2023 CalAIM/ACEs Spring Training Series

Webinars available for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training and additional areas to support your work with CalAIM and other special populations. These cover the history of ACEs and how ACEs affect lifelong health, Motivational Interviewing, Social Determinants of Health, Cultural Humility and more.

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Training to Screen for ACEs

Register for provider training to screen for ACEs.


California ACEs

Course Description - Module 1

This is a beginners introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experiences studies. It reviews the history of the ACEs study and how ACEs effect life long health. It also reviews how to screen for ACEs and get reimbursed for using the California approved screening tools.

Course Objectives - Module 1

  • Identify the prevalence of ACEs
  • State 2 ways ACEs disrupt a person's wellbeing throughout the life span
  • State 2 later in life negative outcomes associated with ACEs
  • Identify 4 components of California's ACEs Initiative
  • Review 2 screening tools used to screen for ACEs

Course Description - Module 2

This training focuses on moderate to advanced knowledge of ACEs. It reviews how ACEs disrupt neurodevelopment and the importance of screening for ACES and trauma as part of best clinical implementations. It describes how providers can address ACEs with their clients and how to promote resiliency among the populations they serve.

Course Objectives - Module 2

  • Describe ACEs and their impact on health
  • Name 2 reasons why screening for ACEs and trauma is important
  • Explain how to discuss ACEs with clients and develop a trauma informed care clinical response
  • Demonstrate how to make referrals and promote resiliency


Continuing Education (CE) Information

To be eligible for CE credit (and/or a completion certificate), the participant must complete a pre-test and a post-test and attend the entire session.* Pre-tests are only available at the beginning of the training. The boards that have pre-approved this course for CEs are listed above. Reminder, all other professionals must submit to their board for approval.

Centene has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Reminder, due to the ever changing rules of license boards it is always the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the continuing education being offered.

More information about Continuing Education is available here.

* Please log in at least 15 minutes early to account for any technical difficulties.


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Motivational Interviewing

Course Description

The purpose of the training is an introduction to the basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Attendees will be exposed to and begin to learn key concepts and skills. This training is considered a Level 1 MI training. There are 2 parts to this training.

Course Objectives - Part 1

  • Describe 2 main points of the Motivational Interviewing definition
  • Name and briefly describe the 4 elements of the MI Spirit
  • Give 2 important facts about ambivalence
  • Identify the core skills that are represented by OARS
  • Describe the Elicit Provide Elicit (E-P-E) approach

Course Objectives - Part 2

  • List, in order, the 4 processes of MI
  • Name at least 3 benefits of engagement
  • Describe at least one purpose of focusing
  • Define and identify the difference between change and sustain talk
  • List the 2 components of planning


Continuing Education (CE) Information

2.5 CE hrs available for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.*

* Florida Participants are responsible to report potential continuing education to CE broker and determine if continuing education hours may be granted.**

** To be eligible for CE credit the participant must complete a pre-test and a post-test and attend the entire session. Pre-tests are only available at the beginning of the training. The boards we offer Continuing Education hours for this course are listed above.

Reminder, due to the ever changing rules of license boards it is always the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the continuing education being offered.

More information about Continuing Education is available here.


Part 1 is a prerequisite for Part 2

The purpose of the training is an introduction to the basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This is part 1 of 2. Attendees will be exposed to and begin to learn key concepts and skills. This training is considered a Level 1 MI training.

Part 1 is a prerequisite for Part 2

The purpose of the training is an introduction to the basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This is part 2 of 2. Attendees will be exposed to and begin to learn key concepts and skills. This training is considered a Level 1 MI training.


Social Determinants Of Health

This is a live event. Each individual participant must register for this event. Participants must log in to the GoToTraining room 10-15 minutes prior to the beginning of the training in case of technical difficulties and will need to call into the conference number.

Course Description

Attendees will gain clinical and practical knowledge on social determinants of health, the impact these determinants have on health disparities and inequity and strategies to address social determinants of health, health disparities, and inequity is the lives of those they serve.

Course Objectives

  • Define social determinants of health and list 3 examples
  • Complete at least one activity to gain insight about the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH), health disparities, and inequity
  • List at least two possible health disparities and discuss how SDOH may lead to health disparities
  • Identify at least one component of health equity
  • Gain at least one strategy or resource to address SDOH in an attempt to reduce health disparities


Continuing Education (CE) Information

2 CE hrs available for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

To be eligible for CE credit the participant must complete a pre-test and a post-test and attend the entire session. Pre-tests are only available at the beginning of the training. The boards we offer Continuing Education hours for this course are listed above.

Reminder, due to the ever changing rules of license boards it is always the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the continuing education being offered.

More information about Continuing Education is available here.


Register for Social Determinants of Health webinar


TIC: Trauma Across the Lifespan

This is a live event. Each individual participant must register for this event. Participants must log in to the GoToTraining room 10-15 minutes prior to the beginning of the training in case of technical difficulties and will need to call into the conference number.

Course Description

This training provides a definition of trauma, assist providers in recognizing trauma, realizing it's impact, integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices, and actively seeking to resist the risk of re-traumatization. It advances and enhances the education of the audience by covering the neurobiology of trauma, reviewing diagnostic criteria of trauma related mental health disorder and introducing the most recent evidenced based practices.

