The Future of Clinical TrainingBy Luis Lopez. Director of Best Practices and Recovery Based Services
Technology invades every part of our lives – work, recreation, and, of course, education. Many of our educational interactions happen via the internet, videos, on line courses, and learning webinars. Technology is already transforming clinical training – staff members log onto their computers on a daily basis and sign up to numerous webinars. SUS is aware of this, and wants to contribute to this growing trend.
SUS has forged a partnership with The Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia University, which promotes and supports the implementation and application of Evidence Based Practices. Video modules provide clinical staff members throughout the Tri-State area with the clinical tools needed to work with individuals struggling with Substance Abuse issues, and Psychiatric challenges. Presently, they are involved with the Statewide Wellness Self Management Initiative, the ACT Institute, and the Learning Video Webinars for Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Treatment.
During the past year, SUS has participated in these learning modules headed by Dr. Paul Margolies and Dr. Nancy Covell. The modules illustrate the challenges our consumers with COD experience on a daily basis and ways to address these challenges clinically – whether we conduct one to one counseling sessions or groups sessions. Additionally, the modules review best practices – such as Motivational Interviewing techniques, Stages of Change, Stages of Treatment, and CBT.
SUS is fully involved in this project. SUS residents, as well as staff members, are a part of 10 of the 25 modules. These learning modules are currently available by going to the Center for Practice Innovations webpage.
