eLearning Courses

This 18-module course is intended as an alternative to the live instructor led 2-day CAT workshop required to independently deliver CAT services. If you have already completed the Cognitive Adaptation Training: An Introduction eLearning course formerly known as Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) within the last 6 months, please contact the helpdesk for assistance.

CAT is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention designed to bypass cognitive and motivational challenges associated with serious mental illness in an effort to improve functional outcomes. CAT interventions include environmental supports such as signs, checklists, alarms, pill containers, and the organization of belongings to cue and sequence adaptive behaviors in the individual’s home. The interventions are individualized based upon a standardized assessment of each person's needs and challenges. CAT has been shown to decrease rates of relapse and to improve multiple functional outcomes.

This is a ** hours on demand training via eLearning modules. This course provides you with both basic and advanced understanding of CAT treatment and will provide you with all you need to become a Certified CAT Practitioner. The course presents an in-depth review of the CAT model; detailed practices on assessments, structure treatment planning, and application of advanced interventions for various challenges faced by the individual; documentation of CAT services; utilizing Motivational Interviewing during CAT, and differences between CAT and other evidenced-based practices.

This training provides ** hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor. Upon successful completion of the training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

Funding for all training opportunities is provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and is only offered to Texas residents.

This 3-part module will provide you with the basics of Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT). As an administrator, you may or may not be familiar with CAT, or even have much experience working with individuals who have mental health conditions. This eLearning course will introduce you to how CAT helps individuals reach their recovery goals and live independently.

It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Upon successful completion of the module, you will earn a certificate of completion, but no continuing education credit is offered.