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\"PSWPThe Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)<\/strong><\/a> is a statewide professional development program designed to meet the professional development needs of New York State employees who are represented by PEF as well as those who are Management\/Confidential (M\/C). PSWP utilizes private and public colleges and universities, professional associations, consultants, and for-profit companies to develop and deliver workshops. PWSP workshops help maintain and increase the professional competencies of employees and enhance preparation for employees\u2019 promotional opportunities.<\/p>\n

Please note: Space is limited. If you are interested, don’t wait to register. <\/i>If an enrolled participant is unable to attend the workshop it is requested they reach out to PSWPRegistration@albany.edu immediately or no later than three days prior to the delivery date to allow a person on the waitlist a chance to attend. If you are waitlisted, you will receive advance notice if another delivery of the same topic is scheduled for your region.<\/p>\n

For more information, read these Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/a>. We will update this page as new workshops are added.
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Medication Safety: Identifying and Preventing Errors (with nursing CE hours) \u2013 Virtual
\n<\/strong> This half-day virtual workshop discusses how to reduce medication errors and the efficacy of various prevention strategies. Participants will develop an understanding of drug safety and quality issues through a review of the literature and case studies. The workshop will highlight the nature and causes of medication errors, the impact on patients, and the differences in causation, impact, and prevention across multiple points of health care delivery. Upon successful completion of this workshop, 2.5 hours of continuing education for nurses (CNEs) will be awarded. The specific hours will be determined by the Alabama State Nurses Association.
\nDates\/Time: June 10, 2026, 9am \u2013 12pm <\/strong>
\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom <\/strong>
\nProvider: Barbara Cohen <\/strong>
\nRegistration Deadline: June 3, 2026<\/strong>
\nRegister using your NY.Gov ID<\/a>: You can also search \u201cLearning\u201d in the SLMS<\/a> for \u201cPSWP_6868\u201d to register.<\/p>\n

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Legalized Cannabis in New York: Information for Healthcare Professionals \u2013 Virtua<\/strong>l
\nThis workshop introduces the impact of legalized cannabis on healthcare practice in New York. Topics to be addressed include an overview of cannabis regulation in New York State under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), including the intersection between state and federal law; an overview of the evidence base for the risks, benefits, side effects, and drug interactions in marijuana use; and ethical and legal considerations.
\nDates\/Time: June 16 & 17, 2026, 9am \u2013 12pm<\/strong>
\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom<\/strong>
\nProvider: Org-Ology<\/strong>
\nRegistration Deadline: June 9, 2026<\/strong>
\nRegister using your NY.Gov ID<\/a>: You can also search \u201cLearning\u201d in the SLMS<\/a> for \u201cPSWP_6871\u201d to register.<\/p>\n

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Trauma Informed Care (with CE hours) \u2013 Virtual<\/strong>
\nIn this workshop, participants will explore the pervasive nature of human trauma and its consequences as well as learn best practices for providing effective trauma-informed care. (6 approved Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor continuing education contact hours).
\nDates\/Time: June 23 & 24, 2026; 9am \u2013 12pm<\/strong>
\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom<\/strong>
\nProvider: SATRI<\/strong>
\nRegistration Deadline: June 16, 2026\u00a0<\/strong>
\nRegister using your NY.Gov ID<\/a>: You can also search \u201cLearning\u201d in the SLMS<\/a> for \u201cPSWP_6874\u201d to register.<\/p>\n

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Online Continuing Legal Education Workshops from NACLE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

NACLE online workshops, which can be completed at your convenience, are for PEF and M\/C attorneys who are interested in earning CLE credits. Hundreds of titles are available for registered participants to choose from. To ensure you see the full list of currently available courses, you may need to clear your cookie\/cache history before you click this link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.pswp.info\/docs\/naclepswpcourses.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Examples of available courses include:<\/strong> <\/em>Ethics of Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know (1.5 CLE Ethics Credits), Bias in the Legal Profession (1 CLE Diversity Credit), and Navigating Elder Law: Understanding Medicaid Eligibility (2 CLE General Credits).<\/p>\n

Affidavits are made available directly from NACLE upon request for credit and completion of the course. Upon completion of enrollment, participants will be provided with an instructional document and an email including course instructions and account details.<\/p>\n

Dates available:<\/strong> January 1 – March 31, 2026 (more to come after a successor PS&T Contract is signed)
\nTime:<\/strong> Anytime
\nLocation:<\/strong> Online<\/p>\n

Register Here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Foundations of Leadership Certificate Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

To earn the certificate, learners must complete the online course Introduction to Foundations of Leadership <\/strong>and these five PSWP workshops: Adapting to Change, Decision Making & Critical Thinking, Effective Communication Techniques, Managing Multiple Priorities, <\/strong>and Workplace Conflict Resolution<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Introduction to Foundations of Leadership (Online) <\/strong><\/span>
\nThis online self-paced course introduces participants to fundamental leadership concepts including the differences between leading and managing, communication skills, critical thinking, and more. This course is required for the Foundations of Leadership Certificate.
\nCourse Format: <\/strong>Online, self-paced
\nCourse Length: <\/strong>Approximately one hour to complete<\/p>\n

Five Required Courses <\/strong><\/span>
\nCourse Format: <\/strong>Live, instructor-led webinar or live classroom
\nCourse Length: <\/strong>One full day\/6 contact hours (virtual is two half-days over consecutive days)<\/p>\n

Recommended Sequence: <\/strong>Complete Introduction to Foundations of Leadership <\/em>first, then complete the other five required courses in any order. For those who completed one or more of the other required courses before completing the online introductory course, PSWP will issue the certificate when all six courses are completed.<\/p>\n

Certificate: <\/strong>To receive your certificate, please wait until you have completed Introduction to Foundations of Leadership (Online) and the five required workshops. Once you have completed all six courses, email pswpregistration@albany.edu with your N number and copies of all six course completion certificates.<\/p>\n

To learn more, click here https:\/\/www.pswp.info\/certificate.cfm<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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