abuse

Standard CEUs: 2  Cost: $6
NBCC CEUs: 1     Cost: $3

Numerous studies show that rates of alcohol and other drug use disorders are high among veterans within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care system. This course gives a brief overview of clinical considerations in the treatment of veterans with substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental health issues.  This is an excellent course for any professional who may come in contact with this population or for anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in this subject area.

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Atomic Skunk – Ambient Music

February 24th, 2010 by admin No comments »

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New Continuing Education Courses

December 28th, 2009 by admin No comments »

Home Study CEU Course

Buddhist Approaches to Psychotherapy
Standard/NBCC CEU Hours 40
Exam Only Course: $120
With Book: $200

Course Description
ISBN-13: 978-0976463849

This course was developed from the book, Brilliant Sanity, Buddhist Approaches to Psychotherapy which explores the diverse and evolving interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy. Contributors include Tibetan meditation teachers such as Chogyam Trungpa and the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts such as Mark Epstein and Ed Podvoll, eminent Buddhist psychologists such as Han De Wit, Karen Wegela and Robert Unger.

This volume includes chapters that discuss how Buddhism interacts with contemporary clinical theory and practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, psychoanalysis, neuroscience, the treatment of psychosis, existential psychology, body psychotherapy, therapist subjectivity and more.

As Harvard Medical School Professor, Eleanor Councilman writes, “It makes the reader aware of the multitudes of Eastern and Western perspectives and is one of the most culturally sensitive psychological books I have read. It is extremely readable and enjoyable.”

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November 2009 Newsletter

November 25th, 2009 by admin No comments »

Quantum Units Continuing Education
Wishes All of Our Participants a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Participant,

Thank you for your continued patronage of Quantum Units Education. We have added new online and homestudy ceu courses which you will find below. Your feedback on the exams continues to be a major source of information in assisting us to add new and helpful features to the website. We Thank You!

Online CEU Courses

The Role of the Nurse in Buprenorphine Treatment
6 Standard ceus $18/ 6 NBCC ceus $18

The objective of this course is to provide general knowledge about buprenorphine products for the pharmacological treatment of opioid addiction based on information gathered from the Technical Assistance Publication, Buprenorphine:  A Guide For Nurses. The publication was designed as a resource to help nurses working with community physicians to improve treatment outcomes for individuals receiving office-based treatment for opioid addiction.  It contains important general information on the pharmacology, safety profile, adverse effects, interactions, cautions, contraindications, and abuse potential of buprenorphine products as well as strategies to help the provider conduct screenings and  assessments, monitor treatment, and provide appropriate counseling and supportive services.  This would be an excellent course for anyone who is interested in the treatment of opioid addiction.


Psychotherapeutic Medications:  What Every Counselor Should Know

5 Standard ceus $15/ 2 NBCC ceus $6

This course was created using the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network publication, Psychotherapeutic Medications 2008: What Every Counselor Should Know. It gives counselors updated information about the use of psychotropic medications for various mental health disorders including purposes, doses, side effects, and cautions.  In addition, medications for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are outlined, so this would be an appropriate course for anyone in the mental health, medical, or substance abuse treatment fields.


Focus on Prevention in Substance Abuse

1 Standard ceus $3/ 1 NBCC ceus $3

Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs is a problem throughout the United States, and communities vary greatly in the specific problems they face, the groups affected by these issues, and actions they take to address these specific concerns.  This brief course was designed to assist a wide range of groups and communities to move from concerns about substance abuse to proven and practical solutions.  It was created using a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Publication and would be useful to anyone who is interested in helping combat substance abuse issues within communities.


Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment

20 Standard ceus $60/ 20 NBCC ceus $60

Research consistently shows a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among persons with substance abuse problems who are in treatment, and a significant prevalence of death-by-suicide among those who have at one time been in treatment when compared with those who do not have a diagnosis of substance use disorder.  This course was developed using the Treatment Improvement Protocol  publication, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment to give clinicians a practical guide to gather information routinely from, refer, and participate in the treatment of clients at risk for suicidal behavior. It also provides several vignettes of counseling sessions with these clients and is appropriate for front line counselors in a substance abuse treatment program, for those who work with individuals who have both a substance abuse and mental health disorder, for counselors addressing any clients with suicidal ideation or behavior, and for any individuals who want to gain more insight into this important subject matter.

