Summary
Motivational Interviewing: Advancing the Practice - June 4 - 5, 2026
Cost for the course, $100.00 per attendee for the 2 day training
$115.00 for Social Worker Credit.
Payment can be submitted to Premier Education Services, Inc. 3504 State Street Erie, PA 16508
Payment must be recieved in order to recieve your credits and certificate for
This program is accredited for the following credits
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
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National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
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Social Workers Credtis
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PCB
( to pay by credit / debit card please call us at 814 456 - 0406 (a 4% fee will be added for all debit/credit card payments)
Credits will not be filed until payment is recieved.
PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has a new Training Management System (TMS). In order to register for any classes registration must be done on their website. The registration link will take you to their website registration.
If you have not previously registered on their site you will have to register on thier site. Use your current email in DDAP system when registering for the first time.
You will receive an invoice from Premeir Education Services, Inc. for the class. If you would like to pay by credit card please call Premier Education Services at 814 456 - 0406
Motivational Interviewing: Advancing the Practice
This program is intended for those individuals working in the Behavioral Health Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse Fields
Presented by Amy Shanahan, MS, CADC & Billie Jo Smith, MS, LPC
This course will provide the attendee with knowledge of the comprehensive view of the
complex elements as it relates to the right actions for the professional in the Behavioral
Health Field. The course is designed to address the specific ethical guidelines as they relate to those individuals who hold designations in Substance Abuse Counseling, Nursing, Problem Gambling Counseling, Teachers, National Board of Certified Counselors and Licensed Social Workers.
Upon the completion of this 2-day program the participants will be able to:
Give participants the information to respond to individuals with empathic, reflective statements, Identify change talk within individual speech.
Understand when and how to use open-ended questions to elicit change talk.
This training is followed by an optional and invitational series of 8 monthly learning collaboratives.
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Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete a live classroom course offered by Premier Education Services, Inc., attendees must attend a minimum of 100 percent of the course. To receive continuing education credits, attendees must complete the registration process and complete all fields of the course evaluation. Attendees must also register for the specific credits desired prior to the beginning of the course, sign in and out of the course, and complete proper paperwork to verify licensure. Attendees should come prepared with license information. Normally certificates are given after each class to all attendees who have registered in advance. If not received in class, certificates will be promptly mailed or faxed.
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Cancellation Policy
Premier Education Services, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any live classroom course that does not have enough participants to offer a viable educational experience. Registered attendees will be notified one week prior to the course’s start date. Program cancellations will also be listed on the Premier Education Services, Inc. website at www.premiereducation.us. If weather is a contributing factor, all local news formats will also be notified of course cancellation.
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Refund Policy
Live classroom course fees apply per person per event. Attendees must submit a written request for a refund two weeks prior to the scheduled course date. Refunds will not be given for cancellations made fewer than two weeks prior to the scheduled course date. All refunds are subject to a non-refundable administrative fee. Attendees may send a substitute in their place without incurring additional fees.
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Course Etiquette & Details
Attendees should turn off or silence cell phones when attending a live classroom course offered by Premier Education Services, Inc. and are asked to step outside of the room if it is necessary to answer a call. It is difficult to maintain room temperatures that are comfortable to all participants. Attendees should be aware that room temperatures could vary throughout the conference centerand should dress appropriately to stay comfortable.
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Special Accommodations & Dietary Restrictions
Every effort will be made to accommodate the special needs and dietary restrictions of attendees. To request special accommodations or report dietary restrictions, please contact Premier Education Services, Inc.at joe@preferrededucation.com.
Phone: 814-456-0406
Fax: 814-455-7026
Email: joe@premiereducation.us
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Disclosures
Premier Education Services, Inc. has not received commercial support for this course. Accreditation does not imply endorsement by Preferred Systems, Inc. of any commercial products or services mentioned in conjunction with this course.
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Questions
Please direct all questions to Premier Education Services, Inc. at:
Premier Education Services, Inc.
3504 State Street
Erie, PA 16508
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