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The EPIC Trainings Series is an online four-part training program presenting practical evidence-based research on integrated care and interprofessional collaboration for those working with Children, Adolescents, and Transitional-Aged Youth. Trainings are created for professionals, students, faculty, and community members and are free and open to all. To view previous trainings and related resources and materials, please visit our YouTube channel or our Impact page.
Dates and Topics
September 9, 2024 - Abolition and Gun Violence Prevention: An Innovation Intervention for Emerging Adults
November 6, 2024 - Delivering Multidisciplinary Gender Care in the Center of the Bible Belt
February 4, 2025 - Optimizing Psychosocial Care for Sickle Cell Disease through Interprofessional Collaboration and
The Undetectables Intervention: Fighting the AIDS Epidemic
March 26, 2025 - Integrated Approaches to Sexual Health Education
Abolition and Gun Violence Prevention: An Innovative Intervention for Emerging Adults
monday, September 9, 2024
monday, September 9, 2024
Live via Zoom, 5:55 pm - 8pm Eastern
Alison Updyke Neff
Toorjo (TJ) Ghose
Noam Keim
James Clausell
Presenters:
Alison Updyke Neff, MSW, PhD, LSW
Toorjo (TJ) Ghose, MSW, PhD
Noam Keim, MA (they/them)
James Clausell, BA
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Description: This presentation will highlight the clinical and interprofessional strategies utilized by an interprofessional team consisting of social workers, an abolitionist community activist, and a peer specialist in the development and implementation of a pilot diversion intervention for emerging adults charged with felony gun possession in Philadelphia. Illustrated by examples from our practice, we will explore concepts of abolition, harm-reduction, interprofessional collaboration within the criminal legal system, group processes, and relational case management. The presentation will highlight the multimodal, multidisciplinary, and multilevel nature of the intervention, training participants in the protocol.
Cost: Free
CEUs: Two (2). See bottom of page for eligibility.
Delivering Multidisciplinary Gender Care in the Center of the Bible Belt: How Spirituality in this Teamwork Synergizes Our Dreamwork
wednesday, november 6, 2024
wednesday, november 6, 2024
Live via Zoom, 5:55 pm - 8pm Eastern
Cost: Free
CEUs: Two (2). See bottom of page for eligibility.
Allison McGirr-Crowley
Shanelly Ortiz
Maria Medina
Optimizing Psychosocial Care for Sickle Cell Disease through Interprofessional Collaboration
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Live via Zoom, 5:55 pm - 8pm Eastern
Presenters:
Allison McGirr-Crowley, LCSW (she/her)
Shanelly Ortiz, B.S (she/her)
Maria Medina (she/her)
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Description: This presentation highlights the critical role of collaboration between social workers and community health workers (CHWs) in optimizing psychosocial care for youths with sickle cell disease (SCD) in hospital settings. Attendees will explore the unique psychosocial challenges faced by SCD patients, including the impact of pain, stigma, and systemic barriers. The presentation will define the complementary roles of social workers and CHWs, showcasing effective communication strategies and patient-centered interventions through real-world case examples. Participants will gain actionable tools to address institutional challenges, foster culturally responsive care, and improve outcomes for SCD patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.
Cost: Free CEUs: Two (2). See bottom of page for eligibility.
Nhakia Outland
Erica Smith
Integrated Approaches to Sexual Health Education
Wednesday, March 26, 2026
Wednesday, March 26, 2026
Live via Zoom, 5:55 pm - 8pm Eastern
Presenters:
Nhakia Outland, MSW (she/her)
Erica Smith, MEd (she/her)
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Description:
This two-part training series will explore comprehensive, integrated approaches to sex education for youth, with a focus on the needs of diverse groups. The first session, Healthy Sexuality in America with Erica Smith, will discuss the importance of comprehensive sex education for people of every age from children to adults, what topics should be covered for the promotion of ideal sexual health, best practices for providing sexuality education, and how purity culture plays a role in America's experience of sexual health. The second session, Integrating Sex Education in Social Work with Black Girls with Nhakia Outland, will focus on using an integrated care model to address the gaps in sex education for Black girls, emphasizing the crucial role social workers play in providing effective and culturally relevant sexual health education. Together, these trainings will equip participants withthe knowledge and tools to support healthy sexual development in young people, with an emphasis on inclusivity and holistic care.
Cost: Free
CEUs: Two (2). See bottom of page for eligibility.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AND
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AND
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WEBINARS
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WEBINARS
Continuing Education (CE): Partial credit will not be awarded for late logins or early logouts. You must attend the entire session live and complete the posttest and CEU and Certificate of Attendance forms while in the live Zoom when the link is posted. Completion of either form after the live event has ended will not be accepted. If you have difficulty accessing the links when posted during the live event, please immediately reach out to an EPIC team member while still live via the chat or by raising your hand.
Pennsylvania: Two (2) CE credits will be awarded to participants who attend the entire session live. WCU has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional Continuing Education (Section 47.36 (a)(1)) for LSW and LCSW social workers (Section 48.36(a)(1)) for LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and (Section 49.23(a)(1)) for LPC, Licensed Professional Counselors by the PA State Board of Social Workers Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors in the state of Pennsylvania. Other participants may request a Certificate of Attendance, if desired. Pre-tests, Post-tests, and the CEU/Certificate of Attendance Request Forms must be completed before certificates can be issued.
Delaware: WCU is not state-approved to offer CEs for Delaware licensees, but EPIC Trainings may qualify and attendees may request a Certificate of Attendance. Delaware licensees assume the risk of assumption and responsibility that EPIC Trainings qualify for CEs. For more information about Delaware's CE requirements, please go to: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3900.shtml. CE-specific regulations are in sections 7.2 - 7.2.5.1.2. lease request a Certificate of Attendance.
Other: Other attendees and licensees may request a Certificate of Attendance. Attendees assume the risk of assumption and responsibility that EPIC Trainings qualify for CEs or other recognition.
The EPIC Training Series is part of a research study. Participants are asked to complete an Informed Consent, pretest, and posttest.
All events are held virtually and live via Zoom in the Eastern Timezone. To sign-up for a free Zoom account, please go to http://www.zoom.us. Please log in with your full name to receive credit for attendance (necessary for those requesting CEUs and Certificates of Attendance).
Links for the event are sent out 1 - 2 days in advance. WCU has had difficulty with outside organizations blocking our emails, so please be sure to Allow List the @wcupa.edu domain to ensure that you receive the link. Please contact your organization's IT department, if needed.
Statement of Objectivity: No conflict of interest has been identified.
Visit our YouTube Channel for previous trainings, guest speakers, and other videos on relevant topics!
Questions? Please contact Wendy Myers.
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