Training

Join us for our 20th annual conference! This year will be a virtual format with three presentations. Register today!

This course defines the practice of strength-based intensive case management services for those with substance abuse disorders.

This five-session virtual workshop takes place 9 a.m. – noon on 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1 and gives an overview of motivational interviewing.

This is an online training that will take place over two sessions on March 16 & 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. - noon. Cost: $20

This course will outline the connections between substance use disorders and HIV disease.

Professionals working with elementary through college-aged youth are invited to join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn about the health risks of vaping. According to the 2019 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS), vaping is the most prevalent drug of abuse among Berks County students surveyed in grades 6, 8 and 10. Adults working with and […]

This course provides clinicians with current knowledge regarding the most common infectious and communicable diseases and modes of transmission.

This course will present a multitude of case studies and scenarios, challenging clinicians to correctly apply the law to each case.

This live virtual session will help you identify feelings of stress and burnout, and will define compassion and the importance of self-compassion.

This is an online training that will take place over two sessions on Dec. 16 & 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. - noon. Cost: $20

This is a new Case Management training program, which consists of an on-demand training module through TrainPA and a two-part virtual skills training scheduled for  Jan. 18 & Jan. 19, 2022 1-4 p.m.

This course will discuss how and why adolescents abuse alcohol and other drugs.

This is an introductory course that addresses the theory of addiction, the effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain, and basic pharmacology.

This training will review up to date principles, terminology, screening, assessment, treatment considerations, and programming guidelines for co-occurring conditions.

This two-day training takes place on 10/27 &10/28 from 9AM - 4PM at the RISE Center

This year’s conference will be held in-person on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 701 Penn St. in Reading, PA. Theme is “Resilience: A Key to Recovery & Wellness.” Click Here to Register

We're sorry! This training is now full. Please visit our events page for other upcoming trainings. The Screening and Assessment training provides participants with the knowledge needed to provide these services to individuals in Pennsylvania who are possibly in need of SUD services.  The training will include an overview of the skills necessary in conducting screenings and assessments, as […]

We're sorry! This training is now full. Please check back for other upcoming trainings.   This is a 6-hour training taught virtually in two 3-hour sessions from 9 a.m. – noon on January 26 & 27, 2023. Cost is $20 Participants must attend both sessions in order to get credit. Sessions are not transferable (meaning […]

This is a 6-hour training taught virtually in two 3-hour sessions from 9 a.m. – noon on February 21 & 22, 2023. Cost is $20

The 2023 Annual Conference is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading. Cost is $65. Payment due at time of registration. Click here to register!

Please Note: This 5-hour training is held in two 2.5-hour sessions on Tuesday & Wednesday, December 5-6th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Screening and Assessment training provides participants with the knowledge needed to provide these services to individuals in PA who are possibly in need of SUD services. The training will include an overview […]

This is a virtual training that will take place on Zoom from 9 AM-12 PM on December 13 and 14. Addictions 101 is a basic course on the theory of addiction, the effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain, basic pharmacology, principles of recovery, common treatment approaches, and what treatment is in Pennsylvania. Please […]

This event takes place on January 10 from 10AM - 3 PM with a break for lunch from 12-1PM The Council on Chemical Abuse invites you to this webinar in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Brain Injury Association of PA. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is partnering with the Brain Injury […]

This is a virtual DDAP (PA Dept of Drug & Alcohol Programs) training that will take place on Zoom from 9 - 11 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 This is a PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) training that will provide participants with information regarding a new drug additive, Xylazine, as well […]

This is a virtual DDAP (PA Dept of Drug & Alcohol Programs) training that will take place on Zoom from 1 - 4 PM on March 13 and 14. This training will build on the information in the online Case Management Overview training. Participants will be provided with skills needed to provide case management services […]

We're sorry, this training is now full! Please visit our events page to see more upcoming trainings. This is an in-person training that will take place on Thursday, June 6 from 9 AM - 4 PM. Addictions 101 is a basic course on the theory of addiction, the effects of drugs and alcohol on the […]

We're sorry! This training is now full. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please contact our DDAP Training Coordinator Nicole Charlanza at ncharlanza@cocaberks.org or call (610) 376-8669 ext.132 Please note: The $20 registration fee has been waived for this training. The gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community of individuals is […]

The SAP Professional Development Day will once again be all in-person at the Berks County Intermediate Unit on Monday August 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.  Scroll down to register. Caron Treatment Centers and the Council on Chemical Abuse invite you to a full day of training focusing on the topics related to K-12 […]

We’re sorry! This training is now full. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please contact our DDAP Training Coordinator Nicole Charlanza at ncharlanza@cocaberks.org or call (610) 376-8669 ext.132 This course reviews the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, as well as how to use an ethical decision-making process and to apply […]

This is a 6-hour training to be held virtually over two days for 3 hours each day, Wednesday & Thursday, Sept 18 & 19 from 9AM-Noon. This course helps assist addiction professionals through exploring their beliefs, thoughts and attitudes about people of diverse cultural backgrounds. It will help them explore the dynamic impact of culture, […]

This is a two-day DDAP (PA Dept of Drug & Alcohol Programs) training that takes place in person at the RISE Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15 & 16, 2024, from 9 AM – 4:00 PM This 2-day training is an experiential and didactic skill-building session designed to assist those working with individuals who […]

This is an in-person training that will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 9 AM - 4 PM. Addictions 101 is a basic course on the theory of addiction, the effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain, basic pharmacology, principles of recovery, common treatment approaches, and what treatment is in Pennsylvania. This training […]

The 2024 Annual Conference is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading. Cost is $65. Payment due at time of registration. Register Now

This is a two-day DDAP (PA Dept of Drug & Alcohol Programs) training that takes place through ZOOM on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 & 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 12:00 PM. The Screening and Assessment training provides participants with the knowledge needed to provide these services to individuals in PA who are possibly […]

This is a one-day DDAP (PA Dept of Drug & Alcohol Programs) training that takes place through ZOOM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Provides clinician with knowledge regarding the most common infectious and communicable diseases and modes of transmission. Protective measures will also be covered.

This is a two-day DDAP (PA Dept of Drug & Alcohol Programs) training that takes place through ZOOM on Tuesday, February 25 to Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM BOTH DAYS This training will build on the information in the online Case Management Overview training. Participants will be provided with skills […]