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DATE
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INSTRUCTOR
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COURSE
TITLE
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FEE
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CEUs
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OPEN
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Sept
22, 2008
9:00 - 4:00 |
Alan
Wartenberg |
American
Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement Criteria (PPC) 2nd
Edition
LEVEL:
Foundation
In this course, students will gain information about the history and development
of the ASAM criteria as well as principles underlying the criteria. Participants
will gain an understanding of the various levels of care and how to appropriately
utilize them.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Sept
24, 2008
9:00 - 4:00 |
Elisa
Robley |
Application
of DBT in a Clinical Setting
LEVEL: Advanced
REQUIREMENTS: Participants are required to bring to class a copy of the
manual: "Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder"
by Marsha M. Linehan". If you are unable to locate a copy and want DATA
to purchase this manual for you, please include an additional $40 with your
payment for this course.
This advanced course requires that the participant have previous DBT training
and/or some experience with DBT groups. Participants will be instructed
on more specific skills and experiences in providing DBT groups. Each module
will be covered more specifically along with discussion of how to apply
DBT to each treatment modality.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Sept
25, 2008
9:00 - 4:00 |
Mary-K
O'Sullivan |
Prescription
Drug Abuse
LEVEL: Intermediate
THIS COURSE MEETS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
This course will inform participants about drugs that are abused both
in the home and on the street and the impact of this abuse on the brain
and body. The implications for prevention, intervention, treatment and
coordination of services both within and outside the agency will be discussed.
Drugs covered by this course are:
Narcotics:
OxyContin, Percocet, Tylox, Vicodin and narcotic cough medicines
Benzodiazepines: Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Valium
Stimulants: Ritalin, Asthma Inhalers, Viagra
Over-the-counter Medications: Dextromethorphan, No-Doz, and
Antihistamines |
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Sept
29, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
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Alfred
L.
Forbes
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Understanding
the Relevance of Culture for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Providers
LEVEL:
Foundation
This
interactive workshop will explore the impact of culture of both the provider
and the client. The workshop will review definitions of culture and models
for providing services to multicultural clients. Participants will be encouraged
to identify and address some of their personal challenges when dealing with
people from different cultures. Participants will develop strategies to
mitigate the negative impact of cultural differences, to deliver culturally
sensitive services for multicultural clients, utilizing a holistic approach.
|
$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
1 & 2, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
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Richard
Froncillo
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Confidentiality
of Client Records
LEVEL:
Foundation
The purpose
of this workshop is to review the federal confidentiality regulations in
detail as they relate to drug and alcohol treatment services in Rhode Island.
The nine exceptions allowing disclosure and how to construct a valid consent
will also be discussed. In addition, exercises around specific requirements
for disclosure will be included.
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$80
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12
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
8, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Anthony
Gonzalez
|
Relapse
Prevention with Chemically Dependant Criminal Offenders
LEVEL: Intermediate
This one-day training workshop will provide participants with an extensive
overview of the Counselor's Manual of Relapse Prevention with Chemically
Dependent Criminal Offenders (TAP #19). Upon completion of this training
workshop, the participants will be more able to effectively integrate the
seven principles of relapse prevention; use the developmental model of recovery;
and outline a plan to effectively target the three significant treatment
areas in addressing chemical dependency with offenders.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct 9, 2008
9:00
- 4:00
|
Anthony
Gonzalez |
Integrating
Criminal Thinking, Education, and Chemical Dependency Treatment
LEVEL: Intermediate
In this highly interactive workshop, the trainees will learn about an innovative
approach for engaging and treating the chemically dependent offender. This
model combines the principles of the Gorski/CENAPS Model of Relapse Prevention
with Chemically Dependent Offenders and research on the Criminal Personality
and the dynamics of Criminal Thinking.
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$40 |
6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
10, 2008
9:00 - 4:00 |
Frederic
G. Reamer |
Ethical
and Liability Issues in the Substance Abuse Field
LEVEL:
Foundation
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of ethical and liability
issues related to substance abuse treatment and intervention. Ethical and
liability issues will be reviewed concerning work with individuals, families
and groups.
Program topics will include: confidentiality and privacy, negligent intervention,
impaired professionals, consultation, supervision, client records and termination
of treatment. Emphasis will be on strategies for preventing ethical dilemmas
and liability risks. Curriculum meets chemical dependency certification
requirements.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
|
|
Oct
17 & 24, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Melanie
Koehler
|
Psychopharmacology
LEVEL:
Foundation
This 2-day course focuses on the adult population only. Clinicians will
be able to describe basic principles of neurotransmission and areas of the
brain associated with drug use. Discussion will also be on pharmacological
mechanisms of action for prescribed psychotropic drugs as well as drugs
of abuse. Participants will review DSM-IV criteria and be able to understand
the indications for and potential limitations of medications.
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$80
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12
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
21, 28,
Nov 4, 18,
& 25, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Glenn
Miller
|
Foundations
of Addiction Counseling
LEVEL:
Foundation
This 30-hour course is designed for participants entering the field of addiction
treatment with little if any prior training or experience. It will cover
the 12 core functions for addiction counselors in 10, three-hour sessions.
Topics to be covered include: SA Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment,
Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client
Education, Referral, Report & Record Keeping, and Consultation.
|
$200
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30
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
23, 2008
9:00 - noon
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Jewel
Sommerville
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Holistic
Approaches to Health and Recovery
LEVEL: All Levels
Treatment of addictive disorders is transforming beyond historic and more
narrowly defined categorical approaches and moving toward a more "Recovery
Oriented System of Care". Increasing attention and acceptance is given to
allied and complementary interventions that support a patient's recovery.
In this seminar trainees will be introduced to the roles that acupuncture,
diet, exercise and meditation can play in recovery. This presentation will
include both theoretical and case study illustrations and will include evidence
of efficacy.
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$20
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3
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
27, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Thomas
Broffman
|
Introduction
to Motivational Interviewing
LEVEL: All Levels
This hands-on training is aimed at behavioral health professionals from
a wide range of backgrounds. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical
method for helping people engage and maintain in behavioral change. It combines
the person-centered counseling style with goal-oriented psychological methods
to more effectively assist persons by helping them increase motivation for
change, resolve ambivalence, strengthen commitment, and carry through with
behavior change.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
29, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Donna
White
|
Compassion
Fatigue, Burnout, and Counselor Self Care
LEVEL: All Levels
People enter the helping profession for a variety of reasons including a
sincere desire to make a difference in the lives of others, a desire to
give back what may have been given to them earlier in life, or for needs
that are more intrinsically personal. The work of the helper is strained
by increasing demands on time including service quotas, increased documentation
requirements, and less supervision time that focuses on process. This course
will look at the processes associated with compassion fatigue and burnout
and will explore individual and interpersonal strategies for self care.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Oct
30, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Richard
Froncillo
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A
New Look at the Core Competencies of the Substance Abuse Professional
LEVEL: Foundation
Knowledge of the core competencies of the substance abuse professional are
critical to professional development of clinicians and provides the framework
for the certification and licensing to the alcohol and drug abuse treatment
professional. This course will orient participants to the revised core competencies
of the substance abuse professional and the "Global Criteria" used by the
International Certification Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) to evaluate applicants
for certification. This information will be framed within the context of
certification and licensing in the state of Rhode Island.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
|
|
Oct
31, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Frederic
Reamer
|
Documentation
Skills Training
LEVEL: Foundation
Professionals in the substance abuse field often struggle with documentation
issues such as
(1) How much detail should I include in my case notes?
(2) What's the best way for me to protect my clients?
(3) How should I word case notes when I know that the case record may be
subpoenaed?
(4) How can I use case notes to protect myself in the event of a lawsuit
or ethics complaint? and
(5) Is it okay to maintain informal, personal notes?
