Upcoming Programs

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MCT Best Practice Training - Course 1

Mobile crisis teams have a clear set of best practices that have been established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Throughout this training, we will introduce these best practices, prompting you as a mobile crisis service provider or administrator to consider how you may incorporate them into your own daily provision of services.
January 5, 2026 to November 30, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Collaboration with the Crisis System of Care Training - Course 8

In today's dynamic and complex world, addressing and responding to crisis situations successfully requires a collaborative and integrated approach. The state-wide crisis system of care brings together various stakeholders, services, and resources to provide timely and comprehensive support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in the effective collaboration within the Alabama crisis system of care.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Collaboration With the Individual's Supports Training - Course 9

In this course, we'll delve into the crucial roles that natural and formal supports play during crisis interventions. We'll highlight their distinct contributions and provide guidance on how to effectively involve natural supports in both crisis planning and follow-up services. We'll examine how these supports can reinforce resilience, promote recovery, and improve the outcomes of crisis intervention services. This learning will empower you to recognize and engage with the broader supports of an individual to work towards the creation of a more holistic and supportive treatment environment.
January 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Crisis Intervention Training - Course 3

This course provides an in-depth understanding of crisis intervention, a short-term strategy aimed at reducing the potential long-term impact of overwhelming events, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH, 2022). It is important to provide effective crisis intervention techniques that help individuals manage the intensity and duration of crises, while fostering resilience and preventing deterioration. Designed for professionals and caregivers, this course equips participants with the tools to support individuals in crisis with evidence-based approaches.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Crisis Treatment Planning and Follow-Up Training - Course 7

Within the Best Practice Toolkit, the last essential function of an MCT encounter is 'crisis planning and follow-up' (SAMHSA, 2022; p. 19). The goal of this essential function is to engage with the individual in crisis in a way that enables him/her to prevent future and/or re-occurring crises. This prevention occurs through both the identification of the factors that led up to the current crisis and the identification of supports that the individual may use to avoid future crisis events. Participating in this training will enable you to effectively fulfill this essential MCT service element as you and your team work to plan the treatment, education, and support of an individual in crisis.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT De-Escalation Training - Course 4

The goal of mobile crisis services is to provide mental health crisis services at any time, to any person, in any place. De-escalation and resolution of the crisis are essential elements to this goal and more: They are essential in connecting individuals in crisis to the lowest, most appropriate level of care.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT MI/SUD Assessment Training - Course 5

This course is focused on three fundamental aspects of assessment within the provision of MCT services: understanding mental illness (MI), understanding substance use disorder (SUD), and assessing MI/SUD in an MCT setting. In this course, we will explore the intricacies of MI/SUD conditions and assessment, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to be able to understand, recognize, and assess individuals who are served by the MCT.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Suicide Risk Assessment Training - Course 6

It is important that you - as a mobile crisis service provider - are trained to quickly and efficiently assess the risk of suicide during an MCT encounter. In this course, you will learn about forms of assessment that have been developed to support you in assessing the potential suicide risk. These are known as suicide risk assessments or SRAs. The information in this training will enable you to effectively implement SRAs in an MCT setting.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

MCT Trauma-Informed Care Training - Course 2

This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of MCT trauma-informed care, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to create a supportive and compassionate environment for individuals who have experienced trauma, specifically within a mobile crisis encounter.
January 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Alabama Breath Testing Operator Recertification

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Alabama Breath Testing Program. You will learn about the legal statutes and administrative codes that govern the program, as well as the step-by-step process of administering breath tests. The course will also delve into factors that can affect breath test results and discuss potential solutions. Finally, you will gain a clear understanding of what a Certificate of Analysis can be used to prove in court.
January 12, 2026 to November 25, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Death Investigation

Essentials of Death Investigation is a free, on-demand course ideal for professionals in forensic science, law enforcement, and legal fields. This course will provide a foundational understanding of death investigation procedures. You will learn about the role of the medical examiner and the process for submitting both decedents and associated evidence. The course will also cover best practices for securing a scene, handling evidence, and maintaining the chain of custody. Additionally, you will explore the types of evidence used to determine time, cause, and manner of death.
November 3, 2025 to December 14, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Drug Chemistry

Essentials of Drug Chemistry will provide a comprehensive understanding of toxicology evidence. You will learn about the various types of toxicological evidence commonly accepted by laboratories, as well as the proper procedures for collecting, packaging, labeling, and submitting such evidence. The course will also delve into the laboratory analysis process for toxicology evidence, exploring the techniques used to identify and quantify different substances. Additionally, you will gain insights into current toxicological trends related to overdoses and the types of cases commonly submitted to toxicology analysis laboratories.
January 12, 2026 to December 15, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Firearm/Tool Mark

Essentials of Firearm/Tool Mark is a course on firearms evidence analysis, where you will gain expertise in the handling, analysis, and understanding of firearms evidence in forensic investigations. This course is an on demand self-paced course that offers a comprehensive exploration of the types of firearms evidence accepted by laboratories, including techniques for collecting, packaging, and labeling, as well as a look at the laboratory analysis process. Additionally, you will learn about the emerging trends in firearms case submissions to analysis labs, providing a current perspective on the field. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
January 12, 2026 to December 14, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Forensic Biology

Essentials of Forensic Biology is tailored to enhance your skills in handling and analyzing biological evidence. In this course, you'll delve into the various types of biological evidence accepted in laboratories, and learn the critical processes of collecting, packaging, and labeling to ensure evidence integrity. We will guide you through the laboratory analysis techniques for biological evidence, and introduce you to the latest emerging areas in Forensic Biology. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
January 12, 2026 to December 15, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Forensic Toxicology

This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of toxicology evidence. You will learn about the various types of toxicological evidence commonly accepted by laboratories, as well as the proper procedures for collecting, packaging, labeling, and submitting such evidence. The course will also delve into the laboratory analysis process for toxicology evidence, exploring the techniques used to identify and quantify different substances. Additionally, you will gain insights into current toxicological trends related to overdoses and the types of cases commonly submitted to toxicology analysis laboratories. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours
January 12, 2026 to December 15, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Oral Fluid Testing in DUID Investigations

Law enforcement officers face the challenge of ensuring the safety of motorists, particularly when dealing with drivers who are under the influence of drugs that cannot be detected through a breathalyzer test. To address this issue, new roadside screening instruments have been developed to identify these drugs in oral fluid samples. Certified officers can now use these instruments, similar to how a breathalyzer is employed to detect alcohol in breath. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
January 12, 2026 to December 15, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!