(WEBINAR) The Impact of Technology on Raising Children and Youth

CE Type:APACyber Bullying SeriesIACETSW

# of CE's: 3.0

0.3 IACET CE's

CE Type: SW, IACET, APA                # of CE's: 3.0 CE's      0.3 IACET CE's

About This Course

This workshop explores the effects of technology on parenting, education, and child development, discussing both the benefits and challenges. Participants will learn about the positive roles that digital tools can play in enhancing learning and communication, as well as the myriad of  risks such as exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, impact on mental health and screen time issues. The workshop will discuss practical strategies for agency staff, educators, and caregivers to navigate technology use effectively, set healthy boundaries, and foster digital literacy in young people.

Learning Objectives: 

• To understand the role of technology on child development.
• Look at the risks and rewards of technology use.
• Explore the impact of social media and the online world
• Discuss guidance and strategies on healthy technology use.

Intended Audience: 

Educators, school staff, & behavioral health provider agency staff.

Instructional Level: 

Introductory

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All CEU certificates and certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your CEU or Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.

Credit Statements:

BHTEN is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BHTEN offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.  BHTEN is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this program.
(0.3 CEU = 3.0 Training Hours)

3.0 CE credit hours for Psychologists awarded.  BHTEN is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  BHTEN maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Behavioral Health Training and Education Network BHTEN, #1779, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/22/22-9/22/25. Social workers completing this course receive 3.0 General continuing education credits.