Course Code: EL-EFCLP1-CYF-NFPN
Credit/Contact Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 08/31/2012
Learning Objectives:
Describe current best and worst practices of those who work with fathers
Explain a variety of reasons why it is important to include fathers in family discussions and decisions
Recognize opportunities to involve fathers in the lives of their children
Instructor: Priscilla Martens, MSW
Ms. Martens is the Executive Director of the National Family Preservation Network that has initiatives in the areas of family preservation, reunification, and father-involvement. Priscilla has a Master's degree in social work and has experience in the child welfare field, public policy, and advocacy on behalf of families.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is advanced and entry and intermediate level clinical professionals and nurses.
Course Topics:
Mental Health Interventions, Working With Families Or Caregivers
Learner Types:
Behavioral Health Professionals, Case Managers Or Service Coordinators, Corrections Behavioral Health Professional, Educational Personnel, Families Or Caregivers, Other Learner Type, Social Services Professionals
Service Populations:
Age Group - Adolescent, Age Group - Adult, Age Group - Child, Families or Caregivers, Foster Parents, Other Population, People In The Corrections Or Criminal Justice System
The course planning committee members and instructor(s) have declared no conflict of interest related to the content of this course. Approval of this course for CE does not imply endorsement by Essential Learning or any listed accrediting agencies any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this course.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.