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Alcohol and Other Drug IssuesWe offer several one and two-day workshops for professionals working with alcohol and other drug abuse issues. For more information contact: Kristi Obmascher, (608) 262-8971, e-mail: kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu.
Alcohol and other drug issues workshops:
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Stay on top of your continuing education requirements! Our e-mail reminder service, especially
for licensed AODA counselors, is a list, sent every other month, of
our upcoming programs available for professional credits. To
subscribe, send a blank e-mail to: | Program title (Programs listed in alphabetical order) | Upcoming dates | Brochure (when available) | More information (when available) | Link to register online |
| Human brain: impact of alcohol and other drugs on the human brain | Nov 13, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Human brain: overview of brain function and structure | Oct 5, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Human brain: prenatal alcohol use and brain development | Oct 19, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Human brain: the adolescent brain | Dec 11, 2009 | Register online | ||
| Motivational interviewing for individuals with FASD | Oct 12, 2009 | Register online |
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 | Oct 8, 2009 |  Brochure |
Register online | |
| Fundamentals of substance abuse | Sept 10, 2009 | Brochure |
Register online | |
| Psychoactive substances | Sept 11, 2009 | Brochure |
Register online | |
| Skills for working with substance abusers | Nov 9-10, 2009 | Brochure |
Register online | |
| Substance abuse and families—how they are affected and how to help | Oct 9, 2009 | Brochure |
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.
Boys and Girls at Risk: the emerging science of gender differences is a conference that examines boys and girls at risk from a gender sensitive perspective. It combines adolescent brain research with a gender responsive approach to programming in a variety of settings.
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.
The Wisconsin Women's Education Network on Addiction, Recovery and Prevention (WWEN) 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. Every other month, automatically receive a list of
our upcoming programs available for professional credits. To
subscribe, send a blank e-mail to: join-aoda@lists.wisc.edu.
That’s it! We’ll send you reminders every other month.
Also of interest
Mental health: assessment, treatment & therapy - workshops offered year round.
Contact
For more information contact: Kristi Obmascher, (608) 262-8971, e-mail: 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.