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Perinatal Substance Use Disorders Training

Perinatal substance use is much more common than many of us realize, even amongst clients or patients you already treat. Substance misuse is a common coping strategy for people who are struggling with mental health conditions. Nationwide, suicide and accidental overdose are leading causes of maternal mortality. Women and those with the capacity for pregnancy are most at risk for developing a substance use disorder during their reproductive years, but many maternal/child health professionals feel uncomfortable and ill-equipped in knowing how to support a pregnant or parenting client who is struggling with substance use.

This training aims to begin bridging the knowledge gap by bolstering provider knowledge base. Together, we can ensure that every maternal health and allied health professional across the United States is equipped with the data, knowledge, and skill set to recognize and effectively respond to substance use concerns during pregnancy, early parenthood, and with the birthing parent/child dyad.

This training is a 6-hour advanced training and meets the requirements for the advanced prerequisite for the PMH-C exam application.

MIND Institute, Auditorium
2825 50th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Dates: Apr. 1, 2027
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Physician CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Perinatal Substance Use Disorders Training, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 12/08/2025 to 12/08/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This session is approved for 7.25 live synchronous AAFP Prescribed credits. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

Psychologists: Postpartum Support International (PSI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Postpartum Support International (PSI) maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  Completion of this course provides 7.25 hours of continuing education credits.

New York State Psychologists: Postpartum Support International (PSI) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists PSY 0298. 

Social Workers: Postpartum Support International, #2361, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 4/11/2025 - 4/11/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 7.25 clinical continuing education credits.

Counselors: Postpartum Support International has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6765. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Postpartum Support International is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Occupational Therapists: PSI is an approved provider of CEUs by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Provider #11342. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Registration

Registration is available through Postpartum Support International.

Registration Fee $325
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UC Davis Health Employee Discount: Contact your manager or CPPN for a $175 discount code. Only the first 65 employees are eligible for a discount.

Registration Deadline: March 16, 2027

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel before March 17, 2027, you will get a full refund minus a $50.00 processing fee. If you cancel March 17, 2027, or later, you will be refunded 50% of your registration fee minus a $50.00 processing fee. Fees can be transferred to future events, and substitutions are accepted.

Need help registering? Contact Orrin Banta at orrinbanta@postpartum.net

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Kristina Sackrider
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Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.

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