This two-day virtual training will enhance the knowledge of certified users by developing skills in using the instrument(s) to engage individuals in care, translate identified needs into treatment/recovery goals, and monitor outcomes at the individual and local level. The CANS/ANSA local expert trainings will target team leads, supervisors or staff members who will be designated as the “Local Expert” in CANS or ANSA. Both the ANSA and CANS will be covered within this two-day Zoom training. This virtual training is intended for those seeking Super User status. It is not intended for current Super Users.
Please do not register if you only need to complete the ANSA or CANS online certification training.
Pre-training Requirement: Participants must be certified at the trainer level with a score of 0.80 or higher on the online ANSA or CANS. Certification is completed through CANS Academy platform.
Prerequisites (Due April 19, 2027):
All participants must upload both items to their Centralized Training account prior to the live 2-day virtual training.
Failure to submit these items will result in removal from the virtual training.
1. Certification at the Trainer Level.
- Achieve a certification score of .80 or higher on the CANS or ANSA.
- For coupon codes, contact the Praed Foundation at support@tcomtraining.com
- Upload a copy of your completion certificate.
2. Trainer Introduction: Submit a brief written “Introduction to TCOM and the ANSA or CANS” (elevator speech).
- This should be short and in your own words that help your audience understand why it is important to use the CANS or ANSA and the link between TCOM and the ANSA or CANS.
- Include key concepts such as collaboration, shared vision, consensus building, communimetrics.
- This introduction will be presented in small groups during the live virtual training and included in your credentialing materials.
Training Materials: All will be available on the Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website (TCOM) which may require a second registration.
NOTE: Centralized Training does NOT oversee Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website. For questions or concerns regarding ANSA or CANS online only certification available on Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website please contact the Praed Foundation via email: support@tcomtraining.com To become certified as a ANSA or CANS SuperUser you must attend a face to face training. For SuperUser (face to face) training, please see the training calendar available on this website for any upcoming workshops.
Cancellations, Substitutions and Refunds Policy:
Live In Person/Virtual Trainings:
• A colleague may be substituted at no extra charge if Centralized Training is notified at least two business days before the training.
• Requests for refunds for an in-person/virtual workshop must be received 72 hours prior to the workshop.
Please forward detailed requests regarding this training to CTI Helpdesk at ctihelp@uthscsa.edu.
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires reliable internet and a device with audio and a webcam – cell phones are not permitted.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Cassandra Cooper, MA, LCPC
CEUs offered: 9 hours
Registration will open 4-6 weeks before training date.
