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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.
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.
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In addition to our other training programs, IRETA will regularly sponsor educational conferences which are designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of one or two topics from a number of multidisciplinary perspectives. Conferences will be comprised of recognized experts in research, practice and policy coming together to address a topic from various perspectives, but working toward a common goal - the continued improvement of services to individuals with addictions.
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16th Annual Pennsylvania Rural Health Conference
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June 18 - 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:30 AM - Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:30 PM
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In this ever-changing health care environment, it is our challenge as rural health care advocates to develop community, regional and statewide efforts the response to the health care needs of rural residents of the Commonwealth. This program affords opportunities for advocates, community-based providers, center directors, policy makers, clinicians, academicians, students, and others to develop new partnerships and enjoy the successes of existing efforts.
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NeATTC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR NY AND PA
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August 25-29, 2008
Six Month Program
Price: $1,000
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A Leadership Development Opportunity for Addiction Professionals Many national and regional workforce surveys indicate that the addiction field is undergoing a leadership crisis as many agency directors/managers are approaching retirement age within the next decade, and considerable turnover is occurring at high levels of treatment organizations. The Northeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NeATTC), in partnership with SAMHSA’s Partners for Recovery, has stepped forward to provide one of the few educational opportunities to groom successors for leadership positions in addiction service organizations. Now in its fourth year, this professional development opportunity is available to addiction professionals in New York and Pennsylvania (NeATTC Region). WHAT WILL THIS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OFFER?
The NeATTC Leadership Institute provides a unique opportunity for emerging leaders within the addiction treatment field. It offers a combination of training seminars, distance learning, mentoring, and experiential learning within a six-month timeframe beginning with a five-day Immersion Training in August, 2008. The primary goal of the NeATTC Leadership Institute is to cultivate new leaders through the enhancement of knowledge and development of competencies among new and emerging leaders. The Institute incorporates a four-phase design that will lay a foundation in developing leadership, and management skills: PHASE I – ASSESSMENT The Leadership Institute begins with an in-depth online assessment of leadership and management interests, values and skills. Skills of participants are thoroughly analyzed through a 360-degree assessment completed by supervisors, peers and subordinates. PHASE II - TRAINING EXPERIENCES The second phase of the Institute consists of a five-day Immersion Training and ongoing continuing education. The Immersion Training is provided by the Graduate School of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This intensive process is designed to establish a conceptual framework for the completion of the six-month Institute, including a comprehensive analysis of the online assessments. At the conclusion of the five-day training, each trainee is expected to create an Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP), based on his/her assessment. This plan consists of a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education and a Leadership Development Project which is designed with the guidance of a mentor. PHASE III - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING This phase of the Institute moves the trainee from the “classroom” to actual work settings typically the organization which they are employed with the guidance of a mentor. During this phase, the trainee will implement his/her Leadership Development Project and complete relevant continuing education projects. This phase will also include facilitated online discussions of relevant leadership topics in which all Institute trainees participate. PHASE IV - RECOGNITION The Leadership Institute culminates in a special “graduation” ceremony where trainees will give presentations on their projects and describe how the projects related to their ILDPs. The brochure/nomination form/candidate form is available for download in either pdf or doc formats. PDF - Download and save to your computer. Print. Complete the forms and fax or mail them to Ireta. Word - Download and save to your computer. Complete the forms in Word and email, mail or fax them to Ireta.
Leadership Institute Brochure in MS Word
LeadershipInstitute08.pdf
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National |
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June 2-3, 2008
Location: Cincinnati
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is pleased to announce the next NIDA Blending Conference will be held: June 2-3, 2008, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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New York |
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NeATTC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR NY AND PA
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August 25-29, 2008
Six Month Program
Price: $1,000
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A Leadership Development Opportunity for Addiction Professionals Go to the Pennsylvania listing for the NeATTC Leadership Institute for program description and available brochure downloads.
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Designed to be an interactive learning experience, IRETA hosts several workshops per year focusing on specific addictions-related topics. This format allows for optimal discussion between participants and presenters. Workshops will include any or all of the following components: lecture; case study; question and answer sessions; role play; and small group discussion/practice.
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PA Dept of Health Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs Trainings
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Throughout the year
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PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs (BDAP) offers various training opportunities for professionals throughout the Commonwealth at no cost to participants. The on-site training system offers facilities or groups of facilities the opportunity to have training by request at a designated facility. The mini-regional trainings offer a series of one-day trainings in each of the six public health districts every other month. Each regional training day offers 4 separate training modules. Other special training initiatives are sponsored as needed in support of new policies or other identified issues. All trainings are designed to support administrative, prevention and treatment staff and to provide opportunity for ongoing professional development and certification. For additional information, please call 717-783-8200.
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Anti-Stigma Training sponsored by PRO-A
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June 6, 2008
Location: Pittsburgh
Price: FREE
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Join Cheryl Floyd for a FREE Anti-Stigma Training on June 6, 2008 from 9 am - 4 pm at 425 Sixth Ave. 23rd Floor, O'Neil Room Pittsburgh, Pa 15219 This training is approved for 6 PCB, CAC and 6 SW credits, free of charge. If you are interested this training or would like more information, please contact Cheryl at 717-545-8929 or by email at recovery@ezonline.net
Training Registration Form.doc
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ONLINE COURSE - Introduction into Adolescent Co-occurring Disorders
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June 2 - 27, 2008
Location: Pittsburgh
Price: $120
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The NeATTC's Introduction into Adolescent Co-occurring Disorders online course session opens June 2 - June 27, 2008
This course is approved for 12 PCP, CAC; SW; NAADAC; and OASAS approved continuing education credits, course cost is $120.
This four week online course designed as an introduction to co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders in adolescents. It is meant 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.
To register complete this registration form and email it to holly@ireta.org
reg form 2008.doc
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