Learn how to plan and implement a tailored brief intervention and education to patients with substance abuse problems in this no-cost SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) Training.
After completing the training, participants will be able to:
- Employ motivational interviewing techniques to develop rapport with the patient
- Implement a brief intervention that is tailored to the patient and the severity of the substance use problem
- Modify the brief intervention for substance use problem as appropriate to the patient or situation
- Provide the patient with education and resources needed
Details
Date: July 16, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (4 hours)
Location: Transitional Living Services of Northern New York, 482 Black River Parkway, Watertown NY 13601
How to Register
Please email (hlupia@nocofamilyhealth.org) or call (315-782-9450) Heather Lupia.
