Dependency Seminar: Alcohol Misuse and Risks of THC Use
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Northwestern College
Location: DeWitt Theater Arts Center
Offered by Rosecrance Jackson Centers
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Cost: $45
Through this comprehensive training, you'll learn how to:
- Explain the difference between low and high-risk choices.
- Explain the difference between mental and physical impairment.
- Explain the behaviors and characteristics on the path to dependency.
- Explain and instruct your colleagues on the information covered in this seminar and how to apply it in your work or clinical setting.
Continuing Education Credit
4.5 Nursing CEUs awarded for full attendance through DHS Provider #94
4.5 IBC CEUs awarded for full attendance
Who Should Attend
Nurses, social workers, counselors, city leaders, other healthcare providers, emergency responders, law enforcement, ministers and faith-based leaders, teachers, employers, parents and community members.
Contact gpsevents@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7388 with any questions.
Schedule and Topics
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Check-in and opening remarks |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Session 1: Exploring risks of alcohol and THC |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Session 2: Mental and physical impairments |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 3: Serving sizes and risks |
| 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch will be provided For dietary requests, please contact us at gpsevents@nwciowa.edu |
| 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Session 4: Behaviors and characteristics of the path to dependency and the applications to work or clinical settings |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Closing remarks and procedure for certification |
Presenter
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| Cheryl Buntsma, MPE CPS Cheryl is a Certified Prevention Specialist and works for Rosecrance Jackson Centers. |
