Professional Development Schedule
Welcome to our training page. Unless noted on calendar, all trainings are held at 1117 E. Morehead in Charlotte. Trainings are held from 9:00am – 12:15pm unless otherwise noted. Six-hour trainings are held from 9:00am – 4:30pm. All trainings are approved for NCSAPCB certification hours. Call 704 375-3784 ext. 27 for more information.
All training classes are 3 hrs in length unless
otherwise stated.
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Registration fees:
3 Hour Training - $30 ($35 for onsite registration)
6 Hour Training - $60 ($70 for onsite registration)
2 Day Ombudsman/I’m SpecialTraining - $225 first /$200 addt’l registrations, same agency. Includes 1 manual
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April 18 - HIV/AIDS, Presenter, Michele Bennington -
9:00 – 4:30 (3 or 6 hours certification credit available)
Current statistics show that more than one million persons are living with HIV in the United States; about one-fourth of those with HIV have not yet been diagnosed and are unaware of their infection. Risky behaviors and impaired thinking place substance abusers at even higher risk than most. Join us to explore the spread, prevention, intervention and education methods for HIV/AIDS and the opportunities for SA professionals to make a difference.
April 25 - The Benefits of Meditation in Substance Abuse Prevention
and Treatment, Ranjit Deora
Simple meditation techniques can be learned, practiced and shared with program participants and clients. Theory, advantages of practice, variations and application of meditation will be part of this 3-hour training.
May 8 & 9 - I’m Special and Ombudsman, Helen Harrill
8:00 – 4:00 (both days)
Facilitation skills and curricula content for two evidence-based programs appropriate for 3rd – 8th grades will be presented. Two full days of theory, strategies and practice will highlight effective ways to implement prevention programs for youth. Training will be experiential and active. Casual dress. Registration fee - $225 for first registration, $200 addt’l registrations, same agency. {Cost includes 1 manual)
May 16 - Mobilizing Communities for Change: Applying Environmental Strategies, Joanne Jenkins
The substance abuse certification process requires the understanding and application of environmental strategies. Environmental strategies are focused on changing aspects of the environment that contribute to alcohol and other drug use. They aim to decrease the social and health consequences of substance abuse by limiting access to substances and changing social norms that are accepting and permissive of substance abuse. They can change public laws, policies and practices to create environments that decrease the probability of substance abuse. Join us to see how environmental strategies relate to you and your work.
May 30 - Connecting With The Homeless, Terry Tiamd,
Homeless Support Services, MCHD
Participants are invited to an overview of the homeless situation in our nation and our local community. Participants will experientially learn more about homelessness and identify resources to assist homeless populations.
June 6 - Acupuncture in Treatment and Relapse Prevention, Dr. Kenneth Carter, MD, CHCS
Alternative treatment approaches are gaining greater recognition. Adjunctive acudetox as a “best practice” recommendation will be explored. Eastern and Western approaches will be identified and discussed.
