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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.

 

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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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Northeast ATTC Webinar Series
January 20, 2010, February 10 and March 17
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Price: $ varies

DUE TO HEAVY WINTER STORMS, THE 2/10 WEBINAR IS RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 17, 2010.
PART 2 IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 7.

ETHICS IN ADDICTIONS TREATMENT: VALUES IN ACTION
This 2 part webinar is designed to meet the requirement of various state certification boards to provide 3 hours of training in ethics. Each session will contain 90 minutes of instruction.

PART 1 MARCH 17, 2010
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EASTERN 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CENTRAL

The foundation of responsible clinical practice rests on an understanding of basic ethical guidelines and behaviors. In part one, we will define “ethics”, discuss two major ethical theories and explore the role of Professional Association and Agency Codes of Ethics as standards of professional behavior. In addition we will examine the relationship between Ethics and the law and focus on understanding and appreciating the importance of maintaining good professional boundaries. We will also review case studies to help us begin to apply what we have discussed.

PART 2 APRIL 7, 2010
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EASTERN 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CENTRAL

As our discussion of Ethics in Addictions Treatment continues, we will discuss the importance of federal, state and agency confidentiality regulations and examine more specifically some important legal considerations that affect clinical practice. We will also apply ethical standards to clinical record keeping and conclude by articulating a simple model for making ethical decisions. During the presentation we will review several case studies to illustrate what we have been discussing.

COST: $30 includes 3 General/NAADAC credits.
Additional: $5 PCB, $10 Social Work, $25 Psychologist

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click here to register

QUESTIONS? Contact Kristine Pond: pondk@ireta.org or 412-258-8569

Webinar Wednesdays are co-sponsored by:
• Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions - IRETA
• Northeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NY, PA)
• New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)



2010 Jan Feb Mar Web Wednesdays Flyer.pdf

Scaife Advanced Medical Student Assistantship in Alcohol and Other Drug Dependency 2010
June 7-25 and July 12-30, 2010
Three weeks
Location: Pittsburgh

Through the generous funding of the Scaife Family Foundation, the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA) is able to conduct this specialized program. The program offers students training in the field of Addiction Services incomparable to any they may have encountered in their prior medical school education or residency experience.

Students who are accepted into the program participate in an intense learning experience. Their schedules include:
- Lectures
- Patient contact
- Group session with clients
- Rounds with resident physicians
- Opportunity to present what the students have learned

This program will provide participants with a clinical experience to increase awareness and knowledge in the following areas:
- Screening and diagnosing substance use disorders
- Research in substance use disorders
- Brief motivational interviewing skills
- Adult and adolescent substance use disorders
- Neonatal treatment of chemically dependent infants
- Maternal addiction
- Special population issues in addictions treatment
- Professional impairment
- Residential/inpatient and outpatient treatment modalities
- Family issues in treatment
- Psychiatric co-morbidity
- Methadone maintenance
- Systems issues in addictions treatment
- Providing referrals to addictions treatment

Only medical students will be eligible to participate in this program.

The Scaife program is offered in two three-week sessions.
Session 1 – June 7 to June 25,2010
Session 2 – July 12 to July 30, 2010

Please click the link below to download the brochure.
Questions? Contact Kristine Pond at pondk@ireta.org.


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New York

Motivational Interviewing Preparing People for Behavior Change
March 22, 23 & 24, 2010
Location: New York City

The annual Motivational Interviewing training seminar "Motivational Interviewing Preparing People for Behavior Change: Theory and Skill Building" will be held on March 22, 23 & 24, 2010 at the Hotel Beacon in New York City.

This training seminar has open enrollment, it is open to 30 participants.

This course includes the experiential practice of highly effective, evidence-based, motivational interviewing skills, strategies and theory in the Miller and Rollnick model; the Stages of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente); compatible Cognitive Behavioral therapy strategies and interventions; and other pertinent topics and skills.

This training is highly relevant and effective in our work with clients who have various discrete and co-occurring disorders and for various behavior change issues across populations and systems of care.

The course yields 18 clock hours that are certified by OASAS. Everyone will receive a certificate of course completion.

Questions? Contact Kathleen Sciacca-ksciacca@pobox.com

Dual Diagnosis Website: http://pobox.com/~dualdiagnosis


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