Fall 2016 workshop: Learn how to use SBIRT to prevent alcohol and substance misuse
by Michelle Saport |
Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Misuse Using SBIRT Three opportunities to attend:
Saturday, Nov. 5. 1:30-4:30 p.m. UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307
The UAA Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services' Arctic SBIRT Training is pleased to offer a free interactive Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) workshop to UAA faculty, staff and community members.This workshop will enable the participant to:
- Describe what SBIRT is and its purpose
- Conduct a screening for alcohol use using a standardized screening tool
- Describe and conduct a brief intervention using Motivational Interviewing core skills and concepts
- Discuss referral to treatment and other avenues of support
- Faculty: Use this curriculum in the classroom with students
Training emphasis will be placed on practice and interactive role-play. Please register for an upcoming session at tinyurl.com/ztjc5go.
Continuing education credit is available.
While this workshop is aimed primarily at faculty and health care professionals, students are also welcome to attend.
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