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Date: 8 Aug 2014 - 10 Aug 2014
Malaysia, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
The Premier on Addictions training programme is specially customized and comprises 12 modules over a period of 16 hours. Preparatory readings will be provided to allow the training to concentrate on knowledge and skills building in the areas of addiction & counselling.
Topics covered in the programme:
- Overview & Models of Addiction
- Psychopharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
- Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Understanding Family Addictions & Co-dependency
- Brief Interventions for Addictions
- Experiential Ways to Engage Clients
- Professional Responsibilities & Ethics
We will employ innovative role play, experiential and psychoeducational techniques to ensure comprehensive skills transfer. Attendance to the course will allow participants who meet the Asia Pacific Certification Board (APCB) entrance requirements to take the Certified Substance Abuse
Therapist (CSAT) exams.
Qualification as a CSAT under APCB banner allows access to ongoing online training and webinars.
About the Trainers
A/Prof Munidasa Winslow, is currently the Executive Director and Consultant Psychiatrist of Promises Healthcare Group.
His expertise in the areas of addiction and impulse control disorders in the Asia Pacific region has rendered him a sought-after speaker at international Addiction Conferences.
Dr Sivakumar Thurairajasingam is currently a Lecturer at MonashUniversity, Malaysia and a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Psychiatry Department, Sultanah Aminah General Hospital in Johor Bahru.
Venue: Sutera Harbour Hotel
Website: Go to event website
Fees:
RM 1800 per pax
Language: English
*Psychology Matters Asia is not the organizer of the posted event. If you have any enquires, please direct them to the contact in the information.
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