ASAM

• From Assessment to Care Planning: The ASAM Criteria Third Edition for Prescribers (New)
  See training page for CE information
  Description:
  This training introduces prescribers within the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) provider network to the third edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. Focusing on practical application, it explores how the ASAM Criteria supports clinical assessment, medical necessity determinations, care planning, and level of care placement. Prescribers will gain tools to deliver individualized, stage-matched care through case examples and decision-making strategies aligned with DMC-ODS requirements and person-centered care principles. Completion of this training fulfills the DHCS and SAPC requirement that providers under the DMC-ODS system obtain ASAM training and is intended only for staff whose scope of practice includes prescribing medications.
  
  Register at SAPC-LNC
  
  
• LPHA Series: What LPHAs Need to Know About the ASAM CONTINUUM
  Number of CE credits: 3.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training is part of the SAPC's advanced-level training series that is specifically designed for enhancing various clinical competencies of licensed-eligible and Licensed Practitioners of Healing Arts (LPHA). This training will begin with an overview of the development of the ASAM Criteria and the ASAM CONTINUUM to deepen participants’ understanding on the history, content, and psychometric properties of the ASAM CONTINUUM decision engine and its relationship with level of care (LOC) determinations. Participants will practice and improve their skills in integrating assessment data from different sources to determine appropriate LOC placement and establishing medical necessity for treatment. It will be followed by a special focus on advancing the SUD workforce’s clinical skills on administering and interpreting the ASAM CONTINUUM. Other important considerations on culture and special populations (including older adults, parents/prospective parents, involvement in safety-sensitive occupations, and involvement in the criminal justice system) will be discussed. Participants will also identify and resolve some common problems that occur in the ASAM CONTINUUM assessment review process.
  
  Frequency: Yearly
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Making the Most of the ASAM CONTINUUM Assessment Tool
  Number of CE credits: 3.0*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This special training will provide a detailed review of the ASAM Continuum Assessment, with specific considerations for the practical uses of the assessment to determine, SUD Diagnosis, appropriate level of care and aid in initial treatment planning. By reviewing the ASAM Continuum Assessment domains and key questions, participants will build competency and proficiency in administering the tool, applying clinical and motivational interviewing techniques, and accurately interpreting assessment results to inform SUD diagnosis, level of care recommendations, and required clinical documentation. Case examples will be used to illustrate how to integrate findings from the ASAM Continuum Assessment with clinical insights from the treatment provider and recommended approaches to reconcile discrepancies between ASAM Continuum Assessment findings and clinician recommendations regarding level of care. This training will also provide updates to the ASAM CONTINUUM and provide real time demonstrations.
  
  Participants will develop a better understanding of the intent and purpose of the ASAM Continuum Assessment, including how to effectively use the tool within the LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control’s SUD continuum of care.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Substance Use Treatment Screening Tools & SBAT: What They Can Do for You
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The substance use treatment screening tools training provides a detailed review of the two (2) screening tools, the ASAM CO-Triage Screening Tool and the ASAM Screener for Youth and Young Adults, that are used within the Los Angeles County SAPC network. Participants will learn how to integrate the screening results into the ASAM Continuum Assessment, with specific considerations for the practical uses of the screeners within the LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control's SUD continuum of care. The Service Bed and Availability Tool’s (SBAT) functionality and how to maximize this tool will be explored in this training.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Understanding the ASAM Criteria in the Context of the California Treatment System (ASAM-A)
  *DMC-ODS requires completion of ASAM-A & ASAM-B trainings for treatment providers prior to providing reimbursable services within the SAPC network (Prerequisite for Sage access). Certified Peer Support Specialists are required to complete ASAM A prior to providing reimbursable services within the SAPC network (Prerequisite for Sage). This training meets the requirement for ASAM-A*
  Number of CE credits: 1.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training will provide an introduction to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria, 3rd Edition. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of using a biopsychosocial assessment to determine the most appropriate level of care placement as well as develop an individualized treatment plan while taking into consideration a patient’s immediate needs and potential imminent danger. Participants will be given a case scenario for which they are to assess risk across the six (6) ASAM dimensions, document the rationale for these risk ratings, while determining the appropriate services to be made available to assist the patient in the recovery process. The ASAM levels of care, along with the levels of withdrawal management will be reviewed. Finally, an overview of the required services under the Drug Medi-Cal Waiver will be provided.
  
  Register for ASAM-A at SAPC-LNC
  Register for the ASAM-A & ASAM-B Training Set at SAPC-LNC
  
• Understanding the ASAM Criteria in Action from Assessment to Treatment Planning (ASAM-B)
  *DMC-ODS requires completion of ASAM-A & ASAM-B trainings prior to providing reimbursable services within the SAPC network (and prior to allowing Sage access). This training meets the requirement for ASAM-B.*
  Number of CE credits: 1.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This interactive, skills-based, intermediate-level training will begin with a brief overview of the ASAM criteria (3rd Edition and a crosswalk between the levels of care articulated in the ASAM criteria and the levels of care defined by the DMC Waiver. Following the brief review of the ASAM criteria, participants will take a clinical vignette, develop risk ratings based upon a completed assessment, and then develop an individualized treatment plan to address the problem areas identified across each of the six (6) dimensions, including long- and short-term goals, and actions steps the patient and staff will implement. From the treatment plan, instruction will be given in developing notes that document progress on the treatment plan goals. Participants will practice drafting progress notes reflective of the problems, goals and action steps established on the treatment plan.
  
  Register for ASAM-B at SAPC-LNC
  Register for the ASAM-A & ASAM-B Training Set at SAPC-LNC
  
  

Clinical Trainings

• Best Practices in the Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder(New)
  Number of CE credits: 3.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  Alcohol Use Disorder is a chronic and complex disease that effects many throughout Los Angeles County. This live virtual webinar training will provide a comprehensive overview of the history of alcohol, the neurobiology of alcohol in a person’s brain and body including how addiction to alcohol starts, the different short term and long effects of alcohol and what happens to a person when they stop drinking alcohol. This training will discuss historical and modern treatment methods including Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and an exploration of Evidenced Based Treatment (EBT) that may be used by attendees.
  
  Participants will also be engaged in discussion of how to fully utilize screening and assessment tools with individuals who are using alcohol. With the application of a vignette participants will have the opportunity to explore how to optimize interventions utilizing a clinical vignette.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Building Resilience Through Trauma-Informed Substance Use Treatment
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  Given the high prevalence of traumatic experience(s) and the pervasive nature of the impact of trauma among individuals who seek substance use treatment, providing trauma-informed care (TIC) in a substance use treatment context is considered best practice. Participants will learn key information about TIC which will enable them to recognize various signs of trauma and respond with a strength-based and culturally sensitive approach to foster resilience in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The training will provide an overview of TIC approach, followed by explaining the six (6) principles of TIC and applying them to a clinical case vignette. Participants will learn common co-occurring conditions that stem from traumatic experiences and SUD. Recommendations on trauma screening tools and effective copings skill for managing traumatic experiences will be provided to enhance substance use treatment engagement and outcomes. The training will conclude with a special focus on building resilience in patients with SUD by exploring the posttraumatic growth (PTG) concept.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Can You Hear Me?: Providing Substance Use Telehealth Treatment Services
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The purpose of this virtual live training is to assist SAPC providers with increasing their understanding of substance use telehealth treatment services and the best practices when utilizing telehealth services in substance use treatment. The training will begin with identifying the scope, application, and operationalization of telehealth within the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Case examples will be used to illustrate the best practices associated with delivering substance use services through telehealth. Documentation guidelines will be reviewed to assist participants in implementing substance use telehealth treatment services.
  
  Frequency: 3 times a year
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  Additional resources:
  Telehealth Resources for Providers Delivering SUT Services
  
• Care Coordination: Maximizing Success in SUD Treatment
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training will review care coordination guidelines within the Los Angeles County SAPC network and explore 11 common needs, including mental health, housing, and vocational support. Participants will learn the seven foundational care coordination principles and practice applying them through a case example. Cultural factors will be identified and integrated into care coordination practice. Both traditional and CalAIM care coordination models will be discussed, along with strategies for improving documentation and addressing ethical considerations. Interactive discussions, chat, and polls will engage participants throughout.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Clinical Documentation for Substance Use Treatment Providers: CalAIM Requirements and Best Practices
  Number of CE credits: 3.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The California Department of Health Care Services has launched California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) to bring significant transformation to improve quality of life and healthcare outcomes for Medi-Cal members. Documentation reform, including changes to clinical documentation requirements effective on July 1st, 2022, are part of these CalAIM efforts. The purpose of this live virtual training is to assist SAPC network providers in streamlining the clinical documentation of patients’ treatment journeys in accordance with the new CalAIM requirements. During this training participants will learn how to incorporate the seven (7) required components into progress notes including information from assessments and Problem Lists. Clinical case examples will be used throughout the training to help providers practice documentation that is consistent with county, state, and federal regulations as well as best practices. Participants will also learn how to implement at least two (2) effective time management strategies to improve timelines of documentation. Time will be provided throughout the training for group discussion, polls, and chat questions.
  
  Frequency: Every other month
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Clinical Supervision for the Substance Use Treatment (SUT) Workforce as a (LE) & LPHA: A Competency-Based Approach
  Number of CE credits: 6.0*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training is designed for new and experienced Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHA) providing supervision to the Substance Use Treatment (SUT) workforce (including, AMFT, ACSW, APCC, and Substance Use Counselors). While the LPHA oftentimes has multiple roles, this training will focus on how to navigate the ethics and boundaries of their roles while working as a clinical supervisor. This training will provide an overview of supervision, the benefits when implemented effectively and the many models of supervision with a focus on the Competency-Based Approach. Supervisee competency will be discussed with the review of creating supervisee Individual Development Plans. Participants will have an opportunity to explore ways to increase their multicultural competency in their supervision of the SUT workforce. Vignettes and practical application of skills needed to improve supervisor competency will be reviewed and highlighted throughout the presentation materials.
  
  Frequency: Yearly
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Relapse Prevention (RP) Strategies
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  *UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) was initially directed toward preventing relapse to problematic drinking, and was later adapted for use with cocaine-dependent individuals. Since then it has become a mainstay of evidence-based SUD treatment. CBT for substance use disorders has demonstrated efficacy by itself and as part of combination treatment strategies. The purpose of this interactive one-day training is to provide participants with a detailed overview of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention (RP) strategies, the available resources and encourage use of these strategies in daily clinical practice. The training will be presented in the three parts, covering (1) the underlying principles of CBT and RP, as behavioral interventions used in the treatment of substance use disorders; (2) the specific elements of CBT in substance use disorder treatment, including practice with specific interventions (e.g., trigger-thought-craving-use sequence; drug refusal skills; abstinence violation syndrome, etc.); and (3) methods for implementing CBT strategies. The training will include trainer demonstrations, skill practice, and group discussions.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Connecting Clinical Documentation to HCPCS Medi-Cal Codes for SUD Counselors and Certified Medi-Cal Peers Support Specialists
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This virtual live training has a special focus on assisting Substance Use Disorder Counselors and certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in connecting the services provided within the substance use disorder (SUD) continuum of care with the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Medi-Cal service codes. The training will begin by providing context on the scope, application, and operationalization of Medi-Cal service codes within the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). We will then differentiate between different substance use treatment services and their associated Medi-Cal service codes. Participants will have an opportunity to practice connecting different substance use services with their appropriate Medi-Cal service codes.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Connecting Clinical Documentation to CPT and HCPCS Medi-Cal Codes
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This virtual live training has a special focus on assisting Licensed and Licensed-Eligible Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHA and LE-LPHA) who provide substance use treatment in connecting the services provided within the substance use disorder (SUD) continuum of care with the appropriate HCPCS and/or CPT Medi-Cal service codes. The training will begin by providing context on the scope, application, and operationalization of Medi-Cal service codes within the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). We will then differentiate between different substance use treatment services and their associated Medi-Cal service codes. Participants will have an opportunity to practice connecting different substance use services with their appropriate Medi-Cal service codes.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Developing a Plan of Care for Substance Use Providers: CalAIM Requirements and Best Practices
  Number of CE credits: 3.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training breaks down the multiple facets of the treatment planning process for patients with substance use disorders as well as those presenting with complex needs. Participants will learn to incorporate new California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) documentation requirements in the treatment planning process. A key component of this presentation will focus on developing a clinical mindset by using the ASAM Criteria as a clinical framework to guide identifying problems and developing action steps for patients’ substance use services and care. Collaboration with the patient, clinical team, and collaterals will be discussed in the context of patients’ cultural, linguistic, and individual needs. Lastly, participants will have the opportunity to practice various elements of the treatment planning process, including discharge planning. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the core components of effective treatment planning process within the LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control’s SUD continuum of care.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  *UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a powerful evidence-based approach to addressing the complexities of substance use disorders, offering a comprehensive toolkit that extends beyond conventional methods. In this three-hour training, participants will delve into the core principles and techniques of DBT, exploring how they enrich SUD treatment by fostering mindfulness, enhancing interpersonal skills, regulating emotions, and bolstering distress tolerance.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Effecting Change through the Use of Motivational Interviewing: Interactive Training for Skill Development (INTRO to MI)
  Number of CE credits: 3-6*
  * UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversation style to help people constructively talk about reducing health risks and changing behavior. MI is designed to enhance the patient’s own motivation to change using strategies that are empathic and non-confrontational. Motivational Interviewing, a treatment approach developed by William Miller, has been well established as an effective way to promote behavior change in individuals. MI’s guiding helping style draws out the patient’s own strengths and desires to help them make changes to improve their health. Participants will learn about the fundamental MI Spirit, Principles and micro-skills in an experiential skill-development training. Ample time will be devoted to real play and group practice sessions to enable training participants to gain the skills necessary to engage their clients/patients and work to enhance their motivation for change.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
• Effecting Change Through the Use of Motivational Interviewing: Advanced MI training
  Number of CE credits: 6*
  * UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  Motivational Interviewing (MI), a treatment approach developed by William Miller, has been well established as an effective way to promote behavior change in individuals. This face-to-face training course requires previous training and experience using motivational interviewing techniques in clinical practice. Following a brief review of the fundamental MI principles and micro-skills, this experiential, advanced-level MI skill development training will focus on helping clients to engage in change talk and then make commitments to make behavioral changes based on goals that they have identified. It will provide in depth instruction, real play practice, and feedback on fostering and utilizing change talk to increase client motivation, and movement toward change across all health, mental health, and substance use conditions.
  
