558 Chemical Dependency and Women
Registration Open
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) in colaboration with the Brown University Distance Learning Program, is offering a credited, on-line course on women and chemical dependency.
This four session course will examine the unique issues for chemically dependent women. Through the use of websites, readings and interactive assignments, participants will develop a greater understanding regarding the needs of chemically dependent women. Assessment and treatment for women includes an understanding of relationships with family, potential risks of domestic violence, self-esteem, and health related concerns such as pregnancy and HIV. This course will give participants an understanding of these issues and what their role is in providing comprehensive services to women.
Participants are urged to get the FREE TIPS and TAPS series from SAMHSA at http://store.samhsa.gov/home. The following publications will be used and referenced during the course:
- TIP 25: Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence (http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA08-4076)
- TIP 36: Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Child Abuse and Neglect Issues. (http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA08-3923)
- TIP 37: Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with HIV/AIDS (http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA08-4137)
- TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women (http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA09-4426).
Participants will also be viewing the Recovery Month Webcast: Treatment Approaches for Women. It can be downloaded from SAMHSA at http://store.samhsa.gov/product/DVD206
Instructor
Susanne Smoller L-RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW, is an independent organizational consultant specializing in substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. Susanne has worked in a variety of substance abuse settings with positions ranging from line worker to program director. Susanne also has experience as a Case Manager and Crime Victim Advocate. Susanne has also been a consultant on research grants regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual teens; bridging substance abuse treatment research to practice; and New York State Expanded Syringe Access Demonstration Program (ESAP). Susanne started her own consulting practice in 2001 and became a Qualified Myers Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner. As an independent consultant, Susanne has been a strong advocate for syringe disposal and needle exchange in Long Island, NY. She has also expanded her work with HIV+ consumers, providing workshops on treatment information and risk reduction. Susanne also provides technical assistance consulting for federal grantees across the country on a variety of issues, including program sustainability and staff training needs. Susanne is currently an instructor at Molloy College’s Chemical Dependency Certificate Program. Susanne was named Social Worker of the year in 1998 by the local division of the National Association of Social Workers and in 2006, Nassau County PTA Volunteer of the Year.
Course Objectives
- To provide a fundamental understanding of the unique issues for women in chemical dependency treatment.
- To provide the individual with a basic understanding of domestic violence issues and how they impact in chemical dependency treatment for women.
- To provide the participant with an understanding of how health related concerns plays a major in working with women.
Course Requirements
This is a four-week course, beginning on July 11, 2011. Requirements are:
- Required on-line reading (one hour per week)
- Completion of pre and post test
- Completion of weekly homework assignments (one hour per week)
- Participation in the weekly course forum
- Completion of an on-line course evaluation
*Please note that there are no real time events associated with this course. Lessons will be posted on the class home page on Tuesday and responses are due the following Monday. With the exception of the first weeks lesson which will be posted Monday with the responses due the following Monday. Assignments can be accessed at the participant’s convenience.
A full refund is available up until July 19, 2011 after which there will be no refunds.
Accreditation
$60.00 Certification
- This four-week course, which begins on July 11, 2011, has been approved by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 8 educational credits. It is being provided by the Brown Distance Learning program, which is accredited as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider (#000151).
- This course is approved by the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) for 8 Category 1 continuing education for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC’s). The CCB is an IC&RC affiliate.
- The New York State OASAS does accept distance learning CEUs provided by institutions of higher learning for individuals pursuing or renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS.
- Brown DLP is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP ™) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. (provider # 6463) 55 clock hours will be provided for this event.
*Combined certificates are available upon request.
Certificates will be mailed within two weeks to participants in the program for its duration who submit all required materials.
Please contact your local certification board to verify reciprocity or acceptance of Brown Distance Learning contact hours.
To participate, you must have:
- An E-mail address and the capacity to retrieve and send E-mail;
- Access to World Wide Web (the following programs provide WWW access: Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Explorer)
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is the preferred browser for Brown DLP online courses
- The ability to navigate the World Wide Web
- A basic understanding of how to use a computer and send and receive email
PLEASE NOTE NETWORK AND COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 11, 2011 or when the course limit is reached.
To register for this course please log into your account or create your account then log into your account and click the Enroll in a New Course link at the bottom of your account page. On the Enrollment page select ‘558 SA and Women’ using the pull down menu and click on the enroll button. Having enrolled into the course you will be prompted for payment. You may make your payment online or by regular mail. To view payment information please use the payment policies.
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