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UMKC Roos for Recovery at First Call
Roos for Recovery is a student organization at UMKC focused on community awareness for addiction and substance use disorder. These trainings are free and open to the public. As a professional, you can also earn CEUs (3 CEUs per 3-hour class) by registering below and paying the $39 credit fee.
Class Details
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These virtual classes are held from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Free to the public. Registration is required, link is provided with registration confirmation.
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All classes are approved by the Missouri Substance Abuse Professionals Credentialing Board for three contact hours.
CEU Credits, Payment & Registration
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Payment must be received 5 days prior to class for CEUs. Registration is not valid until paid in full.
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No credits or refunds will be issued.
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Pre-registration is required via online only.
2023 Roos for Recovery Classes
For more information or questions, please contact Michelle Irwin at michellei@firstcallkc.org or 816.800.8046.
April 1
Infectious Diseases & Substance Use
Facilitator: Paige Lyell
Learn about common infectious diseases associated with Substance Use Disorder.
April 26
The Gut
Facilitator: Kamakshi Katwala
Learn about how substance use disorder can influence the GI tract and vice versa.
July 26
Interventional Psychiatry
Facilitator: Andy Sivilis
Learn about innovative treatment methodologies in psychiatry, gain an understanding of how advances in the field of psychiatry benefit patients Read More
August 23rd
Chronic Pain Management
Facilitator: Kamakshi Katwala
Learn about how to manage patients with chronic pain with and without the use of opioids. Read More
September 20
Mindfulness & Social Support
Facilitator: Andy Sivilis
Learn about the role that mindfulness & social support play in the treatment of substance use disorders & mental health. Read More