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2008
Initial Training on Addiction
Date: February 6th, May 14th, August 20th, November 5th
Time:8:30AM-4PM (lunch is 1 hour and on your own)
Location: Dr. Thomas Fox Memorial Chapel, Main Building, 105 Pleasant Street Concord NH
Presenter:Unspecified
Accreditation:Available LADAC CEUs
Cost:Free
Sponsor:Office of Alcohol and Drug Policy
Registration Contact:Sharon Quinn at 603-271-5889 or Email
Event Description: This is an introductory training on addiction designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people whom we serve. It will cover the neorological basis of addiction; mental, behavioral, emotional and spirtual dimensions; stages of change, recovery; motivational techniques and resources. NOTE: it is strongly recommended that people complete this training before taking "Addiction and Families"
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Families and Addiction
Date: February 7th, May 15th, September 11th, November 6th
Time:9AM-3PM (all days)
Location: Dr. Thomas Fox Memorial Chapel, Main Building Concord NH
Presenter:Unspecified
Accreditation:Unspecified
Cost:Free
Sponsor:Office of Alcohol and Drug Policy
Registration Contact:Sharon Quinn at 603-271-5889 or Email
Event Description:"Families and Addiction" explores how the addiction of the individual affects the entire family system. Special attention will be paid to the effects on the children in the family and discussion will center on strategies and resources to help increase their resiliency and coping skills. NOTE: it is strongly recommended that people complete the "Initial Training on Addiction" before taking "Addiction and Families"
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January
Prevention Ethics
Date: January 10, 2008
Time:8:30AM-2:30PM
Location: Thomas Fox Memorial Chapel, Main Bldg., 105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH
Presenter:Tym Rourke MA CPS, and Jackie Valey, CPS
Accreditation:This training is not approved to meet the ethics requirement for the initial LADC licensure application, although it may be applied to LADC re-licensure CEUs.
Cost:Non-members: $35, Members: $25, NASW CEUs $5
Sponsor:New Hampshire Training Institute on Addictive Disorders
Registration Contact:Dianne Pepin, 271-6101 or dpepin@nhadaca.org
Event Description: Prevention practitioners are often called upon to solve ethical dilemmas, just as other professionals, using a code of ethical conduct. This workshop addresses these ethical dilemmas and introduces a model for problem solving. This workshop is designed to meet the requirements for the six hours of prevention specific ethics required for prevention certification. This workshop uses highly interactive activities to examine the principles of ethics for prevention specialists. Participants will: understand ethics from a historical perspective; define prevention and ethics; list the six principles of ethics for prevention practitioners; use an ethical decision making model for dealing the ethical dilemmas; examine cases using the ethical decision making model; and develop a personal professional plan for future growth in the field of prevention.
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Ethics and Boundaries in Substance Abuse Counseling
Date:January 11, 2008
Location:Attitash Grand Summit Conference Center, Bartlett, New Hampshire
Presenters:Susan Polyot, MEd., LADC, CEAP
Accreditation:
  • LADC Performance Domains: I, II, III, IV & V Categories of Competence: 1 -18
  • LICSW and LCMHC: This program has applied to the National Association of Social Workers for 6 Category 1 CEUs.
  • CPS Performance Domains: I, II & V
  • This training is not intended to meet the ethics requirement for the initial CPS application.
    • Cost:NHADACA Members $25.00
    Non-Members $35.00
    Sponsor:The New Hampshire Training Institute on Addictive Disorders
    Registration Contact:For registration information contact: Dianne Pepin at 603-271-6101 or email dpepin@dhhs.state.nh.us
    Event Description: This training will provide participants with an overview of ethical and boundary considerations in substance abuse counseling. See brochure
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    Women's Leadership Training Initiative
    Date: January 18, 19th and 20th 2008
    Time:9AM-2PM (on the 18th and 19th) 9AM-3PM (20th)
    Location: Families in Transition, 5 Market Lane Concord, NH
    Presenter:Several
    Accreditation:Unspecified
    Cost:Unspecified
    Sponsor:The NH Task Force on Women and Recovery
    Registration Contact:Download Registration Form Here or call 603-647-4629
    Event Description:Find your voice- Understand the role surviving abuse and trauma plays in the lives of recovering women. Overcome the silencing effects of trauma and the cycle of addiction in your own life and the lives of your loved ones.
  • See yourself as a leader- Identify your own leadership skills, the qualities of leaders that you admire, and your role as a leader in your family, your community and your recovery.
  • Making self care priority- Learn how to balance your needs with the needs of others to ensure ongoing recovery. Recognize and utilize your survival skills.
  • Learn boundaries and how to manage disclosure - How much is too much information and when and what is it safe to share? Learn how to identify goals and objectives when telling your story while feeling safe and in control.
  • Be your own best advocate - Learn how to ask for what you need for yourself or your children. Advocate for more services that support families in recovery. Unite with other women with common experiences and dreams.
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    "Cultural Effectiveness" In The North Country
    Date: January 24, 2008
    Time:9AM-3:30PM
    Location: Mountain View Grand, Whitefield, NH
    Presenter:Tony Poekert and Laura Clowes
    Accreditation:Continuing Education Credit applications in process for Nurses, Social Workers, Certified Prevention Specialists, Dental professionals, CHES, and EMS personnel
    Cost:$39.00 per person
    Sponsor:North Country Health Consortium
    Registration Contact:Kate McCosham at 603-837-2519 or Email
    Event Description:What is cultural effectiveness?
  • Identifying the hidden road blocks of stereotyping and prejudice.
  • Recognizing different class values and perspectives.
  • Defining “North Country Culture”
    For more information download the brochure.
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    April
    16th Annual MUD Season Nursing Symposium
    Date: April 4th and 5th, 2008
    Time:2 Days
    Location: The Grand Summit Hotel and Resort, Attitash Bear Peak, Bartlett, NH
    Presenter:Multiple
    Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
    Cost:Prices listed on the brochure.
    Sponsor:NCHC, LRGHealthcare, Huggins Hospital, Cottage Hospital
    Registration Contact:Alice Muh at 603-837-2519 or Email
    Event Description:The purpose of the annual MUD Season Symposium is to promote excellence in professional nursing practice and in patient care by bringing quality continuing education to Northern New Hampshire for nurses practicing in multiple venues. Themes and topics are determined by evaluation results, current evidenced -based research and practice, and input from the planning committee which consists of nurse educators from North Country Hospitals. Download the brochure for more information.
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    Vermont Geriatrics Conference: Management of Difficult Geriatric Problems
    Date: April 8th, 2008
    Time:7:30AM - 5:00PM
    Location: Sheraton, Burlington VT
    Presenter:Various
    Accreditation:The University of Vermont College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Vermont designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
    Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7.25 prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7.25 Nursing Contact Hours.
    Application for credit for pharmacists is pending.
    Cost:$150 for Phsyicians, 95 for non-physicians
    Sponsor:Vermont AHEC
    Registration Contact:Mail to: UVM Continuing Medical Education
    128 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 100
    Burlington, VT 05401
    Phone: (802) 656-2292 Fax: (802) 656-1925
    Online: http://cme.uvm.edu
    Event Description:The goal of the annual Vermont Geriatrics Conference is to provide participants with practical, clinically-oriented, information that can be readily applied to caring for elderly patients. This year’s theme will address the management of several difficult health issues. By the end of this program, participants will be better able to manage aspects of dementia and geriatric musculoskeletal syndromes, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, impaired kidneys, and care at the end of life. Participants will gain a better understanding of utilizing exercise and vaccines to keep our elderly patients healthy. We will conclude with an interactive, multidisciplinary case study that will help participants understand how to develop a team approach to caring for elderly patients. We will keep the day fast paced and focused, with plenty of time for discussion.download the brochure.
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    9th Annnual Rural Health Symposium
    Date: April 16th, 2008
    Time:12:00PM - 7:30PM
    Location: Karme Choling Meditation Center, Barnet, VT
    Presenter:Keynote: Dr. Judith Chamberlain is a family physician in Brunswick, Maine. She is also Medical Director of Schaller-Anderson of Maine and consultants to the Maine Medicaid program. She has recently served a five year term on the Board of Directors of the AAFP, during which time she became involved with TransforMED. Dr. Chamberlain will share her experiences with this project that unites the enduring relationship-centered values of Family Medicine with new technologies and approaches to enable practices to better serve the needs of both patients and practices.
    Accreditation:The North Country Health Consortium (NCHC), as an approved provider of Continuing Medical Education by the New Hampshire Medical Society, has designated this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award.
    Cost:There is no charge for this event
    Sponsor:North Country Health Consortium/ Northern New Hampshire AHEC, Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School, New Hampshire State Office of Rural Health, UVM College of Medicine Freeman Medical Scholars Program
    Registration Contact:Alice Muh at 603-837-2519 or Email
    Event Description:The Rural Health Symposium is a one day conference for physicians and mid-level practioners created to provide and opportunity for rural practioners to share with each other and medical students and residents the knowledge and experience needed to practice successfully in a rural area as well as provide a venue for discussion of common problems and solutions. Physician experts are invited to lead discussions on areas of interest as expressed by past program evaluations as well as “hot topics”. For more information download the brochure.
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    Gerontological Nurse Certification Review Course
    Date: June 6th-7th, 2008
    Time:7:30AM - 4:30PM
    Location: Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH
    Presenter:Justin Montgomery, RN-BC, BSN
    Raeann Hodgson RN-BC, BSN, BS-Ed
    Accreditation:13.5 Nursing Contact Hours Available
    Cost:$75
    Sponsor:Dartmouth-Hitchcock: Office of Professional Nursing
    Northern NH Area Health Education Center
    Northeastern VT Area Health Education Center
    Registration Contact:Northern New Hampshire AHEC at 603-837-2519 or Northern Vermont AHEC at 802-748-2506
    Event Description:This two day didactic review is designed to prepare RNs holding either an associate or baccalaureate degree for the American Nurse Credentialing Center's Gerontological Nurse Certification Exam. Similar to the format of the exam, participants will be guided through key concepts of the materials using a case study-based approach. This course is appropriate for nurses in all health care settings wishing to validate their gerontological knowledge by obtaining certification, as well as for those looking to expand their existing foundation of care based on best-practice principles. For more information download the brochure.
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