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Alcohol and Other Drug IssuesFor more information contact: Kristi Obmascher, (608) 262-8971, email: kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu Alcohol and other drug issues workshops:
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| Program title (Programs listed in alphabetical order) | Upcoming dates | Brochure (when available) | More information (when available) | Link to register online |
| Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders | New dates to be announced | Not currently available | ||
| Human brain: Prenatal alcohol use and brain development | Feb 13, 2009 |  Brochure |
Register online | |
| Training of trainers for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) educators | Mar 2-6, 2009 | Not currently available |
Substance Abuse Certificate Program (SACP)
You may opt to attend individual programs without working towards the certificate (except Skills for working with substance abusers)| Program title (Programs listed in alphabetical order) | Upcoming dates | Brochure (when available) | More information (when available) | Link to register online |
| Assessing and treating substance use disorders—signs, symptoms, and treatment strategies | April 20, 2009 | Information page | Register online | |
| Fundamentals of substance abuse | March 16, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Psychoactive substances | March 17, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Skills for working with substance abusers | May 18-19, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Substance abuse and families—how they are affected and how to help | April 21, 2009 | Register online |
Other programs
The National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Conference is a two-day conference sharing the latest information and strategies for providers, families, and communities affected by FASD.
Intoxicated Driver Training Program: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies (PDAS) provides the Approved Assessor Training for the Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) for the State of Wisconsin. This is a state mandated training (HFS 62) - all intoxicated Driver Program assessors and supervisors are required to satisfactorily complete Part I and Part II of the IDP training. In addition, all trained assessors must receive 6 hours of continuing education training each year.
WWEN - The Wisconsin Women's Education Network on Addiction and Recovery is a a grant-funded outreach project for anyone interested in women's treatment, recovery and prevention. Visit the WWEN Web site at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/wwen. (Contact Chris Dunleavy, 608-265-4267.)
Recertification Reminder Service: Stay on top of your continuing education requirements! Join our e-mail service especially
for licensed AODA counselors. Automatically receive a bi-monthly listing of
our upcoming programs for professional credits. To
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Also of interest
Mental health: assessment, treatment & therapy - workshops offered year round.
Contact
For more information contact: Kristi Obmascher, (608) 262-8971, email: kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu
The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.