Training
TAADAS provides training in the 3 Grand Divisions of the state to assist professionals in obtaining continuing education contact hours. TAADAS sponsored trainings are approved for LADAC contact hours. TAADAS is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider.
Tennessee Workforce Advisory Committee
Composition of the Workforce Advisory Committee: The Workforce Advisory Committee should have no more than fifteen (15) members and at least five (5) of those members must be from the prevention field. In addition to the fifteen (15) members from the prevention and treatment workforce, the following individuals must be represented on the Workforce Advisory Committee: The National Prevention Network Representative; the National Treatment Network Representative; the Center for Applied Prevention Technology Representative; and the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network Representative.
Function of the Workforce Advisory Committee: The Workforce Advisory Committee should meet at least quarterly. The primary function of the Workforce Advisory Committee is to make recommendations about the content of the training events that will be offered using the following methods:
TAADAS will conduct prevention and treatment Workforce Development Surveys every other year to determine the training opportunities that should be offered to the prevention and treatment workforce. A draft of the Workforce Development Survey will be submitted to the Workforce Advisory Committee for approval no later than August 1. The completed results of the Workforce Development Survey will be submitted to the State no later than October 15. At a minimum, the Workforce Development Survey should be completed by at least one hundred (100) direct service providers from the treatment field and one hundred (100) direct service providers from the prevention field. The Workforce Development Survey should also be used by the Workforce Advisory Committee to develop the calendar of training events.
Develop and submit to the State for approval a calendar of 75% of training. Each calendar must include the title of each course to be offered, the type of course (prevention, treatment, or non-profit operation) and Grand Division
Program Goals
To provide alcohol and drug use and abuse prevention, alcohol and drug use and abuse treatment, and alcohol and drug use and abuse recovery service providers with alcohol and drug use and abuse training through mental health and alcohol and drug use and abuse workshops.
Tennessee Workforce Advisory Committee
Composition of the Workforce Advisory Committee: The Workforce Advisory Committee should have no more than fifteen (15) members and at least five (5) of those members must be from the prevention field. In addition to the fifteen (15) members from the prevention and treatment workforce, the following individuals must be represented on the Workforce Advisory Committee: The National Prevention Network Representative; the National Treatment Network Representative; the Center for Applied Prevention Technology Representative; and the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network Representative.
Function of the Workforce Advisory Committee: The Workforce Advisory Committee should meet at least quarterly. The primary function of the Workforce Advisory Committee is to make recommendations about the content of the training events that will be offered using the following methods:
TAADAS will conduct prevention and treatment Workforce Development Surveys every other year to determine the training opportunities that should be offered to the prevention and treatment workforce. A draft of the Workforce Development Survey will be submitted to the Workforce Advisory Committee for approval no later than August 1. The completed results of the Workforce Development Survey will be submitted to the State no later than October 15. At a minimum, the Workforce Development Survey should be completed by at least one hundred (100) direct service providers from the treatment field and one hundred (100) direct service providers from the prevention field. The Workforce Development Survey should also be used by the Workforce Advisory Committee to develop the calendar of training events.
Develop and submit to the State for approval a calendar of 75% of training. Each calendar must include the title of each course to be offered, the type of course (prevention, treatment, or non-profit operation) and Grand Division
Program Goals
To provide alcohol and drug use and abuse prevention, alcohol and drug use and abuse treatment, and alcohol and drug use and abuse recovery service providers with alcohol and drug use and abuse training through mental health and alcohol and drug use and abuse workshops.
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Training Accreditation
Our trainings are generally accredited by the following authorites, however you should
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NAADAC
Select courses have been approved by TAADAS, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider. NAADAC Provider # 91749, TAADAS is responsible for all aspects of their programing.
TDMHSAS
This project is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
TCB
Select courses have been approved by TCB for continueing education credits, check individual trainings for details.