Training Opportunities at the National Center for PTSD

Clinical Training Program

The Clinical Laboratory and Education offers an on-site clinical training program in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress. The training program is 35 hours long, and is approved for category 1 continuing medical education credit.

National Disaster Mental Health Program

The National Center for PTSD) along with the Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) provide a training program designed to develop a national cadre of VA Medical Center (VAMC) and RCS mental health personnel prepared to respond to regional and national disasters.

Advanced Disaster Mental health training workshops

The National Center offers VA employees a two-Day training on disaster mental health intervention, including elements of assessment, outreach, crisis intervention, VA's integration with other agencies, and short-term treatment.

The information on this Web site is presented for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for informed medical advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider.

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For more information call the PTSD Information Line at (802) 296-6300 or send email to ncptsd@ncptsd.va.gov. This page was last updated on Thu Jul 20 17:00:54 2006.