The School of Social Work offers several CEU classes.

For practitioners who are interested in CADC licensing, we offer a series of courses that meet the coursework requirements for the CADC. The courses can be taken in any order, and are offered in a compact timeframe on Thursday evenings and Fridays during the day. Classes are held in comfortable classroom, and are taught by experienced and licensed CADC professionals. Free parking is available.

For licensed clinical social workers who need to take CEU courses required for licensing, we offer:  Professional Ethics, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS Medical and Social Issues.

Finally we offer CEU courses that may be of interest to social workers and students in the surrounding community such as our licensing preparation courses.

All courses are approved by the Kentucky State Board of Social Work

Spalding University Provider #KBSW-10042

 

Social Work Continuing Education Offerings

We are also growing our offerings for Continuing Education for social workers and other human service professionals.   All are approved by the State of Kentucky, Board of Social Work Licensure for continuing education credits for social workers.

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# = CADC Licensure Course

~ = Required SW licensure course

* = Approved by the KY LMFT Board

@= School Credit

 

APRIL 2013

LCSW Supervision Training

3 CEUs. Cost $50 – Josh Swetnam

April 26 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

Participants will:

• Understand the supervisor/supervisee relationship
• Be able to complete a supervision contract
• Knowledge of how Supervision relates to Code of Ethical conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080
• Explore ethical dilemmas that may arise
• Explore the differences between LCSW Supervision and other supervisory situations
• Teaching Methods: handouts, discussion, group generated ideas

 SEPTEMBER  2013

(#) Crisis Intervention

13 CEUs. Cost $130—Tiffany Cole-Hall

September 12 (Thurs. 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and September 13 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)                                          

This course will focus on:

• Multiple dimensions of potential crises when working with substance abusing clients and their families (e.g. overdosing, homelessness, and the risk of violence)
• Crisis intervention theory and interventions
• Utilizing case studies where students will develop basic skills required to work with substance abusing clients

 

LCSW Supervision Training

3 CEUs. Cost $50 – Josh Swetnam

September 20 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

Participants will:

• Understand the supervisor/supervisee relationship
• Be able to complete a supervision contract
• Knowledge of how Supervision relates to Code of Ethical conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080
• Explore ethical dilemmas that may arise
• Explore the differences between LCSW Supervision and other supervisory situations
• Teaching Methods: handouts, discussion, group generated ideas

 

(*~#) Domestic Violence

3 CEUs. Cost $50 – Sue Landenwich

September 27 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

This course will provide information on the following:

• Familiarizing learners with the definitions and statistics of domestic violence
• Developing skills at assessing dynamics which are often present in domestic violence situations
• Learning intervention techniques to assist domestic violence relationships

 

OCTOBER  2013

(~#) Professional Ethics for Social Workers

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Jenny Dunckley

October 4 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

This course will:

• Review ethical principles and codes of ethics, inclusive of the Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct (201 KAR 23:080) as the basis for ethical professional practice
• Fulfill the Kentucky Board of Social Work’s requirement that social workers attend at least three (3) hours of ethics training per renewal period
• Review social work’s mission, purpose of the Code of Ethics, ethical principles and standards, and worker’s responsibilities for core values

This course is appropriate for all levels of education and experience

 

(*~#) HIV/AIDS Medical and Social Issues

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Shannette Owens

October 4 (Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm)       

This course will provide information on the following:

• Prevalence, natural history, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV
• A full discussion of how the virus replicates in the blood cell and pharmacological approaches to slow HIV replication
• Counseling procedures will be presented with information on the best prevention methods including negotiating condom use and approaches to educate the public on how to employ prevention methods
• A portion of the training will discuss mother to child transmissions with attention to special concerns with this group and the effects of stigma

 

(#) Family Counseling and Addictions

8 CEUs. Cost $80——Jenny Dunckley

October 11 (Friday 9:00am-5:00pm)

This course:

• Provides an overview of approaches that may be implemented to incorporate family counseling into addiction treatment.
• Reviews changing definitions of family and explores both historical models and current models of family therapy.
• Considers the importance and complexity of family therapy as well as the goals of family therapy in addiction treatment

 

Social Work Licensure Exam Preparation

3 CEUs. Cost $50 each course—Jay Miller

• LSW/CSW Prep
• October 12 (Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm)

 

• LCSW Prep
• October 12 (Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm)

(#) Consultation and Record Keeping

13 CEUs. Cost $130——Jenny Dunckley

October 17 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) TSAC Rm. 116 and October 18 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm) TSAC Rm. 116     

The course will focus on:

• Developing skills in what is legally and ethically required in consultation with a client
• Understanding documentation’s function for assessment, planning, intervention and risk-management

 

 

(*~) Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

2 CEUs. Cost $50——Therese Sirles

October 25 (Friday 10:00am-12:00pm)

This course will offer information on:

• The leading cause of death from child abuse
• Recognition, intervention, and prevention of abusive head trauma
• How to save a child’s life

This presentation will fulfill the training requirements mandated by House Bill 285

 

(#) Case Management with Substance Abusers

13 CEUs. Cost $130—Jenny Dunckley

October 31 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and November 1 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)

This course:

• Learners will develop advanced knowledge and skill methods of case management and the concept of Recovery Management
• Provides training for the core function of case management
• Meets the requirement of facilities licensed as Alcohol and Other Drug Entity by the State of Kentucky for case management training.

 

NOVEMBER  2013

Community Outreach: Making Connections Between the Military, Veterans, and Mental Health Services

2 CEUs. Cost $35.—Shawna Davidson and Kelly Marcum

November 8 (Friday 9:00am-11:00am)

This course will:

• Discuss military culture, adjustment issues, and mental health problems returning service people and veterans face upon returning from a combat arena.
• Offer comparisons to the general population and statistical information regarding specific areas of interest

 

DECEMBER 2013

(#) Clinical Supervision for Substance Misuse Treatment

13 CEUs. Cost $130——Tiffany Cole-Hall

December 5 (Thurs. 6:00pm ­– 9:30pm) and December 6 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)                                       

This course will:

• Provide students with an overview of the history, role, and essential functions of the supervisor and the supervisee
• Engage students in participating with in-group clinical supervision to gain a textbook to practice appreciation of the methods presented during the class
• Meets the requirement of facilities licensed as Alcohol and Other Drug Entity by the State of Kentucky for clinical supervision training

 

(#) Group Counseling and Addictions

8 CEUs. Cost $80——Jenny Dunckley

December 6 (Friday 9:00am-5:00pm)

This course:

• Provides an overview of objectives and procedures to effectively conduct group therapy with individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
• Focuses on a Motivational Cognitive-Behavioral approach
• Examines processes to develop cohesion within the group, look at the impact of group structure and selection and how best to deal with difficult situations that may arises

Will also look at ways to implement creativity into the group process and how to empower the group to create a positive environment for growth and self-motivated change

 

Course fees are non-refundable; however, classes may be rescheduled within the same academic year.

Check back for more information about more Professional Ethics offerings for licensed social workers.  We are adding more trainings to our calendar.

Questions about registration? Contact: Angela Lucear, 502-588-7183, alucear@spalding.edu.

 

JANUARY  2014

(~#) Professional Ethics for Social Workers

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Jenny Dunckley

January 10 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

This course will:

• Review ethical principles and codes of ethics, inclusive of the Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct (201 KAR 23:080) as the basis for ethical professional practice
• Fulfill the Kentucky Board of Social Work’s requirement that social workers attend at least three (3) hours of ethics training per renewal period
• Review social work’s mission, purpose of the Code of Ethics, ethical principles and standards, and worker’s responsibilities for core values

 

(#) Professional Ethics for CADC

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Jenny Dunckley

January 10 (Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm)

• Kentucky State CADC requires 6 CEUs of training in ethics
• Taking both Professional Ethics for Social Workers and Professional Ethics for CADC training will meet the requirements for application to sit for the CADC test
• Professional Ethics for Social Workers is a prerequisite for registering for this class

 

 

(#) Addiction Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning                                             

 13 CEUs. Cost $130—Jenny Dunckley

January 16 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and January 17 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)            

 Learners will:

• Gain skills in screening and assessing for substance abuse in a variety of settings using various tools
• Be able to use findings from clinical assessments to develop treatment plans for clients dealing with addictions
• Be trained in core addiction counseling functions of screening, assessment, and treatment planning

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended

FEBRUARY 2014

(#) Motivational Interviewing for Addictive Behavior

13 CEUs. Cost $130—Patrick McKierman

February 6 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and February 7 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)

This course will:

• Introduce the transtheoretical model of change, the supporting theory for motivational interviewing
• Help learners develop advanced skills in using motivational interviewing in working with people dealing with chemical and behavioral addictions
• Provide training for the core function of counseling

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended

 

(#) Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Behavior

13 CEUs. Cost $130—Tiffany Cole-Hall

February 27 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and February 28 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)              

In this course learners will:

• Develop advanced skills in providing cognitive behavioral interventions with people dealing with chemical and behavioral addictions
• Consider the use of cognitive behavioral therapies with a variety of client groups
• Be provided training for the core function of counseling

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended

 

 

MARCH 2014

(*~#) Domestic Violence

3 CEUs. Cost $50 – Sue Landenwich

March 14 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

This course will provide information on the following:

• Familiarizing learners with the definitions and statistics of domestic violence
• Developing skills at assessing dynamics which are often present in domestic violence situations
• Learning intervention techniques to assist domestic violence relationships

 

 

 

 

 

Self-Care as a Core Professional Practice Skill

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Erlene Grise-Owens/Nicole George/Laura Ratliff-Escobar

March 14 (Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm)

This “well-shop” will:

• Discuss the rationale for self-care and provide realistic strategies.
• Complete a self-care plan and be invited to commit to a self-care accountability process
• Celebrate Social Work month by investing in the most important, on-going professional development: You

 

(*~) Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

2 CEUs. Cost $50——Therese Sirles

March 28 (Friday 10:00am-12:00pm)

This course will offer information on:

• The leading cause of death from child abuse
• Recognition, intervention, and prevention of abusive head trauma
• How to save a child’s life

This presentation will fulfill the training requirements mandated by House Bill 285

 

APRIL 2014

(#) Twelve-Step Facilitation and Mutual-Help Groups in Addiction Treatment

13 CEUs. Cost $130—Tiffany Cole-Hall

April 3 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and April 4 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)                      

In this course students will:

• Develop beginning skills in providing Twelve-Step Facilitation and be able to differentiate this practice from clients’ participation in Twelve-Step groups
• Be introduced to a variety of mutual help groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Women for Sobriety, and Rational Recovery
• Consider the utility of mutual help groups as adjuncts to addiction treatment of all types
• Be provided training for the core functions of referral and counseling

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended

 

(~#) Professional Ethics for Social Workers

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Jenny Dunckley

April 11 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

This course will:

• Review ethical principles and codes of ethics, inclusive of the Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct (201 KAR 23:080) as the basis for ethical professional practice
• Fulfill the Kentucky Board of Social Work’s requirement that social workers attend at least three (3) hours of ethics training per renewal period
• Review social work’s mission, purpose of the Code of Ethics, ethical principles and standards, and worker’s responsibilities for core values

This course is appropriate for all levels of education and experience

 

 

 

 

(*~#) HIV/AIDS Medical and Social Issues

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Shannette Owens

April 11 (Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm)

This course will provide information on the following:

• Prevalence, natural history, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV
• A full discussion of how the virus replicates in the blood cell and pharmacological approaches to slow HIV replication
• Counseling procedures will be presented with information on the best prevention methods including negotiating condom use and approaches to educate the public on how to employ prevention methods
• A portion of the training will discuss mother to child transmissions with attention to special concerns with this group and the effects of stigma

 

LCSW Supervision Training

3 CEUs. Cost $50 – Josh Swetnam

April 25 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

Participants will:

• Understand the supervisor/supervisee relationship
• Be able to complete a supervision contract
• Knowledge of how Supervision relates to Code of Ethical conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080
• Explore ethical dilemmas that may arise
• Explore the differences between LCSW Supervision and other supervisory situations
• Teaching Methods: handouts, discussion, group generated ideas

 

Social Work Licensure Exam Preparation

—Jay Miller

LSW/CSW Prep – April 26 (Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm) 3 CEUs  $50

LCSW Prep – April 26 (Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm) 3 CEUs $50