In-Person Training

NYSED Office of Professions - Continuing Education COVID-19 Update

In response to the evolving situation with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for those licensees whose registrations are due to renew March 1, 2020 – May 1, 2021, the Department will grant an adjustment to all licensees to complete up to 100% of the continuing education as self-study, provided that it is taken from a Department-approved provider and is in an acceptable subject area for the specific profession.

The UB School of Social Work Office of Continuing Education is a NYSED Office of Professions approved provider and ensures all training topic areas are consistent with the requirements for NYS LMSW, LCSW, LCAT, LMHC, LMFT. We encourage everyone to visit our self-study catalog and live online catalog so that we may continue to assist you in your professional development during these uncertain times. 

For the most up-to-date information on NYS licensing requirements please visit the NYSED Office of Professions website. 

Upcoming Trainings

Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Certificate Program with Lidia Snyder, LMSW, RYT-200, TCTSY-F. Earn your 20 hour prerequisite certificate towards the full 300 hour certification! Limited to 18 participants! Trauma Certificate Program: Grounding and Experiential or Elective Hours 
Cohort 1: Mon., Jan. 4 and Tues., Jan. 5 (live in-person*); Mon., March 15 (live online) 9:00am-4:30pm each day
Cohort 2: Wed., Jan. 13 and Thurs., Jan. 14 (live in-person*); Thurs., March 18 (live online) 9:00am-4:30pm each day

*In-Person COVID-19 Precautions:

  1. The live in-person sessions will be held at 403 Hayes Hall, University at Buffalo South Campus during winter break when there are limited faculty and students on campus.
  2. There will be no more than 20 people in the room at any given time. The room being used has a max capacity of 53 during COVID (normally holds over 100).
  3. Please remember to bring your own mask. We will have extra masks and touchless hand sanitizer available.
  4. We will not be serving any food or beverages. Lunch is on your own.
Late Arrival Policy

Participants should plan on arriving prior to the start of the training to allow time for sign-in, registration, and training introductions. Participants arriving 20 minutes or more after the scheduled start time or departing 20 minutes or more prior to the scheduled end time will not receive any Continuing Education Credit and/or certificates associated with the training.  

Gift Cards

Unsure what training you'd like to attend? Looking for a way to support colleagues, friends and family in advancing their skills? Interested in giving the gift of learning?
Gift cards are available in any amount and can be used towards all of our trainings and workshops.