Course Objectives

  • Define trauma
  • Give two examples of trauma
  • Analyze case study to identify the effects of trauma on an individual
  • Compare trauma responses for the various stages of life


Continuing Education (CE) Information

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 16739 for 2.5 contact hour. 2.5 CE hr available for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

To be eligible for CE credit the participant must complete a pre-test and a post-test and attend the entire session. Pre-tests are only available at the beginning of the training. The boards we offer Continuing Education hours for this course are listed above.

More information about Continuing Education is available here.


Register for Trauma Across the Lifespan webinar


Cultural Humility

This is a live event. Each individual participant must register for this event. Participants must log in to the GoToTraining room 10-15 minutes prior to the beginning of the training in case of technical difficulties and will need to call into the conference number.

Course Description

This training is designed to create an understanding of the practical concepts of Cultural Humility and how it relates to Cultural Competence as the foundation. Specific considerations to the role biases have on our decision making and client interaction. The negative consequences of institutional racism, microaggressions and how these impact healthcare are discussed. Strategies on how to promote cultural inclusivity with members is also discussed.

Course Objectives

  • Define the 3 practical concepts of cultural humility
  • Distinguish between different types of bias and state how they impact decision making
  • Define institutional racism and how it leads to health disparities
  • Training is 2.5 hours


Continuing Education (CE) Information

2 CE hrs for CA Nursing

2 CE hrs available for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

To be eligible for CE credit the participant must complete a pre-test and a post-test and attend the entire session. Pre-tests are only available at the beginning of the training. The boards we offer Continuing Education hours for this course are listed above.

Reminder, due to the ever changing rules of license boards it is always the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the continuing education being offered.

More information about Continuing Education is available here.


Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

Course Description

Attendees will gain clinical knowledge and skills to implement the use of SBIRT in their practice. This training focuses on screening and referral to treatment for alcohol and substance use in patients in a health care setting.

Course Objectives

  • Define SBIRT
  • List the components of SBIRT
  • Name SBIRT tools and define how they may be used during an assessment


Continuing Education (CE) Information

2 CE hrs. for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


Register for SBIRT webinar


Integrated Healthcare

Course Description

Behavioral health, substance abuse and physical health providers are introduced to the concept of integrated care, which is designed to increase positive treatment outcomes through a holistic model of care and comprehensive and collaborative supports.

Course Objectives

  • List types of health care providers and models of care involved in integrated health
  • Review efforts toward integration and location of resources
  • Identify physical symptoms that may have behavioral or substance use origin


Continuing Education (CE) Information

1.5 CE hrs. for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


Register for Integrated Healthcare webinar


Poverty Competency

Course Description

Providers will learn how patients' economic status affects their mental and physical health, with emphasis on the adverse effects of poverty on health and wellness. Providers also learn where to find resources to help clients experiencing poverty.

Course Objectives

  • Define poverty
  • Describe the two official measures of poverty
  • Identify two factors that lead to an entry into poverty


Continuing Education (CE) Information

2 CE hrs. for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Centene has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


Register for Poverty Competency webinar


Intellectual Developmental Disorders

Course Description

This course is a beginner's level overview of Intellectual Developmental Disorder. It covers the definition and characteristics of Intellectual Developmental Disorder. The training looks at barriers to treatment and common disparities.­

Course Objectives

  • Compare and contrast the definitions of Developmental Disability and Intellectual Developmental Disorder
  • State two barriers to healthcare­


Continuing Education (CE) Information

1.5 CE hrs. for this event for Certified Counselors (NBCC).


Register for Intellectual Developmental Disorders webinar


An Introduction to the ASAM Criteria

Course Description

The purpose of this training is to educate substance-use providers on the key elements of The ASAM Criteria including it's guiding principles, the six dimensions used for assessment, the various levels of care for treatment, and to review additional resources.

Course Objectives

  • Define ASAM Criteria­
  • Name three Guiding Principles of the ASAM Criteria­
  • Identify three of six Dimensions of the ASAM Criteria­
  • Apply the knowledge of Stages of Change to examples­


Continuing Education (CE) Information

No National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and Nursing credit available.


Register for Introduction to the ASAM Criteria webinar


Ethics for Mental Health Professionals

Course Description

Using multiple codes of ethics (COEs), this course covers the underlying principles of COEs and how to use them for ethical decision-making.

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:­

  • Identify the five moral principles that form the cornerstone of codes of ethics in counseling disciplines­
  • Determine the foundational moral principles for three specific ethical standards­
  • Describe three ethical decision-making models­ ­


Continuing Education (CE) Information

3 CE hrs. for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).


Register for Ethics for Mental Health Professionals webinar

Webinar registration – September 13, 2023, 8:00-11:00 a.m.


DeEscalation Techniques

Course Description

Providers learn the psychosocial facts and triggers typically associated with aggressive or violent behavior, ways to assess for agitation and aggression, and techniques to de-escalate emotionally agitated individuals.

Course Objectives

  • Differentiate between anger and aggression
  • Discuss the various causes of aggression
  • Describe the key to a successful de-escalation


Continuing Education (CE) Information

1.5 CE hrs. for this event for National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).


Register for DeEscalation Techniques webinar

Webinar registration – September 25, 2023, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

The above calendar topics are subject to change and will be announced in the invitation or during the webinar.