ACT 201: The Role of ACT RN (April date)
Credit Available - See Credits tab below.
Total Credits: 6 Social Work, 6 MCBAP Related, 6 Attendance Only, 6 Nursing Credit
- Topic Areas:
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Categories:
- In-Person Training | MDHHS Approval Required
- Presenters:
- Barbara Sudomier, RN | Amy Strich
- Duration:
- One day
Description
Training Description
This training focuses on four areas identified as needing more exploration by Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team nurses from previous ACT training courses:
1. Role of the Registered Nurse (RN) on the ACT team: educator, case manager, and providing health services.
2. Psychiatric diagnoses typical of ACT individuals.
3. Psychiatric medications and their side effects.
4. Developing your nursing practice within ACT. Managing one’s own self-care and avoiding burnout.
5. Throughout the training, there will be group discussion to give participants an opportunity to share experiences and discuss challenges.
Who Should Attend
The ACT RN training contains content specific to all experience levels of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Registered Nurses. All participants should have completed ACT 101 and prior enrollment in The Role of ACT RN. MDHHS certification guidelines. Due to limited capacity, this training is open to registered nurses who currently provide nursing services on an ACT team in Michigan.
Objectives
Objective 1Participants will be able to identify the primary goals of ACT.
Objective 2
Participants will be able to identify psychiatric symptoms in individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for ACT services.
Objective 3
Participants will gain knowledge of psychiatric medication to assist in the assessment of medication efficacy and side effects.
Objective 4
Participants will be able to identify methods of developing their nursing practice through critical thinking and prioritizing daily duties to better serve ACT individuals, while avoiding burnout.
Objective 5
Participants will be able to identify the role of the ACT RN in the community, in coordination of care, and as team educators.
Credits
Social Workers: This course qualifies for a maximum of 6 Continuing Education hours. The Community Mental Health Association is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC 060818. Qualifies as “face-to-face" (in-person) education.
Substance Use Disorder Professionals: CMHA is approved by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). CMHA maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance Use Disorder professionals participating in this training may receive a maximum of 6 related contact hours. It is important that attendees keep a copy of the training program brochure containing the workshop description.
Michigan Public Health Institute—Continuing Education Solutions (MPHI-CES) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Presenter
Barbara Sudomier, RN Related Seminars and Products
CMHAM Contract Employee
Barbara Sudomier, R.N. Barb has been an RN for 32 years. She worked for 22 years on the inpatient psychiatric units. Barb has been an ACT RN at St. Clair County Community Mental Health for the past seven years. In 2019, she was awarded employee of the year.
Amy Strich Related Seminars and Products
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health Authority
Amy Strich, R.N. Amy has been a registered nurse for going on 13 years. She has a diverse background, with experience in a residency family practice center, as a program nurse for a multi-county head start/early head start program, and in the setting of ACT for 5 years with Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health.
Terms and Conditions
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyTerms and Conditions-
Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this policy.
No shows will not receive a refund.
Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will not receive a refund. Substitutions are permitted based on availability. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the training for a full refund less the cancellation fee determined by the registration price below.
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Training fee |
Cancellation fee |
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$10-99 |
$10 |
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$100-199 |
$25 |
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$200 and over |
$50 |
If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the training, no refund will be given. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Education.
Special Accommodations: We strive to make all trainings accessible. Accommodation requests (e.g., mobility assistance, interpreters, accessible materials) can be submitted during registration or by email at least 14 days before the training. We will make every reasonable effort to fulfill requests; however, some accommodations may require additional time or depend on vendor availability. We will attempt to support on-site or late requests when possible but cannot guarantee availability.
National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHA must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.
Evaluation: Each participant is required to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this training event was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the training event or you may contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 or through our website for resolution.
Severe Weather Policy: Events will take place as scheduled, and we will not be able to refund registration fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website for scheduling delays and event updates.
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Registration Details
Registration Fee: $75 and must be paid at the time of registration.
Registration Deadline: Registration closes seven business days prior to the training for virtual events and seven business days prior to training for in-person events.
Individuals registering for this grant-based event will be reviewed by MDHHS for approval to attend and may be contacted for more information and/or cancellation of registration if not within the parameters of the grant-specified audience.
Venue Details
Venue: MBA Office at 507 South Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
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