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Problem Gambling Academy
May 11, 2020 : 4:00 am - 1:00 pm
This course is being offered by:
The RI Council on Problem Gambling with support from
The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI
This course introduces participants to the history of gambling, the current status of gambling, the prevalence of gambling, the definition, signs and symptoms, types and modes of gambling, at risk populations, cultural and age differences, peer services, financial issues, legal issues, suicide and gambling, neuro- biological changes and harm reduction.
Dates:
May 11, 2020
May 18, 2020
June 1, 2020
June 15, 2020
June 22, 2020
Please Note: If you are registering two or more staff from one agency, please contact The Leadership Council at 401-521-5759.
Continuing Education Credits
Gambling Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Council on Problem Gambling for 30 continuing education hours.
Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved by NASW, Rhode Island for 30 continuing education hours.
Addiction Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Association for Addiction Professionals for 30 continuing education hours.
Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 30 continuing education hours (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate).