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Substance Use Education for WNC Educators

Course # 70328
Substance Use Education for WNC Educators

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Jan 3, 2023 11:55 PM – Jan 3, 2025 12:55 PM

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This FREE program is available to school personnel in the following WNC Counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties.

Substance Use Prevention Educator and veteran School Counselor, Kriya Lendzion, LCMHC, LCAS, CPS, will discuss the most commonly misused substances by adolescents including caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and prescription and over-the-counter medications. This course will provide key information to prepare school educators and personnel in Western North Carolina how to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance misuse in youth and how to prevent and intervene in such cases. Lendzion will explore the role that educators and school personnel play in early prevention and intervention by providing situation specific tools and resources.

Approximate time to complete the course: One Hour
Learner content includes: PowerPoint, Optional Reading Resources and Posttest

Participants will have 45 days from the date of their registration to complete this course. After that date, course materials will no longer be accessible.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.

With Support from
Vaya Health

Audience

This program is intended for all school personnel, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and others interested in this subject matter.

Objectives

check Examine the current state of substance misuse for adolescents
check Discuss accurate facts of use risks and dispel popular myths
check Recognize warning signs and access intervention strategies
check Describe the most commonly misused substances and dangerous use trends
check Identify early risk factors and feel equipped to help strengthen students' protective factors
check Access youth substance misuse resources 

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Speakers

Kriya Lendzion, MA, LCMHC, LPC, CPS

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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