  Please see Effecting Change through the Use of Motivational Interviewing: Interactive Training for Skill Development (INTRO to MI) if you are interested in an introductory course.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
• Enriching Substance Use Treatment with Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Services
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The purpose of this virtual live training is to assist SAPC providers with increasing their understanding of the new Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Services (CMPSS) and how these services can be utilized to enrich substance use treatment. The training will begin with identifying the scope, application, and operationalization of CPSS within the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Case examples will be used to illustrate how providers can utilize CMPSS throughout the continuum of treatment, including during the engagement phase and throughout treatment. Documentation guidelines will be reviewed to assist participants in implementing CMPSS. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the presentation using polling and open discussion.
  
  Frequency: 3 times a year
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
• Fortifying Your Strength: Promoting Self-Care for Substance Use Treatment Providers
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The purpose of this virtual live training is to assist SAPC providers with increasing their understanding of the importance of self-care as it relates to providing substance use treatment services. The training will begin with defining self-care and terms such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress. Participants will have the opportunity to practice multiple self-care techniques throughout the training and develop a personal self-care plan. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the presentation using these practice opportunities and open discussion.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Foundational Principles of Ethical and Confidential Practice in Substance Use Treatment
  Number of CE credits: 6*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for Substance Use Disorder Counselors and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  Health care professionals follow a code of ethics that identifies expected behavioral norms, rules, boundaries, standards, and shared ethical principles. A code of conduct for substance use providers offers guidance on how to handle tricky situations and appropriately support patients from across the continuum of substance use prevention, treatment and beyond. This day long live virtual training will introduce those standards and principles of ethics, boundaries, confidentiality, and professionalism important for substance use disorder providers. The training will offer attendees examples of ethical decision-making models as well as practice in utilizing appropriate steps to mitigate breaches of patient rights and confidentiality.
  
