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Training is a key tool in our efforts to unify science, service and policy. Utilizing several methods, IRETA provides two different types of training programs. The first is focused specifically on substance abuse training for addictions professionals who are in direct prevention, intervention or treatment roles in the provider community. The second is interdisciplinary training targeted at a broad range of professionals in the addictions field or in program and policy development.
All training programs are designed to provide the most comprehensive and current information available, with the underlying premise that addiction is a chronic illness and recovery is the final, achievable goal. In our effort to support the addictions workforce, IRETA also works with various state, academic and professional organizations to obtain continuing education accreditation for all practicing professionals, when possible.
Licensing & Certification Requirements
Find basic information on a variety of state, national, and some international bodies that offer licensing & credentialing for drug and alcohol counselors.
If you are a certification board and would like your information updated or changed, please send your request to CertificationInfo@nattc.org
If you are looking for institutions that offer a certificate, bachelor, master and/or Ph.D. program in substance use disorders as well as those that offer a concentration, specialty or minor in the addiction field follow this link to the ATTC's Directory of Addiction Study Programs.
AddictionED.org is an international reference for distance education opportunities for the field. Created by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) program this site serves as a resource for students and professionals to identify distance education opportunities around the world, and as a free marketing venue for ATTC approved sponsors of distance education courses. For more information, contact the Northeast ATTC at infoattc@ireta.org
Behavioral Couples Therapy in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Treatment
This course provides an overview of Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT), a marital and family therapy for couples in which one or both partners have a problem with drugs and/or alcohol. This course describes the origin and basis for the treatment. It also describes the many skills used by a therapist utilizing BCT in a treatment setting. Also included are examples of how to incorporate it into treatment and video clips of "clients" involved in BCT.
An Introduction to Adolescent Co-occurring Disorders
This four week online course is designed to assist those who provide training to counselors working with adolescents in substance use treatment programs or those who directly provide counseling to adolescents by addressing the unique challenges that counselors may have when they consider ways to begin to integrate assessment and treatment approaches to meet more fully the needs of youth with co-occurring mental disorders. While this curriculum can benefit counselors who are "entry level" in either working with adolescents or working in the field of substance treatment, it also provides a current review of some of the evidence-based and promising practices that support integrated interventions.
Rural Learning Community Forum
This forum is designed for providers of alcohol and other drug services in rural areas of New York and Pennsylvania; policy makers and funders who work in or administer to rural areas; researchers and academicians who work on issues of rural service delivery; and any individuals interested in learning more about addiction services in rural areas. The term "provider" is defined as any individual providing and services in rural areas or to rural clients and includes individuals providing prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
Group members will determine the ultimate agenda of the group. Group calls occur on the 4th Thursday of every month from 1pm-2pm EST. If you want to join, please email debra@ireta.org.
New York TIP 42 Learning Community
The purpose of a learning community is to support continuous learning, enhance content and develop instructional skills for trainers of the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 42 Curriculum from the Co-occurring Center of Excellence (COCE). This learning community is being constructed so that trainers have an opportunity to share training experiences, discuss training techniques and content areas surrounding TIP 42. The learning community is designed to allow the trainers to construct the topic areas that they would like to learn [1] . This learning community will take a dynamic format in that it will meet regularly and will use technology to communicate issues, questions and topics for discussion.
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[1] Wilson, B. & Ryder, M. (2008) Dynamic Learning Communities: An Alternative to Designed Instructional Systems. Retrieved March 30, 2008 from http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~mryder/dlc.html
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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
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September 16 and 30 in Butler, October 7 and 14, Monessen
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Butler and Monessen
Price: FREE
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CLOSED REGISTRATION - OPEN for Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland Counties FREE WORKSHOP MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING - MI
Two-Part Workshop. Full workshop is 12 hours
September 16 and September 30, 2010
227 W. Cunningham St.
Butler, PA 16001
9:00 AM – 4:00 Each Session October 7 and October 14, 2010
Two-Part Workshop. Full workshop is 12 hours
Mon Valley Community Health Ctr, 4th Fl Conference Room
Eastgate 8
Monessen, PA 15062
9:00 AM – 4:00 Each Session Trainer: Victoria E. Lahey, MS Ed, NCC
CEUs: 12 CAC and Social Work This workshop will assist health care providers in incorporating the Stages of Change model of behavior change into their health care activities. Participants will receive an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the therapeutic model most closely associated with this transtheoretical model, and its specific techniques which can be utilized to both diffuse client resistance and facilitate progress to the next stage of behavior change. Participants will engage in experiential exercises designed to assist them in identifying where an individual is in the change process and will have an opportunity to practice techniques designed to motivate individuals to make health-related behavior changes. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a case management plan and have it reviewed by the trainer and participants. Time will be spent in discussion on how to implement MI with their clients. At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Increase their knowledge and understanding of the Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing;
- Use a variety of tools to assess where an individual is in the change process;
- Learn which interventions are most effective in each of these stages;
- Adapt individual interventions to a client’s current level of commitment to change; and
- Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques and concepts to their health care initiatives. Click here for online registration.
