Staff Training

MVBCN clinical trainings are designed to meet the needs of our consumers and agencies, and often link with systems improvement priorities. Trainings are free and are certified to meet continuing education credit requirements for behavioral health professionals. Generally participation is open only to staff working within MVBCN-contracted agencies. Some workshops are designed to include a broader audience, such as consumers, advocates, or allied agency partners. If this is the case, a flyer identifying who should attend will be made available to the target audience.

Pre-registration is required for all MVBCN trainings. The registration process consists of mailing or faxing a registration form to our office. You will receive a faxed or mailed confirmation of your registration.

MVBCN Training Calendar

January - June 2012

Current as of January 25, 2012

NOTE: Registration forms will be posted on this webpage and also emailed to each BCN provider agency approximately one month prior to each training.

First Wednesdays:

October 5 - June 6

Registration form posted below

Optimizing Use of Psychotropic Medication with Children & Youth

CME credits applied for

Seminar leader: Michael Marcin, MD, MSCR

While psychotropic medications are an important tool in the treatment of children with behavioral needs, over-reliance on these medications can lead to serious side-effects, disappointing outcomes and even increased symptoms. This series of seminars will attempt to improve the safety and effectiveness of pediatric medication management by providing clear and unbiased information to the nurse practitioners and primary care doctors who most often treat these at-risk children. Presenters will examine differential diagnosis, treatment guidelines and management challenges of ADHD, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Mood Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders. By first clarifying diagnoses and then beginning treatment with the most conservative and appropriate therapy, prescribers can improve the lives of families while avoiding the risks of overmedication.

Marcin seminar Oct11-Jun12 (PDF)