  *This training is designed for Registered & Certified SUD Counselors & Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS) to build upon their knowledge of Ethics, Confidentiality, Boundaries & Professionalism.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
• Involuntary Holds and the Expansion of Grave Disability (SB 43) in the Context of Substance Use Treatment (New)
  Number of CE credits: 2*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  California’s Senate Bill (SB) 43 updated California’s definition of Grave Disability (GD), which is the basis of Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act which provides guidelines on involuntary holds and conservatorships. SB 43 provides an expanded definition of “basic needs” that will include personal safety and necessary medical care, in addition to food, clothing and shelter. The list of conditions which can be considered as a cause for Grave Disability was also expanded to include Severe Substance Use Disorders and/or co-occurring mental health. Los Angeles County will implement the LPS process in alignment with the new SB 43 definition of GD beginning January 1, 2026.
  
  Participants will also be engaged in discussions of how to fully understand the changes and updates of involuntary holds. With the application of clinical vignettes, participants will have the opportunity to explore the differences between the criteria for SB 43 (Severe Substance Use Disorder with Grave Disability) and what is not . Participants will be engaged in group discussion, chat, polls and various activities throughout the presentation.
  
  Frequency: Every Other Month
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Recovery Services: Maximizing Patient Engagement to Improve Outcomes
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This live virtual training is to assist SAPC providers with increasing their understanding of Recovery Services’ benefits and maximizing the use of these services for patient engagement and improved outcomes. The training will begin with identifying the scope, application, and requirements of Recovery Services within the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Case examples will be used to illustrate how providers can utilize Recovery Services throughout the continuum of treatment, including at different levels of care, transitioning between levels of care, and as a continuation once discharged. Documentation guidelines will be reviewed to assist participants in implementing Recovery Services.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Re-Imagining Harm Reduction in Substance Use Treatment
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This live virtual training has a special focus on a paradigm shift in the way we think about and approach the history and current practice of harm reduction. This training will focus on the philosophies of harm reduction and the integration of those philosophies throughout the continuum of substance use treatment. Through the use of a clinical case vignette, attendees will discuss ways of assisting patients through the principles of harm reduction. Participants will have the opportunity to review harm reduction as an evidence-based practice and the practicalities of providing resources and support for patients. Participants will be provided with a host of resources in Los Angeles County, including information on the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control's Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment provider network, harm reduction and syringe exchange resources.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Reaching the 95% Through Radical Hospitality: Transforming Substance Use Treatment
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This virtual live training will focus on a paradigm shift in substance use treatment, moving from targeted care for some individuals to applying Radical Hospitality to enhance outreach, engagement, and treatment for all. Participants will learn the principles of Radical Hospitality, explore its application across the SUD continuum, and discuss strategies for engaging the 95% population. The session will also cover steps for providing integrative care in alignment with Radical Hospitality. Participants will engage through chat, polls, and discussion.
  
  This training counts toward the R95 Enhancement training incentive.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Recreational and Medical Cannabis: What Providers Need to Know
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  This training will describe the epidemiology of cannabis use in the U.S. Cannabis pharmacology will be discussed, as well as its acute and chronic physical and psychological effects. Participants will learn how cannabis is used as a medication and the legal questions that still surround medical cannabis despite its legalization in many states. The historical connection between the HIV epidemic and efforts to legalize cannabis will be explained. The training concludes with a review of specific strategies that clinicians can utilize to communicate effectively with clients who are using cannabis for either medical or recreational purposes or who are considering its use.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Stimulants and their Impact on Brain and Behavior: Best Practices and Approaches for Effective Treatment and Recovery
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  This 3-hour live virtual training will provide participants with introductory level instruction on stimulant use disorders. The training is intended for any clinicians and administrators who provide care to people who use central nervous system stimulants. The training will be divided into three sections. Part 1 will focus on Stimulants – What are they and who uses them?; Part 2 will focus on the Impact of Stimulant Use on the Brain and Body; and Part 3 will focus on Effective Treatment Approaches and Recovery Supports. Specific topics will include: (1) the scope of stimulant use in the United States and beyond; (2) stimulants and the brain and their impact on cognition; (3) acute and chronic physical and psychological effects of cocaine and methamphetamine; and (4) effective evidence-based behavioral treatments and recovery approaches for people with a stimulant use disorder.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  

Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

• Billing MAT Services Under DMC-ODS: The Codes You Need to Know (New)
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training provides an overview of the key billing codes and documentation requirements for Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) services within the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Participants will learn how to accurately apply CPT and HCPCS codes for MAT-related services, including assessment, medication visits, and care coordination. Designed for providers, billing staff, and program managers, this training will help ensure accurate and compliant billing practices for MAT services.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
• Methadone and Beyond: Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder
  Number of CE credits: 3.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This live interactive training will provide participants with a detailed overview of FDA-approved medications for treating alcohol, opioid, and tobacco use disorders within the Los Angeles County SAPC treatment network, including buprenorphine, methadone, naloxone, naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram, bupropion, varenicline, and nicotine replacement therapy. Participants will learn the benefits and mechanisms of these medications, explore stigma and health disparities associated with MAT, and discuss strategies to increase access and equity. The training will conclude with applying best practices for referring patients to MAT.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  Also available on-demand at: SAPC-LNC
  
  Additional Resources:
  MAT Resources for Providers: Implementation of Medication for Addiction Treatment
  Providers' Clinical Support System- Medications for Opioid Use Disorders
  Providers' Clinical Support System- Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders
  Vivitrol 101: An Introduction to Long Acting Injectable Naltrexone
  
• Utilizing Naloxone and Other Harm Reduction Strategies for Substance Use Treatment Providers
  Number of CE credits: 3.0*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This live virtual training will focus on information meant to inform participants about the potential risks of overdose specifically with opioid substances, focusing on skills to recognize and respond to an overdose safely. The training will identify ways of responding to an overdose with Naloxone, demonstrate the techniques used to administer Naloxone, and discuss other steps needed to ensure peoples’ health and safety. This training will review current substance trends specifically Fentanyl, harm reduction strategies, and Syringe Services Programs in Los Angeles County. This educational session is meant as a resource for specialty behavioral prevention and treatment providers to utilize when working with youth, transitional age youth (TAY) and adult populations who are considered at risk of developing substance use disorders. Maximizing engagement techniques will also be explored.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  

Specialty Population Training

• Best Practices in Engaging and Delivering Services to People Experiencing Homelessness
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The purpose of this virtual live training is to assist SAPC providers with increasing their knowledge and understanding of the unique characteristics and clinical needs of people experiencing homelessness. The training will begin with a focus on defining homelessness as well as identifying the current statistics related to homelessness in Los Angeles County. Discussing the unique needs and considerations of those experiencing homelessness will support participants with assessment and substance use treatment considerations. This training will also describe the key elements and steps needed to provide linkage and person-centered care for those experiencing homelessness. Participants will be provided with several resources specific to those experiencing homelessness, including the development of a housing plan, that can be used to engage and provide further assistance to patients. Note: This training is one (1) in a pair of trainings related to substance use treatment services for those experiencing homelessness. The second training is entitled “Substance Use Recovery Oriented Housing: Assisting Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness” and can be found on this page of listed trainings.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  
• Substance Use Recovery Oriented Housing: Assisting Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This virtual live training has a special focus on the development of a pragmatic housing plans, resources, and strategies of addressing substance use recovery-oriented housing for those experiencing homelessness. The training will begin with a focus on defining homelessness and the impact of substance on those experiencing homelessness. Discussing the unique recovery-oriented housing needs and considerations of those experiencing homelessness. Participants will have an opportunity to practice developing a housing plan. Participants will also learn how to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and the patient to assure patient-centered care. Note: This training is one (1) in a pair of trainings related to substance use treatment services for those experiencing homelessness. The second training entitled “Best Practices in Engaging and Delivering Services to People Experiencing Homelessness” and can be found on this page of listed trainings.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  Additional resources:
  Resources for Providers Delivering Services to PEH
  
• Engagement and Assessment of Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The purpose of this live virtual training is to assist SAPC network providers with recognizing, engaging and screening/assessing individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. During this training participants will learn how to recognize the five (5) most common mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders. A clinical vignette will be used throughout the training to help providers practice engaging with as well as screening and assessing those with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. Participants will also learn how to integrate three (3) key concepts of effectively working as an interdisciplinary treatment team while including the patient as a partner in care. Participants will have opportunities for active participation throughout the training through the use of group discussions, polls, and chat questions.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
• Substance Use Treatment for Justice-Involved Populations
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This training is designed to assist SAPC providers in increasing their knowledge and understanding of the unique characteristics and clinical needs of patients involved in the justice system. The training focuses specifically on individuals post-release from jails and prisons who have been identified as having Substance Use Disorders (SUD). An overview of special populations guides participants through considerations needed while those individuals engage in SUD treatment services.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  

Business Development & Operations

SAPC-CIBHS Trainings

• Capacity-Building and Incentives (CBI) Trainings
  Number of CE credits: None
  
  Description:
  The California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) will be providing several trainings in support of agencies who are participating in the Capacity-Building and Incentives (CBI) initiative.
  
  Audience:
  Executive leadership, mid-level management, clinical leaders, and quality improvement (QI) leaders.
  
  Visit the Capacity-Building and Incentives (CB&I) training page for a current list of upcoming trainings to support agencies participating in CB&I efforts.
  

Cultural Competency Training and Resources

• Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health Service Provision
  Number of CE credits: 2.5*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  The TGI Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health Service Provision is developed and conducted by The TransLatin@Coalition Institute, a nationally recognized organization founded by and for Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Intersex (TGI) people that is dedicated to creating systemic change through education, advocacy, and community empowerment. California is home to nearly 100,000 transgender and gender-expansive people. California Senate Bill 923 presents SAPC treatment provider agency staff with the opportunity to focus on elevating the quality of substance use disorder service provision for its transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex (TGI) members.
  
  This training is designed to enhance the capabilities of SAPC provider agency staff in working and interacting with TGI individuals in a way that supports a sense of belonging and fulfills compliance with California Senate Bill 923.
  
  Available on-demand at: SAPC-LNC
  
• CLAS ACT
  Number of CE credits: None
  
  Description:
  The Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services - Access to Coaching and Training (CLAS ACT) project is intended to assist providers in improving current practices, policies and procedures to ensure that patients entering the SUD system have equitable access to the benefits of treatment, feel welcome and cared for regardless of language, race/ethnicity, gender identification, sexual preference, or abilities.
  
  CLAS ACT Training Videos
• Embracing and Integrating Cultural Strengths and Differences in Substance Use Treatment Services
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA), California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators-Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (CAADE’s/ACCBC), California SUD Counselor Certification (CADTP), California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) to provide continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Counselors, and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are available free of cost to those who attend. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau maintains responsibility for all training programs and content.
  Description:
  This virtual live training is to assist SAPC network providers with increasing their understanding of cultural humility and how to apply that knowledge in a substance use treatment setting. This training will define and explore cultural humility and its importance to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. Participants will be provided examples of at least two (2) SUD treatment approaches that are consistent with cultural humility. The training will then specify how to apply cultural humility in SUD treatment to assist participants in embracing patient’s cultural strengths and differences in their SUD recovery journey.
  
  Frequency: Quarterly (4 times a year)
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  Additional resources:
  Cultural Humility Pre-Training Activity and Information
  
• Providing Culturally Responsive Care to the LGBT Population
  Number of CE credits: 3*
  * UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE), and CAODCs (CADTP). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  Description:
  This training is intended for any provider in contact with LGBT individuals, including MH and SUD clinicians, HIV providers, State, Local and County governments employees, Primary care providers, Public health practitioners, Prevention specialists, Community based organizations, School teachers and counselors. The training includes an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
  
  Frequency: Varies
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar to register for this training.
  
  

SAPC-UCLA Lecture Series

• SAPC-UCLA Lecture Series Overview
  Description:
  SAPC and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) hold a lecture series three times per year on current and emergent topics of interest in the substance use disorder research and treatment. Leading researchers and treatment practitioners provide attendees with state-of-the-art, evidence-based information on substance abuse treatment and prevention. UCLA-ISAP and SAPC currently provides continuing education units for counselors, clinicians, nurses, and other professionals in the substance abuse field who attend the lecture as well as CMEs for medical professionals.
  
  Visit the SAPC calendar for upcoming lectures