Continuing Education Academy
蓝莓视频 Department of
Social Work
Continuing Education Academy
Dr. Turenza Smith-Woods and Dr. LaSharia Turner were entrusted with coordinating and leading training initiatives for social service workers within the Department of Human Resources in the Birmingham Metro Area. Since its inception in 2023, these training programs have grown substantially, expanding their reach and impact.
蓝莓视频 Department of Social Work (Birmingham Location) now offers a range of year-round training opportunities and an annual Social Work Summer Summit. These initiatives support social service professionals and social work students' ongoing professional development, fostering a sense of community and shared learning.
The virtual learning series supports the professional development of social service workers, specifically social workers, in response to the growing need for accessible, flexible, and ongoing education. This series is designed to provide practical tools, up-to-date knowledge, and enhanced skills in areas critical to the evolving demands of the field, ensuring that professionals can continue to provide high-quality services to individuals, families, and communities.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal for an upcoming webinar, please email us at socialwork.conference@aamu.edu with your proposal details, including the topic and a brief description. If you have questions about an upcoming event, please contact us at socialwork.conference@aamu.edu.
Topic: 11.11.57 Mental Health is a Human Right_ Uplifting Dignity and Defending Access
Speaker: Sonya McCurdy, LICSW, PIP, MPH, MDiv, DMin
Date: March 25, 2026 CST
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM
Description:
Join us for a powerful and timely conversation centered on the importance of equitable,
accessible, and compassionate mental health care for all. This session will examine
how advocacy, policy, and professional practice intersect to protect human dignity
and ensure mental health services are recognized, adequately funded, and upheld as
a fundamental human right.
Participants will gain ethical insights and practical perspectives relevant to social
work and related helping professions.
Attendees can earn 1 Ethics CEU.
Registration Link:Closed
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