This paper explores how the Michigan Collaborative Addiction Resources & Education System (MI CARES) modules can be integrated into social work curricula to enhance student knowledge and skills in addressing Addiction. Educators can equip future social workers with the tools to effectively engage in recovery-oriented practice with clients facing addiction.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Participants will gain an understanding of how the MI CARES addiction modules enhance social work education and student preparedness for addiction practice.
Participants will explore methods for integrating the MI CARES modules into social work curricula to improve addiction treatment knowledge and skills.
Participants will learn how to assess the impact of MI CARES modules on social work students' engagement with addiction recovery practice.