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Promoting Awareness of Motivational Incentives - PAMI
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September 21, Monessen and September 28, Butler
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Location: Monessen and Butler
Price: FREE
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CLOSED REGISTRATION - OPEN for Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland Counties FREE WORKSHOP September 21, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Mon Valley Community Health Ctr., 4th Floor Conf. Room
Eastgate 8
Monessen, PA 15062 September 28, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
227 West Cunningham St.
Butler, PA 16001 Trainer: Sheryl Laffey, CAC
CEUs: 3 CAC and Social Work This workshop will discuss motivational incentives as a science-based therapeutic strategy within the addiction treatment field. Extensive research has consistently shown that client motivation for positive behavioral change can be influenced by the use of novel interventions based on established behavioral principles. Recognition of patient achievements also provides a valuable mechanism for acknowledging success and the attainment of goals, developing positive self-image, providing ongoing, consistent staff and peer support, and motivating others by offering models to emulate. This workshop will introduce the principles of motivational incentives used in the substance abuse treatment field. At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Define Motivational Incentives;
- Identify and discuss the principles underlying motivational incentives;
- Engage in practical applications using the Fishbowl Technology; and
- Discuss challenges and strategies for implementing low-cost incentives as a support to psychosocial therapy in addiction treatment. Click here for online registration
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MINIMIZE LIABILITY, MANAGE RISK, AND ENSURE PATIENT SAFETY: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN OPIOID PRESCRIBING
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September 21, 2010
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Price: $50.00
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This one-day Face-to-Face workshop is for healthcare and mental health providers involved in the direct care of patients seeking treatment for opioid dependence or to manage pain. Experts in insurance law, policy, and clinical practices will discuss best practices for liability prevention, clinical guidelines, and effective risk management strategies that ensure the safe and effective use of prescrption opoids, including methadone. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the faculty questions, share experiences with peers, and learn best practices for overcoming opioid prescribing challenges. Continuing eduction units are available for:
Physicians
Nurses
Psychologist
Counselors
Addiction Professionals Cost: $50.00
You will earn 7 CME/CEUs For more information about this Face-to-Face workshop and to register click here: http://www.dbconsultinggroup.com/rxabuse/index.html
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September 22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Location: Pittsburgh
Price: $FREE
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Issues of Women in Addiction and Recovery Webinar Addiction and recovery impact women differently than men. Socially, as well as biologically, women and men differ. Traditional treatment, founded on the experiences of men, fails to address the core issues of women addicted to alcohol and other drugs. As a result, women often fail to get treatment; drop out of treatment early; or, having completed treatment, are unable to comply with the established aftercare plan to maintain ongoing recovery. Providing effective treatment to women requires a basic and fundamental understanding of women’s core issues. This webinar, designed to enhance the skills of participants who provide services to addicted women, explores the impact of both addiction and recovery on women. Specific needs of this population will be discussed as well as effective strategies for addressing these needs.
Click here to register Equipment: Computer with internet access, computer speakers. Webinar Cost: FREE. There is a fee for ceus. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
PCB: These workshops are each approved for 2.0 CAC ceus.
SW: These workshops are each approved for 2.0 Social Work ceus.
NAADAC: These workshops are each approved for 2.0 NAADAC ceus. Psychologists:
This program is co-sponsored by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and IRETA.Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists.Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for this program and its content.Each of these programs is being offered for 2.0 continuing education credits. Questions? Contact Kristine Pond at pondk@ireta.org or
412-258-8569
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OVERVIEW OF RELAPSE PREVENTION
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October 29, 2010
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Butler
Price: $FREE
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CLOSED REGISTRATION - OPEN for Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland Counties FREE WORKSHOP October 29, 2010
227 W. Cunningham St.
Butler, PA 16001
9:00 AM – 4:00 Each Session Trainer: Victoria E. Lahey, MS Ed, NCC
CEUs: 6 CAC and Social Work This course will review the many situations and conditions that lead addicted offenders to relapse. Relapse determinants, co-morbidity, myths, misconceptions and assumptions about relapse will be presented. Additionally, the addictive process, abstinence, recovery and relapse will be reviewed and discussed. The key elements of recovery will be explored with an example of a typical case history. Approaches that counselors can use to help the client avoid relapse such as cognitive restructuring, imagery, spirituality, anger management, problem solving and use of support systems will be presented. At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Identify relapse determinants specific to addicted offenders;
- Define the addictive process, abstinence, recovery and relapse; and
- Use effective strategies to help the client avoid relapse. Click here for online registration
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