This workshop will provide answers to these questions as well as a comprehensive
introduction to critical issues in documentation.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
|
|
Nov
5, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Kevin
Kretchman
|
Non-Violent
Crisis Intervention
LEVEL: All Levels
This program will instruct on how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive
behavior. Participants will learn to recognize an individual in crisis and
prevent an emotionally or physically threatening situation from escalating
out of control. In CPI's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, the emphasis is
always on your primary responsibility: the care, safety and welfare of yourself
and the acting out individual. You will learn skills and practical techniques,
not just theory.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
|
yes
|
|
Nov
6, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Frederic
Reamer
|
Boundary
Issues and Dual Relationships in Substance Abuse Treatment
LEVEL: Intermediate
In recent years, substance abuse treatment professionals have become increasingly
aware of ethical issues related to boundaries and dual relationships. Dual
relationships occur when professionals enter into more than one relationship
with clients, whether professional, social or business. This workshop will
provide participants with a comprehensive overview of key boundary and dual
relationship issues such as intimate relationships, friendships, social
contact, business transactions and self-disclosure. Case examples will be
used to illustrate the wide range of issues that arise in practice. The
workshop will also present practical strategies and conceptual tools to
endure ethical practice.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
|
|
Nov
7, 2008
9:00 - 1:00
|
Barbara
Inderlin &
Sharon Morello
|
Human
Rights Officer Training
LEVEL: Human Rights Officers and Program Supervisors Only
This program meets the state of Rhode Island's behavioral healthcare
facility licensing requirement for Human Rights Officer Training. Participants
will be provided an overview of the roles, responsibilities and processes
related to client rights regulations in RI and will have an opportunity
to meet with a legal representative from the Office of the State Mental
Health Advocate.
Training Goals include:
(a) learning the RI state policies governing Human Rights for Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Clients;
(b) defining the roles and responsibilities of the Human Rights Officer
(HRO) in a CBO serving MH/SA clients;
(c) learning the state recommended client grievance process;
(d) understanding the difference in human rights for children and adults;
(e) understanding the use of informed consent, guardianship, advanced directives,
involuntary/emergency procedures, rep. payees, and social security; and
(f) developing a plan to implement or enhance an HRO process in the participant's
organization.
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none
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4
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Nov
12, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Louis
A.
Cerbo
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Risk
and Threat Assessment
LEVEL: Intermediate
This training will address screening for suicidal risk and homicidal threat
in clients with substance use and psychiatric disorders. The goals of this
course are for participants to
(a) increase their knowledge of suicide and homicide risk factors;
(b) understand which risk factors should be of most concern; and
(c) understand when and how the worker should intervene.
Participants will additionally gain a better understanding of risk and protective
factors for suicide and homicide, elements of risk assessment, suggested
protocols for response, and issues related to documentation.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
|
|
Nov
13, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
SharonMorello
|
Addiction
Pharmacotherapy
LEVEL:
Foundation
THIS COURSE MEETS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Addiction Pharmacotherapy is the use of medications in the treatment of
addictive disorders. This includes medications for medically-supervised
detoxification, antagonist medications such as Antibuse, partial agonist
medications such as Buprenorphine, and full agonist medications such as
Methadone. This course will orient participants to the evidence and efficacy
for use of such medications. It will also provide participant opportunities
to explore attitudes, values and beliefs associated with the use of medications
in the treatment of addictive disorders.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
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yes
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Nov
17, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Alan
Wartenberg
|
Advances
in Treatment of Opioid Dependence
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
Agonist and partial agonist medications have proven to be an effective treatment
for opioid dependence in primary care and other office-based settings especially
when provided in conjunction with clinical substance abuse counseling. This
seminar will provide counselors an introduction to the use of Buprenorphine
and will include a discussion of patient screening criteria, medication
induction and adherence, psychosocial treatments, strategies for relapse
prevention and managing co-morbid medical and psychiatric disorders. This
