Frequently Asked Questions . . .

Q: Where are your training's held?
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  1. For training activities, please go to the Calendar of Events page of this website and click on a specific event for more information.

Q: When do your training's occur?
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Training events typically run Monday through Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. However, for more specific course dates and times, please consult the Calendar of Events page of this website.

Q: Who can attend Networks training's?
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  1. Networks' Philadelphia-funded trainings are for people and organizations funded by the Philadelphia DBH/MRS.

  2. For Networks' other training activities, consult the Calendar of Events page for specific information about who may attend.

Q: What do Networks' training's cost?
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  1. Philadelphia-based Networks' trainings are funded by The Philadelphia DBH/MRS and are free for people and organizations funded by them.

  2. For Networks' other training activities, consult the Calendar of Events page for specific information about cost.

Q: Does Networks offer Continuing Education Units / Credits (CEU's / CEC's) for its classes?
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Networks does offer CEU's / CEC's for several classes, and is expanding these offerings each year. Look for the symbol — CEU's / CEC's— in the course descriptions on this website or an (*) in the annual course guide to identify which classes are approved for these credits. A statement at the bottom of the course description will inform you which agencies have approved the session for credit.

Q: What types of CEU's / CEC's are offered? How much do they cost? When do I get the certificate?
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Networks is pleased to offer continuing education credits in the following disciplines for several classes (Look for the symbol —CEU's / CEC's—):

  • Psychology: approved by the Human Services Center of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists
    • Cost-$5.00/contact hour
    • Please ask upon registration for number of contact hours/total cost when registering. Make check payable to "The Human Services Center"
    • Certificate will be issued by the approving agency when they receive Networks' paperwork verifying the completion of the course.
  • Social Work: State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, & Professional Counselors
    • Cost-$10.00 processing fee made out to "Networks for Training and Development, Inc."
    • Certificate will be issued upon completion of course and payment of processing fee.
  • Nursing: Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association
    • Cost-$10.00 processing fee made out to "Networks for Training and Development, Inc."
    • Certificate will be issued upon completion of course and payment of processing fee.
  • Act 48 : More information to follow, in development.

Q: Do the CEU's / CEC's being offered apply to my situation?
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It is each participant's responsibility to determine whether or not the credits being offered meet their individual licensing/accreditation needs. Please do so prior to attending the session. For your convenience, the approving agencies are listed in the above answer.

Q: Who would I call if I was interested in Networks' services?
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Call our toll-free number 1.866.683.3651, or 610.935.6627, or e-mail us at: registrar@networksfortraining.org
link to Philadelphia Network of Care Website