Upcoming Virtual Trainings.

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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention Training

Event Date: May 21, 2024

2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

NAB & ACCME CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

This 1.5-hour evidence-based live instructor lead training is held virtually and will provide a comprehensive review of a three-step approach anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This session will provide a two-year certification to attendees.

Key Components Covered in the Training:

  1. How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
  2. How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
  3. The common causes of suicidal behavior
  4. The warning signs of suicide
  5. How to get help for someone in crisis

Registration is limited.

Speaker: Marti Vogt

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CARES Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Office Hours

Event Date: May 22, 2024

2:30 - 3 p.m. ET

The COE-NF is making the CARES® Serious Mental Illness™ Online Training Program available to CMS-certified nursing facilities at no cost. CARES SMI focuses on how to develop care strategies for individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and how it differs from dementia.

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Schizophrenia in Long-Term Care – Webinar Series: Part 4 – Dual Diagnosis: Schizophrenia with Substance Use Disorder

Event Date: May 23, 2024

2 - 2:30 p.m. ET

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Attendees can participate at any time in the series.

Learn the unique challenges posed by co- occurrence of schizophrenia and substance use disorder and simple, practical strategies to address the challenges and successfully treat both conditions.

Learning objectives:

  1. Discuss signs and symptoms that help early identification of substance use disorder in individuals with schizophrenia
  2. Identify at least two best practices in management of substance use disorders in persons with schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia in Long-Term Care – Webinar Series: Part 5 – Schizophrenia in Long-term Care Series Wrap-Up

Event Date: May 30, 2024

2 - 2:30 p.m. ET

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Attendees can participate at any time in the series.

Join this final session of the schizophrenia in long-term care series to wrap-up and review the key points of the information shared throughout the series.

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Event Date: May 31, 2024

11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

FULL

ACCME AND NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides skills to contact and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis.

This session provides a MHFA certification for three years.

The training covers:

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges.
  • How to interact with a person in crisis.
  • How to connect a person with help.
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care

The training is divided into three (3) parts:

Part 1 starts AFTER initial registration has been APPROVED by the instructor. Approved registrants will be emailed instructions on how to create an on-line profile using MHFA Connect and completing a pre-survey/quiz followed by a 2-hour self-paced online course. Registrants MUST complete Part 1 no less than 48 hours (two business days) prior to the scheduled Part 2 session.

Part 2 is a 5.5-hour live instructor led virtual training. Participants are required to be on camera the entire time.

Part 3 participants will return to MHFA Connect to complete the post test and evaluation, required to receive a certificate of participation.

7.75 NAB credits and 5.5 ACCME credits will be offered after completing this live training.

Registration is limited. A minimum of five (5) participants are required for the session to occur.

To register for the Mental Health First Aid training, please send your name, email address, agency and training date to coeinfo@ allianthealth.org by Friday, May 17, 2024.

Speaker: Marti Vogt

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the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

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We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.

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