course will include didactic presentation, discussion and case presentation.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC, NSG
|
yes
|
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Nov
20, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Frederic
Reamer
|
Difficult
Cases: Ethical Challenges in Substance Abuse Treatment
LEVEL: Advanced
This advanced ethics workshop is designed to provide participants with in-depth
exploration of difficult and challenging ethical issues and dilemmas in
substance abuse treatment. Selected cases will be provided for discussion
and analysis. The workshop will include an overview of conceptual tools
designed to enhance professionals' ability to handle ethical dilemmas encountered
in practice. Emphasis will be on strategies designed to protect clients
and third parties and prevent ethics-related lawsuits and ethics complaints.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
|
yes
|
|
Dec
1, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Gail
Taylor
|
Cultural
Competency Considerations in Prevention Services Delivery
LEVEL: All Levels
THIS COURSE MEETS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
This workshop will explore cultural competency issues as it relates to the
delivery of culturally competent prevention services. Participants will
be involved in an interactive process to achieve the following learning
objectives:
(a) define culture and give examples of elements of culture;
(b) identify and assess their own levels of cultural competency;
(c) describe and assess the core competencies for a culturally competent
prevention professional;
(d) describe and assess the core competencies of a culturally competent
prevention program.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
|
yes
|
|
Dec
2, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Gail
Taylor
|
Sustainability:
What To Do Before The Money Runs Out
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advance
THIS COURSE MEETS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Just what is "sustainability"? Everybody's talking about it. Most conferences
have at least one workshop on it. Grant announcements require a statement
about it. It's in big demand. But what is "it"? Is it money? Programs? Infrastructure?
The answer is yes, yes, and yes. Sustainability refers to each of these
and more. This highly interactive workshop will address
(a) the research underlying a sustainability planning model;
(b) key actions to demonstrate effectiveness of an intervention worth sustaining,
and
(c) key actions to cultivate systems support for an intervention and its
outcomes beyond the life of time limited funds. |
$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
|
yes
|
|
Dec
3 & 4,
2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Glenn
Miller
|
Introduction
to Substance Abuse in Rhode Island
LEVEL: All Levels
THIS COURSE MEETS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
This training offers participants an overview
of substance abuse services in Rhode Island. It is designed to maximize
networking and resource sharing and will also include innovative programming
ideas that may be used in agency settings. Curriculum meets prevention certification,
level one requirements. Please bring a sufficient number of business cards
and program brochures to share with classmates.
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$80
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
|
yes
|
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Dec
8, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
J.
Phillip Kane
|
HIV/AIDS
LEVEL: Foundation
This training has been designed to incorporate a health education model
into a basic HIV curriculum. Participants will learn basic HIV and AIDS
information including the history of the epidemic, demographic trends, modes
of transmission, testing & treatment issues. Participants will be introduced
to and have the opportunity to practice skills including the infectious
disease screening and risk assessment. The training will present strategies
to educate clients and support behavior changes to reduce the incidence
of HIV and AIDS within high-risk communities. The training will also touch
on partner notification and legal issues related to HIV transmission.
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$40
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6
hrs in CD, SW, MHC
|
yes
|
|
Dec
10 & 11, 2008
9:00 - 4:00
|
Sandra
DelSesto
|
Ethical
and Confidentiality Issues for Prevention Specialists
LEVEL: All Levels
THIS COURSE MEETS PREVENTION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Many times people who work in prevention are confronted with ethical dilemmas
and are not aware that there is an established set of rules for prevention
professionals. Using guidelines established by the IC and RC, the international
body that certifies prevention professionals, this workshop will explore
ethical principles and issues of confidentiality that apply specifically
to persons working in this field. Role-playing, discussion and didactic
presentations will provide participants with a better understanding of the
role ethics plays in prevention. In addition, participants will apply moral
development theory to their work in the field. This training is required
for persons seeking certification as prevention specialist.
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$80
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12
hrs in CD only
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yes
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