Florida School of Addiction Studies

FACILITIES - In a retreat-like setting, the UNF campus sits right in the middle of a 1,300 acre nature preserve on the southern edge of suburban Jacksonville. UNF’s new, ultramodern University Center offers you an opportunity to concentrate, reflect, and plan…a world away from the noisy distractions of everyday life, all under one roof. The dress code is comfortable, casual attire.

REGISTRATION - All requests for information regarding FSAS registration should be directed to FSAS Operations Manager as listed below. All courses are available on a first-come, first-paid, first-served, basis. Full fee payment must accompany the completed registration form.

Many professionals, organizations and groups hold their regularly scheduled business meetings during the School. Any organization that wants to schedule a meeting concurrently with the School should direct its request to:

FSAS OPERATIONS MANAGER
1725 ART MUSEUM DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
PH: (904) 399-2506 / TOLL FREE: 1-888-933-FSAS (3727)
E-MAIL: FSAS@NEFSC.ORG

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS - If special accommodations are required, please contact the FSAS Registrar at (904) 399-2506 or toll free at 1-888-933-FSAS.

STARTING TIME - The registration desk will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2008 in the main lobby of the University Center. UNF on-campus housing assignments will also be available at that time at the UNF University Center office.

STUDENT ORIENTATION - A brief student orientation session will be held in the University Center Auditorium on Monday morning during the Opening Ceremony & Plenary Session at 8:00 a.m., to answer any questions concerning the schedule, facilities, CEU/PHD’s, etc. It is recommended that both new and returning students attend to learn about what to expect during the week of training and events.

MEALS - Registration fees include breakfast and lunch, except for lunch on Thursday, as well as the Tuesday evening buffet dinner and dance. All meals will be served in the University Center’s dining area. Serving times are:
BREAKFAST 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M. (MON. – THURS.)
FIRST LUNCH 12:00 P.M. TO 1:00 P.M. (MON. – WED.) FOR EVEN # CLASSES
SECOND LUNCH 12:30 P.M. TO 1:30 P.M. (MON. – WED.) FOR ODD # CLASSES

MID-TERM BREAK - Tuesday afternoon sessions end at 4:00 p.m. to provide students with a time of relaxation, fun, and fellowship. All students, exhibitors, faculty, and board are invited to the Tuesday evening Dinner Dance, Talent Show & Silent and Live Auctions.

MAKE PLANS NOW FOR THE TUESDAY EVENING CELEBRATION
OUR THEME FOR THE 2008 FSAS EVENT WILL BE "LOST IN THE 50'S NIGHT"

The theme for our Tuesday evening Dinner & Dance will be "Lost in the 50's Night" as we celebrate with music, dance, dress, and foods from the 1950's era. This fun filled evening will include some great music for listening and dancing, a Talent Show featuring great acts from our own talented students and faculty, and a Silent and Live Auction featuring Luman Beasley of Luman Beasley Auctioneers, Jacksonville, Florida.

The Tuesday evening events will take place in the University Center on Tuesday, July 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner before the dancing and talent show, while you participate in the silent auction of various donated items, then get ready for some real competition with our live auction of some special donated items. Items for the auctions will be available for preview on Tuesday afternoon before the events. Make plans now to attend for a great time, great food, and lots of fun and fellowship.

We encourage you to have fun and also to be respectful of your fellow students and community standards, as we celebrate safe and sober.

NOTE: Admission is included with your paid registration or exhibitor fees. Your FSAS name badge or purchased guest ticket required for admittance. Additional guest tickets will be available at the registration counter until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at a cost of $25.00 per person.

SCHOOL CLOSING TIME - Please note: The 2008 FSAS will adjourn at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES - Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the School to all registered students who attend the required sessions, and will document the actual number of course hours attended. Certificates should be maintained by the student for verification of attendance to the respective credentialing or licensing authority. There is a $10.00 fee for duplicate or replacement attendance certificates.

CREDIT FOR PLENARY ATTENDANCE - If you desire credit for plenary attendance, you must provide a plenary attendance slip to your track dean for each session attended.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS & CERTIFICATIONS - The School has been approved or applied for CEU’s, PDH’s, and certification and re-certification credits from the following professional groups and organization. The hours credited by each group are linked to the Registration page. Specific questions should be directed to staff at the CEU table at the School.

THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (former Florida Department of Professional Regulations) Provider #BAP 194, for
o Licensed Mental Health Counselors
o Marriage and Family Therapists
o Clinical Social Workers
o Others

FLORIDA CERTIFICATION BOARD (FCB), Provider #144A, for substance abuse counselors, prevention specialists, behavioral health technicians, and criminal justice professionals in the State of Florida.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY & MOTOR VEHICLES (DHSMV) re-certification credits for DUI Instructors, Evaluators, and Clinical Supervisors.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION (EAPA)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS (NAADAC)

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS - In keeping with the spirit and intent of Continuing Education Credits for maintenance of professional credentials, it is the policy of the FSAS to allow credit for completion of course work once within a three-year period. Students are “CAUTIONED” not to take the same course material more than once in any given three-year period, as credit may be denied by the approved credentialing authority. A credentialing authority can invoke such denial of approval even though the course subject material was acquired from two different sources. If the course subject material from two or more sources is essentially the same content and level, credits may be denied. If you have any doubt or questions in this regard, you are encouraged to check with your specific credentialing authority for ruling before enrolling in a given course with FSAS. PLEASE REFER TO THE CREDIT APPROVALS LINKED FROM THE REGISTRATION PAGE PRIOR TO ENROLLING IN A SPECIFIC COURSE.

PLEASE NOTE: REGARDING THE FLORIDA CERTIFICATION BOARD WRITTEN EXAMS

Your registration and completion of the CAP Preparation Courses, Part I & II, does not register or qualify you for the Florida Certification Board written exams.

The written exam is scheduled for July 24, 2008 at the close of the Florida School of Addictions Studies, at the University Center from 2:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Please contact the FCB office at (850) 222-6314 to schedule for the July 24th exam, or if you need further information about the requirements.

Visit the FCB website at www.flcertificationboard.org or click on our hotlink from our links page at www.fsas.org.