Trainings
Information about upcoming peer support specialist and family peer support specialist trainings, as well as continuing education opportunities for both professions.
Grow Your Skills
Continue to develop your skills! Below are educational opportunities for FPSS, PSS, and supervisors in Iowa.
Take advantage of them to increase your marketability, improve your skills, and have a pulse on the mental health landscape in Iowa.
Many of these educational opportunities could qualify for CEUs. Please visit the Iowa Board of Certification website for more information.
SUPERVISOR TRAININGS
Date
Location
Topic
Info/To Register
April 1, 2019 (Monday)
Des Moines, Iowa
Supervision of Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists
May 15, 2019 (Wednesday)
Webinar/Online
Incorporating Co-Supervision into Your Peer Support Specialist Supervision Program
May 22, 2019 (Wednesday)
Des Moines, IA
Employing Peer Support & Family Peer Support Specialists Workshop
OTHER TRAININGS
Date
Location
Topic
Info/To Register
May 21, 2019 (Tuesday)
1230-430pm
Coralville Public Library
1405 5th Street Coralville, IA
Peer Facilitated Community Inclusion Workshop
ETHICS TRAININGS
The following trainings are approved by the Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Part 1 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Introduction to the IBC Codes of
Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists and Family Peer Support Specialists
When: Feb 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will provide a detailed overview of the applicable Codes
of Ethics for certified Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS)
in Iowa. This webinar is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics
training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for
Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 2 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: How to Handle Conflicts of Interest
When: Mar 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will engage participants in peer support scenarios that
present conflicts of interest. Participants will learn three different ways to handle conflicts of
interest and the importance of seeking supervisory consultation. This webinar is approved by
the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the
initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 3 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Workplace Ethics
When: Apr 19, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar focuses on potential ethical dilemmas in the workplace –
– boundaries with colleagues, conflicts within the team or with other professionals, and the
importance of modeling person-first language in all communications. This webinar is approved
by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and
FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
Part 4 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Skills to Support Informed Decision-Making
When: May 16, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar introduces tools and strategies that Peer and Family Peer
Support Specialists can use to support peers to exercise their right to self-directed care. This webinar
is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
Trainings listed below are offered by online distance learning companies and meet the CEU requirements for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists. There are fees required to complete the trainings. Once complete, these trainings may be submitted to the Iowa Board of Certification as Distance Learning. An IBC processing fee of $15 may apply. Please contact the Iowa Board of Certification for more information.
Laban’s Training
21st Century Ethics in Counseling- 6 Hours
Exploring Ethical Issues – 6 Hours
Quantum’s Training
Workplace Impairment of the Healthcare Professional – 2 Hours
Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information (HIPAA) – 3 Hours
Ethics for Social Workers – 2 Hours
HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to Mental Health – 1 Hour
The following trainings are approved by the Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Part 1 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Introduction to the IBC Codes of
Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists and Family Peer Support Specialists
When: Feb 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will provide a detailed overview of the applicable Codes
of Ethics for certified Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS)
in Iowa. This webinar is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics
training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for
Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 2 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: How to Handle Conflicts of Interest
When: Mar 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will engage participants in peer support scenarios that
present conflicts of interest. Participants will learn three different ways to handle conflicts of
interest and the importance of seeking supervisory consultation. This webinar is approved by
the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the
initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 3 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Workplace Ethics
When: Apr 19, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar focuses on potential ethical dilemmas in the workplace –
– boundaries with colleagues, conflicts within the team or with other professionals, and the
importance of modeling person-first language in all communications. This webinar is approved
by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and
FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
Part 4 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Skills to Support Informed Decision-Making
When: May 16, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar introduces tools and strategies that Peer and Family Peer
Support Specialists can use to support peers to exercise their right to self-directed care. This webinar
is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
The following trainings are approved by the Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Part 1 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Introduction to the IBC Codes of
Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists and Family Peer Support Specialists
When: Feb 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will provide a detailed overview of the applicable Codes
of Ethics for certified Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS)
in Iowa. This webinar is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics
training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for
Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 2 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: How to Handle Conflicts of Interest
When: Mar 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will engage participants in peer support scenarios that
present conflicts of interest. Participants will learn three different ways to handle conflicts of
interest and the importance of seeking supervisory consultation. This webinar is approved by
the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the
initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 3 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Workplace Ethics
When: Apr 19, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar focuses on potential ethical dilemmas in the workplace –
– boundaries with colleagues, conflicts within the team or with other professionals, and the
importance of modeling person-first language in all communications. This webinar is approved
by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and
FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
Part 4 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Skills to Support Informed Decision-Making
When: May 16, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar introduces tools and strategies that Peer and Family Peer
Support Specialists can use to support peers to exercise their right to self-directed care. This webinar
is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
The following trainings are approved by the Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Part 1 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Introduction to the IBC Codes of
Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists and Family Peer Support Specialists
When: Feb 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will provide a detailed overview of the applicable Codes
of Ethics for certified Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS)
in Iowa. This webinar is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics
training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for
Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 2 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: How to Handle Conflicts of Interest
When: Mar 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will engage participants in peer support scenarios that
present conflicts of interest. Participants will learn three different ways to handle conflicts of
interest and the importance of seeking supervisory consultation. This webinar is approved by
the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the
initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 3 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Workplace Ethics
When: Apr 19, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar focuses on potential ethical dilemmas in the workplace –
– boundaries with colleagues, conflicts within the team or with other professionals, and the
importance of modeling person-first language in all communications. This webinar is approved
by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and
FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
Part 4 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Skills to Support Informed Decision-Making
When: May 16, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar introduces tools and strategies that Peer and Family Peer
Support Specialists can use to support peers to exercise their right to self-directed care. This webinar
is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
The following trainings are approved by the Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Part 1 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Introduction to the IBC Codes of
Ethics for Peer Recovery Specialists and Family Peer Support Specialists
When: Feb 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will provide a detailed overview of the applicable Codes
of Ethics for certified Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS)
in Iowa. This webinar is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics
training which can be applied toward the initial application for PRS certification or for
Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 2 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: How to Handle Conflicts of Interest
When: Mar 14, 2019 1:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar will engage participants in peer support scenarios that
present conflicts of interest. Participants will learn three different ways to handle conflicts of
interest and the importance of seeking supervisory consultation. This webinar is approved by
the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward the
initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking herePart 3 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Workplace Ethics
When: Apr 19, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar focuses on potential ethical dilemmas in the workplace –
– boundaries with colleagues, conflicts within the team or with other professionals, and the
importance of modeling person-first language in all communications. This webinar is approved
by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and
FPSS.
Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here
Part 4 Ethics for Peer and Family Peer Support Specialists: Skills to Support Informed Decision-Making
When: May 16, 2019 1:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
This 90-minute live interactive webinar introduces tools and strategies that Peer and Family Peer
Support Specialists can use to support peers to exercise their right to self-directed care. This webinar
is approved by the Iowa Board of Certification for 90 minutes of ethics training which can be applied toward
the initial application for PRS certification or for Continuing Education Units for both PRS and FPSS. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking here