ANSA-CANS Super User Virtual Training: October 17 & 19, 2023

Training Location: Zoom Meeting

Webcam and audio are required for participation.

9:00am-4:00pm CST

Trainer: Ari Acosta, MSc

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, not for those who are already Super Users.

DO NOT REGISTER for this training if you only need to complete the ANSA or CANS online certificate training.

Pre-training: Participants must be certified at the trainer level by achieving a certification score of 0.80 or higher on the online ANSA or CANS. This should be done on https://www.schoox.com/academy/CANSAcademy/register

Prerequisites: Prior to the LIVE 2-day virtual Super User training, all participants are required to complete and submit the following 2 items. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THE 2 ITEMS YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE TRAINING. Please upload both to your Centralized Training account no later than Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

1) Certification at the Trainer Level. Achieve a certification score of .80 or higher on the CANS or ANSA. This should be done on https://www.schoox.com/academy/CANSAcademy/register. For coupon codes, please email the Praed Foundation directly at support@tcomtraining.com. Bring a copy of your completion certificate.

2) Type your Trainer Introduction: Please type an “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. Key concepts to include are: collaboration, shared vision, consensus building, communimetrics. These introductions will be presented in small groups during the LIVE training and then submitted in writing as part of 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.

This virtual training provides 9 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Supported Employment Specialist. Upon successful completion of this virtual training, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.