About the Trainer Program
The Brain and the Disease of Addiction Trainer Program will teach you how to deliver the program within your community(ies). To earn trainer designation, individuals complete one or more prerequisite courses and program training via the web. Materials provided via the Trainer Resource Center allows program delivery via on-site or webinar settings.
The course materials provide a foundational understanding of how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol and how the disease of addiction develops.
The Brain and the Disease of Addiction Program and Trainer course is for individuals, parents, students, healthcare professionals, and groups and organizations who are will benefit from an understanding and knowledge of the science of the disease of addiction.
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Trainer Program Fees
Training and Annual License Fees
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Training Fee: $225/person
Includes the Removing the Shame and Stigma of SUD prerequisite online course, the Brain and the Disease of Addiction online course and live web training, trainer's kit, updates, and access to the online resource center. -
Annual License Fee: Individual $200 or Group $400
There are two options for the Annual Program License fee, $200 for one trainer or $400 for a group license. The group rate provides access for two or more trainers within an organization to use the materials.
The license provides access to all the program materials, the online resource center, technical assistance, and program updates during the 12-month licensing period. License renewal is required to use the materials beyond the first 12 months.
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When you're ready, contact us: Fill out the form, email us or call 844.554.3354, ext 4 for more information.
Learning Objectives
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Acquire a foundational understanding of how the brain is affected from substances such as drugs and alcohol.
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Abilty to describe how the disease of addiction develops.
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Explain brain neuroplasticity and how through treatment and recovery the brain can change/reset.
Trainer Training Process
What to Expect
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Register: You will be asked to register as a trainer/facilitator of the program.
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Prerequisite: You will complete the Removing the Shame and Stigma of SUD prerequisite course as the first part of your training process.
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Program Course: Then you will take the Brain and the Disease of Addiction online course to help familiarize yourself with the concepts and information.
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Coaching & Technical Assistance: Once you have completed steps 1-3, a live web meeting will be scheduled to review the program materials and toolset to help prepare you for your first delivery of the program.
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Resource Center: Access to the Trainer Resource Center and program materials.
The Brain and the Disease of Addiction (BDA-TR) Trainer
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