Continuing Education Credits Available – See Below
This unique gathering will offer providers, clinicians, and community service workers an opportunity to learn, discuss, network, and find solutions to a challenging statewide issue. To support a collaborative approach to patient care, medical and behavioral providers will make important connections to better serve this vulnerable population.
Our Presenters
Meet national expert and keynote speaker, Dr. Susan Wehry, Chief of Geriatrics at the University of New England, former Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) and author of the Oasis curriculum.
We’ll also hear from state leaders and noted experts from across RI’s behavioral health community. The Summits’ panel discussions and small group workshops will allow for customized educational experiences for a variety of health care settings and needs.
- 7:30am – 8:00am Registration & Breakfast
- Breakout sessions designed to support the educational needs of a wide array of healthcare workers will include:
- Mental health law
- De-escalation strategies
- Substance use prevention & recovery
Details
- Registration is closed.
- December 4, 2018
- 7:30am-4pm
- Crowne Plaza
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
Continuing Education
- This Live activity, Behavioral Health Summit 2018, with a beginning date of 12/04/2018, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- This activity has been approved for 7.5 credits by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association.
- This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 7.5 CEU’s by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- This program has been approved for 6.5 credits in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure.