Training and education overview

Get familiar with key aspects of BHSD's training and educational opportunities.
Training requirements
Besides the annual trainings listed below, your required training will depend on your position and which program you are in at your agency or clinic. Check with your manager or the County Contract Monitor to determine your required trainings.
Required annual trainings
- Cultural competency and humility incorporating CLAS standards plus client culture training
- Evidence-based practice
Logistics and accommodations
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Where do I register for training? | For 5150 and 5270 trainings, visit our 5150 certification training and exam and 5270 training site.
Get started with sccLearn to find your way around the portal. |
Registration and cancellation deadlines |
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Accommodations | If you need an accommodation to attend one of our trainings, email [email protected] and specify the type of accommodation you need. When requesting American Sign Language interpreters, Language Services, Closed Captioning, or to use a Lactation room, we need at least four weeks of notice prior to the training date. |
Zoom links | Zoom links are sent 48 hours before the training. Look for emails from [email protected]. |
Don't be late | If you are late to a training session you have registered for, your seat may be given to a walk-in when attendance is full. In this situation, you will not be able to attend the class so be sure to arrive at the training site on time. |
Training materials | Training handouts are sent 48 hours before the training. Look for emails from [email protected]. You can also visit our training page. |
Concerns or grievances about the training program | Email us at [email protected]. |
No personal emails | We are only able to send messages to your business email address that is on record with us. |
Continuing education
To receive CE credit for a virtual training that occurs on Zoom, Teams or another app, you must:
- Attend the entire duration of the training;
- Turn on your camera during the entire training, except during breaks;
- Complete an online evaluation;
- Complete post-test questions with a score of 80 percent or higher.
To receive CE credit for in-person training, you must:
- Attend the entire duration of the training;
- Sign in at the start of training;
- Complete an evaluation and post-test questions;
- Sign out at the conclusion of the training.
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Who is eligible to earn CE credits? | LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEPs or CADAC. |
Evaluation and post-test link | You will receive the link towards the end of the training. Do not open the link until the end of the training. |
Posttest score | Your score will be indicated after you complete the post-test. A passing score is 80 percent or higher. |
When to expect CE certificates and how to find them | CE certificates are issued two to three weeks after the training. To find them, follow these steps:
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No partial credits | To receive CE credits, you need to attend the entire duration of the training. For example, you can't get credit for attending two days of a three-day training session. |