The DSAMH Training Office provides or facilitates workshops that are offered throughout the State of Delaware, and that are developed and presented by faculty who are experts in the fields of recovery from mental illness, substance use conditions, and gambling-related problems. DSAMH offers new and innovative trainings, ensuring that behavioral health practitioners have access to the latest evidence-based treatment modalities and best practices material.  In compliance with certification requirement, certificate of training will only be issued to those who register for and complete an active workshop.  For additional training office policy and procedures please see link below.

Policies and Procedures

The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Training Office policies and procedures governing the administration of workforce development activities are included in this document.

Continuing Education Hours 

The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Training Office applies to numerous certification and professional licensing boards to request those entities’ approval for many of the Training Office’s educational offerings.

Contact us - dsamh.training@delaware.gov or 302-255-9480

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Registration:

Effective June 14, 2023, DSAMH's Workforce Development and Education Unit will be using the Delaware Learning Center (DLC) exclusively as our learning management system. All DSAMH trainings after June 14, 2023 require registration thru DLC.  Notifications of upcoming trainings will also be sent thru DLC.  To access the DLC and review what trainings are being offered and/or to register for DSAMH trainings, please do the following:

 

• For State of Delaware Merit or Casual/Seasonal Employees- Visit State of Delaware - Department of Human Resources to use State sign-on or Standard Login to access DLC

 

• For DSAHM contractors and external partners:  Visit the New DSAMH Self-Registration Page to create an account and/or log-in once your account has been created.   For more information about how to create an account, register for a training, look up and print out transcripts, click here.

 

Upcoming Training Opportunities

 

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)

The Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) series includes 16 two-hour workshops intended to help substance use professionals brush up on skills and/or prepare to take a CADC or NCAC-1 certification exam.  Workshops are also for those with a general interest in learning more about providing support to people with substance use disorder. Workshops are “stand alone” in terms of content and can be taken individually. Please register for each individual workshop you wish to attend, including all 16 if you wish to attend the entire series. CE-eligible.  

DLC Learning Search:  DSAMH - CADC

360 Safety Training Series

This series aims to empower organizations to create synergy with clients while ensuring physical and environmental safety for staff. Topics include field safety, office safety, and de-escalation. The workshops can be taken individually or as a series (must register individually for each session).

DLC Learning Search:  DSAMH - 360 Safety

Mental Health First Aid Training Series

Mental Health First Aid introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns, builds understanding of their impact, overviews common treatments, and provides practical skills for applying “Mental Health First Aid” thru a 5-step Action Plan. This training is not eligible for CE credits.  However, registrants who successfully complete the pre-work (NOTE: pre-work is only required for virtual trainings), fully attend the training session, and complete post-work requirements can receive a 3-year certification in Mental Health First Aid from the National Council on Mental Wellbeing.

Trauma Training Series  

These trainings support all levels of the organization in ensuring that Delaware is a trauma-informed state in accordance with Governor Carney’s Executive Order 24.  Workforce core competencies are addressed across four levels of trauma-informed care, as outlined in the DHSS Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Individuals:  trauma-aware, trauma-sensitive, trauma-responsive and trauma-informed.   Trainings focus on direct care staff-client, coworker-coworker, management-employee, and executive management-organizational focus. Please check individual sessions for CE-eligibility. 

 

Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN)

This 3-part course is for both APRNs and RNs, covering addictions nursing competencies that include foundations, assessment, and skills checklist.  This course aims to prepare the participant for the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse certification exam. This includes both Basic and Advanced Practice Certification.  

 

In-Person Naloxone Access Training

Naloxone Trainings (Naloxone Access Training and Point of Distribution Trainings) are offered across the state. Click HERE for the schedule, locations, and to register.  Please note that registration for these trainings is solely thru Eventbrite. 

 

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