Upcoming Virtual Trainings.

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Attendees can participate at any time in the series.

Learn common conditions and disorders that may mimic schizophrenia-like symptoms and how to differentiate them from schizophrenia.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify at least three conditions that mimic schizophrenia symptoms
2. Discuss workup that may help differentiate schizophrenia from other conditions presenting with schizophrenia-like symptoms.

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

Attendees can participate at any time in the series.

Explore the biopsychosocial approach to treatment and discuss the risks and benefits of antipsychotics.

Learning objectives:

1. Describe the biopsychosocial approach to comprehensive treatment of schizophrenia
2. Discuss common adverse effects of antipsychotics used to treat schizophrenia

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

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

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.

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