Training and Workforce Development

Introduction

DASA is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce of Chemical Dependency Prevention and Treatment Professionals in Washington who have the skills and competencies to deliver effective services.

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The DASA training calendar lists statewide conferences and regional skills-based workshops for all professions serving people with alcohol and drug use disorders, including public assistance, child welfare services, and mental health.

Training Calendars

DASA Calendar of Events for 2008

DASA TARGET Trainings

Department of Health Calendar

U.W. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute Training Calendar

The NW Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center

Bellevue Community College Alcohol and Drug Studies Program

Tacoma Community College

CDP Institute

Chemical Dependency Studies & Continuing Education Requirements for Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDPs)

Colleges/Universities that offer chemical dependency programs, including alcohol/drug information school. Those that participate in DASA?s tuition waiver program are noted by an asterisk: [PDF] [WORD] (Appendix L of the Provider Directory).

Online Courses for Chemical Dependency Counseling

State requirements for CDP education, experience, and continuing education: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-811

DASA-Sponsored Statewide Conferences

Saying It Out Loud
May 9, 2008
Shoreline, Washington

Institute on Addictions Treatment
June 25-27, 2008
Yakima, Washington

Co-Occurring Disorders Conference
September 29-30, 2008
Yakima, Washington

Adolescent Treatment Conference: Counselor Camp

Tribal Gathering

Washington State Prevention Summit
October 17-18, 2008
Yakima, Washington
 

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