Trainings in NADD Certification Competencies

NADD has developed trainings to help people prepare for applying for NADD certifications.  These trainings focus on the competency areas identified in each of the NADD certification areas.  The trainings concerning Clinical Certification competencies and Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification competencies were initially offered as webinars and were recorded and are now available on DVDs.  The trainings concerning Direct Support Professional Certification competencies will be offered as webinars early in 2018.

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.

 NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification

 The first set of trainings focused on competencies identified in the NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification. There are separate trainings on each of the following competencies (topics):

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

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 NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification

 The second set of trainings focused on the competencies identified in the NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification.  There are separate trainings on 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

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 NADD Competency-Based Direct Support Professional Certification

 The final series of these trainings will focus on the competencies identified in the NADD Competency-Based Direct Support Professional Certification.  Webinars scheduling in May,  2018 there will focus on each of the following competencies (topics):

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

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