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Professional Development Institute at First Call
Earn your Continuing Education Units with First Call's leading experts in the field.
This year we are excited to offer both virtual and in-person options. All classes will be held on Fridays and start at 9:00 am. Our virtual options are $39 - 3 hours long and earn you 3 CEUs. Our in-person options are $49 - 6 hours long and earn you 6 CEUs. Looking for more? Check out our new partnership with Roos for Recovery! These classes are available to both professionals for CEUs and open to the public, learn more!
Class Details
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Virtual classes are from 9 a.m. to noon.
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In-Person classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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All classes are approved by the Missouri Substance Abuse Professionals Credentialing Board for three contact hours.
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In the event that in-person classes need to go to a virtual setting, those classes will move to 3 hours with 3CEUs.
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All covid safety guidelines will be followed.
Payment & Registration
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Payment must be received 7 days prior to class.
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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 Professional Development Classes
February 24
Ethics of Strength-Based Interventions
Facilitator: Andrew Dixon, LMSW
How to choose and implement the best-fit intervention for diverse audiences and produce positive outcomes. Read More
In-Person 6 CEUs
Class Full/Closed
April 14
Ethical Practices with Diverse Communities
Facilitator: Darla Bellflower, LSW, CPST
understand your ethical responsibility while delivering services to diverse communities. Read More
In-Person 6 CEUs
June 16
Reimagining Recovery: A Pathway to Reentry and Healing
Facilitator: Emily Conway, MAADC II, CPS; Solomon Alpert, MSW; LaTanya Dumas; Sheila Alexander-Elliot
Virtual 3 CEUs
September 8
Trauma-Informed Care and Substance Use Disorders: exploring the connection, prevention, & treatment approach
Facilitator: Margaux Mueller, CRPS, MRSS, Megan Fowler, LCSW, LSCSW
In-Person 6 CEUs
March 10
Food Insecurity & Substance Use Prevention
Facilitators: Jamie Placht, CHES &
JaRon Jones
Explore the five basic human needs, specifically food. Read More
In-Person 6 CEUs
Full/Closed
May 5
Substance Use in the Hispanic Population
Facilitators:
Luis Cordoba, CRADC, LAC, Ed D
Molly Manske, MAADC II, BSW
In-Person 6 CEUs
August 4
Addressing Substance Use Disorders in the LGBTQ Community
Facilitators:
Megan Fowler, LCSW, LSCSW
Virtual 3 CEUs
October 6
Everyone Is an Asset Builder
Facilitators:
Margaux Mueller, CRPS, MRSS
Bryce Bradford
In-Person 6 CEUs
March 31
How to Care
Facilitator: Megan Keller, MS, MAADC II
How to Care is a class for caregivers of young people who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance use. Read More
Virtual Class 3 CEUs
May 12
Steroid Misuse in the
Fitness & Athletic Community
Facilitator: Bryce Bradford
Virtual Class 3 CEUs
August 18
Harm Reduction 101
Facilitator:
Casey Johnson, PSS, MPS
In-Person 6 CEUs
October 20
Substance Use Disorder Professional Ethics
Facilitator:
Casey Spartz, LMSW, CRADC, MARS
In-Person 6 CEUs