NADD Webinars

NADD Webinars Will Feature Curriculum on NADD Certification Competencies

 Beginning in 2017, NADD will present a series of webinars that will help people prepare for applying for NADD certification and will focus on the competency areas identified in each of the NADD certification areas.  In addition to people interested in NADD certification, these trainings can also be taken by anyone who wants to learn about or brush up on a particular topic.  A learner may sign up for a single webinar or for as many as he or she wishes to take.

 NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification

 The first set of webinars focused on competencies identified in the NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification.  This series of webinars has been completed and will be made available as recordings in the near future.  There was  a webinar for each of the following competencies (topics):

•  Positive Behavior Supports and Effective Environment
• Psychotherapy
• Psychopharmacology
• Assessment of Medical Conditions
• Assessment

 NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification

 The second series of these webinars will focus on the competencies identified in the NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification.  There will be a webinar for each of the following competencies (topics):

• Multimodal bio-psychosocial approach
• Application of emerging best practices
• Knowledge of therapeutic constructs
• Respectful and effective communication
• Knowledge of dual role service delivery & fiduciary responsibilities
• Ability to apply administrative critical thinking

 NADD Competency-Based Direct Support Professional Certification

 The final series of these webinars will focus on the competencies identified in the NADD Competency-Based Direct Support Professional Certification.  There will be a webinar in each of the following competencies (topics):

• Assessment and Observation
• Behavior Support
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention
• Health and Wellness
• Community Collaboration and Teamwork