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CA DSH - Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START): Foundational Training

Presented By Tonia L. Nicholls, PhD | Sarah L. Desmarais, PhD
Tonia L. Nicholls, PhD Sarah L. Desmarais, PhD

10 Hours | 10 CEs

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Intended Audience

This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals

Experience Level

This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

CE / CPD Credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

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Presented By

Tonia L. Nicholls, PhD

Dr. Nicholls is Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC and Distinguished Scientist and Lead, Forensic Research BC Mental Health and Substance User Services and President-Elect, International Association of Forensic Mental Health. She holds cross-appointments at UBC including the SPPH and an Adjunc...

Presented By

Sarah L. Desmarais, PhD

Sarah L. Desmarais, Ph.D., is the President at Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) since 2022. She is responsible for the strategic priorities of PRA and oversight of PRA operations. Dr. Desmarais received her Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology and Law from Simon Fraser University and completed a postd...

Curriculum

1. Introduction

2. START Items

3. START Risk Estimates

4. How to Conduct a START Assessment

5. START Review

6. Case Study

7. Case Review

8. Using START to Inform Practice 101

9. Case Study 2

10. Using START to Inform Practice 201

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CE Credit

Earn CE credit for meaningful professional training that will elevate your practice

Convenience & Flexibility

Learn at your own pace, from wherever you might be!