Home Study CEU Course

Integrated Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
40 Standard ceus $120/ 30 NBCC ceus $90 (exam only)

This course was developed to give practical, wise, and helpful information to professionals working with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) clients. BPD is characterized by behavior patterns including multiple types of psychological instability and impulsiveness, and often involves fear of abandonment, self-destructive actions, and a risk of suicide. The information for the course was taken from Integrated Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, by John D. Preston, Psy. D, which attempts to blend the most effective techniques available for BPD into a clear plan to help the client achieve lasting change in the course of brief therapy. The course includes case examples and would be appropriate for clinicians or for anyone who is interested in gaining insight into this challenging disorder.


We T
hank You for Allowing Quantum Units Continuing Education to be Your CEU Provider
Margie Savage, Owner & Customer Support
Carol Lowell, Director of Home Study Education & Corporate Accounts
Patrisha Hocking-Walker, Mental Health Instructor

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New Online CEU Courses Added

October 2nd, 2009 by admin No comments »


Alzheimer’s Disease

7 Standard ceus $21/7 NBCC ceus $21

This course was developed using information from the National Institute on Aging, which is the lead agency for Alzheimer’s Disease research at the National Institutes of Health.  The purpose of the course is to explain what the disease is, describes the main areas in which researchers are working, and highlight new approaches for helping families and friends care for people with Alzheimer’s Disease. This valuable information would be helpful to professionals in the medical, mental health, or social work field, or for anyone who is interested in gaining more knowledge about this disorder which is the most common cause of dementia among older people .


Ethics in Professional Counseling
5 Standard ceus $15/2 NBCC ceus $6

This course was developed from information provided by the American Counseling Association (ACA) to give an overview of the professional organization’s Code of Ethics. The Code enables the association to clarify to current and future members, and to those served by members, the nature of the ethical responsibilities held in common by those who work in the counseling field.  The course provides valuable advice to assist counselors when they are faced with ethical dilemmas that are difficult to resolve, in order to engage in a carefully considered ethical decision-making process.


Adults and Mental Health
13 Standard ceus $39/ 15 NBCC ceus $45

This course gives a general overview of mental health and mental illness in adults using information from the Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health.  It reviews the current state of knowledge about mental health, outlines selected mental disorders,  and discusses methods of service delivery to help those with mental health issues.  This course would be appropriate for anyone who is interested in gaining information about mental health issues in adults, including the social consequences of serious mental disorders.

How-To Videos

We have recently added How-To Videos to the site that we feel will assist you with many aspects of the program. See the How It Works page to view.


Thank You for allowing Quantum Units Continuing Education to be Your CEU Provider

Margie Savage, Owner & Customer Support
Carol Lowell, Director of Home Study Education & Corporate Accounts
Patrisha Hocking-Walker, Mental Health Instructor

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New CEU Courses Added

September 1st, 2009 by admin No comments »

Psychological First Aid
8 Standard ceus $24/6 NBCC ceus $18

Psychological First Aid is an evidence based approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism, and it is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.


Sexually Transmitted Diseases
4 Standard ceus $12/3 NBCC ceus $9

This new course offers an up to date look at sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), based on information provided by the Center for Disease Control, Health and Human Services.   It addresses the transmission, signs and symptoms, complications, and treatment of various STDs.  It also covers preventions strategies and ways in which various STDs are linked to one another.

Preventing Sexual Harassment
2 Standard ceus $6/ 2 NBCC ceus $6

This course was developed using accurate and authoritative information regarding sexual harassment provided by Los Angeles attorney David Kadue, and it gives a brief overview of what sexual harassment is under federal law and what it is not.  The course provides valuable information about the development of sexual harassment law and gives specific examples of court cases where harassment claims were and were not upheld, and it would be appropriate for students as well as supervisors and employees in the medical, mental health, education, and social work fields.


How To Download and Print Your CEU Certificate:

  • Log into your account using the blue login button located in the upper right hand corner of any page on our website.

  • Click the ‘certificates’ tab. You will see your courses listed and next to each course a pdf link.

  • Click the pdf link. The next page allows you to insert your license # on your certificate by highlighting it with your mouse.

  • Click the green ‘view’ button and your certificate will open in Adobe Acrobat. You will need the Free Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to open the certificate from within your account

  • You may download and install the free adobe acrobat from here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Still unable to download and print your certificate? You will find within your account, under the certificates tab, a link that allows you to request a copy be sent via an alternative route. Click the link, fill out the form with your request and your certificate will be on its way.

Thank You for allowing Quantum Units Continuing Education to be Your Provider
Margie Savage, Owner & Customer Support
Carol Lowell, Director of Home Study Education & Corporate Accounts
Patrisha Hocking-Walker, Mental Health Instructor

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New CEU Courses Added

July 21st, 2009 by admin No comments »

Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 Standard ceus $9/2 NBCC ceus $6

This course was developed from information provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Mental Health to give a brief overview of autism spectrum disorders. It includes descriptions, indicators, social symptoms, assessment, treatment, and directions in research for these disorders. Estimations indicate that autism spectrum disorders effect up to 1 in every 150 children in the United States, so this course is appropriate for anyone in the medical, mental health, education, or social work field who may come into contact with these children or with teens and adults with autism.
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/mental-health/autism.php


Children and Mental Health
11 Standard ceus $33/11 NBCC ceus $33

Using information from the Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health, this course was designed to give an overview of the basic principles of mental health and illness in children and adolescents. Included in the course are theories of childhood development, a review of risk factors and prevention, and a description of mental disorders in children. Various treatment interventions are discussed, as well as service delivery options for children with mental health issues. This would be an excellent course for those working with children in the mental health, juvenile justice, education, or social work field.
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/mental-health/mental-health-for-children.php

Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System
18 Standard ceus $54/ 18 NBCC ceus $54

This is an excellent course that focuses on examining substance abuse disorders among criminal offenders. The course material is taken from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration publication in the Treatment Improvement Protocol Series, and it provides recommendations to counselors and administrators based on the research literature and the experience of seasoned treatment professionals. It covers the various criminal justice settings and all the phases through which an individual progresses in the criminal justice system and addresses both clinical and programmatic areas of treatment. It would be appropriate for anyone who works with substance abusing criminal offenders or their loved ones, or for those who are interested in learning more about these issues.
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/criminal-justice/criminal-justice.php


NBCC vs. Standard CEU Hrs:
If your license or credential is issued by NBCC (the National Board of Certified Counselors) you will take the NBCC exams and purchase the NBCC noted home study courses. All other licensees and credentials will need to order courses noted as ’standard hours’. If you have multiple licenses/credentials – then NBCC hours will need to take precedence.

How To Download and Print Your CEU Certificate:

  • Log into your account using the blue login button located in the upper right hand corner of any page on our website.

  • Click the ‘certificates’ tab. You will see your courses listed and next to each course a pdf link.

  • Click the pdf link. The next page allows you to insert your license # on your certificate by highlighting it with your mouse.

  • Click the green ‘view’ button and your certificate will open in Adobe Acrobat. You will need the Free Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to open the certificate from within your account

  • You may download and install the free adobe acrobat from here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Still unable to download and print your certificate? You will find within your account, under the certificates tab, a link that allows you to request a copy be sent via an alternative route. Click the link, fill out the form with your request and your certificate will be on its way.

Thank You for allowing Quantum Units Continuing Education to be Your Provider
Margie Savage, Owner, Customer Support & Addiction Studies
Carol Lowell, Director of Home Study Education & Corporate Accounts
Patrisha Hocking-Walker, Mental Health Instructor

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New CEU Courses Added – June 2009

July 9th, 2009 by admin No comments »

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Overview)
2 Standard ceus $6/ 1 NBCC ceus $3


This short course gives a brief look into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder based on information provided by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  It provides general information on the definition, symptoms, and treatment options for those with the disorder as well as suggestions on where people can go for help.  This course would be useful for students and professionals in the medical, social work, or mental health fields
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/abuse-trauma-ptsd/ptsd.php

Enhancing Motivation for Change
20 Standard ceus $60/18 NBCC ceus $54


This course was developed using the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration publication TIP #35, Enhancing Motivation For Change in Substance Abusing Clients, part of the Treatment Improvement Protocol Series.  The purpose of this manual is to show how research can be linked to practice in order to provide clear applications of motivational approaches to clinical practice and treatment programs for substance abusing clients.  Various motivational interventions that can be used at all stages of the change process are outlined and the course would be appropriate for anyone who works in the mental health and substance abuse treatment fields.
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/home-study-ceus/motivation-for-change.php

How To Download and Print Your CEU Certificate:
  • 1) Log into your account using the blue login button located in the upper right hand corner of any page on our website.
  • 2) Click the ‘certificates’ tab. You will see your courses listed and next to each course a pdf link.
  • 3) Click the pdf link. The next page allows you to insert your license # on your certificate by highlighting it with your mouse.
  • 4) Click the green ‘view’ button and your certificate will open in Adobe Acrobat. You will need the Free Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to open the certificate from within your account
  • You may download and install the free adobe acrobat from here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Still unable to download and print your certificate? you will find within your account, under the certificates tab, a link that allows you to request a copy be sent via an alternative route. Click the link, fill out the form with your request and your certificate will be on its way.

Thank you for allowing Quantum Units Education to be your CEU Provider
Margie Savage, Owner
Carol Lowell, Director of Home Study Education & Corporate Accounts
Patrish Hocking-Walker, Mental Health Instructor

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