Q: Where are your training's held?
A:
1.) Philadelphia-funded training, unless otherwise noted, is held on the 23rd Floor of the Wachovia Bank Building (formerly known as the Fidelity/First Union Bank Building) on Broad Street between Sansom and Walnut Streets in Center City Philadelphia. We are easily accessible from the Broad Street Subway (Walnut-Locust stop), the Market-Frankford Line (two blocks southwest of the City Hall stop), the Regional Rail Lines (four blocks southeast of Suburban Station), and convenient to all the buses which run along Broad, Walnut, or Chestnut Streets. Public transportation is strongly recommended. There is limited parking available at a cost in parking garages/lots in the area.

From Route I–95: Take Exit 20 (Columbus Boulevard, Washington Avenue). Turn left from the exit ramp. Proceed north on Columbus Boulevard to Dock Street. Turn left and follow the cobblestone street to Walnut Street. Turn left on Walnut and continue along to Broad Street. Turn right and the building is on the right.
Also from Route I–95: Take Exit 22 (Center City) to Route 676 West. Take the Broad Street exit (Route 611 South) and proceed south around City Hall. The building is two blocks south of City Hall on the left (southeast corner).
From 76 East–Schuykill Expressway: Exit towards Center City on Route 676 East (Vine Street Expressway) Take the Broad Street Exit and turn right (south) on Broad Street. Go around City Hall. The building is two blocks south of City Hall on the left (southeast corner).

2.) For other training activities, please go to the Other Activities page of this website

Q:When do your training's occur?
A:Training events typically run Monday through Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. However, for more specific course dates and times, please consult the Training Activities/Calendars page of this website.

Q: Who can attend Networks training's?
A:
1.) Networks Philadelphia-funded training's are for people and organizations funded by the Philadelphia Office of Mental Retardation Services (MRS).

2.) For Networks' other training activities, consult the Other Activities page for specific information about who may attend.

Q:What do Networks' training's cost?
A:
1.) Philadelphia-based Networks trappings are funded by The Philadelphia Office of Mental Retardation Services (MRS) and are free for people and organizations funded by them.

2.) For Networks' Other training activities, consult the Other Activities page for specific information about cost.

Q: Does Networks offer Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for its classes?
A: Networks does offer CEU/CECs for several classes, and is expanding these offerings each year. Look for the symbol — CEU's / CEC's— in the course descriptions on this website or an (*) in the annual course guide to identify which classes are approved for these credits. A statement at the bottom of the course description will inform you which agencies have approved the session for credit.

Q: What types of CEUs are offered? How much do they cost? When do I get the certificate?
A: Networks is pleased to offer continuing education credits in the following disciplines for several classes (Look for the symbol —CEU's / CEC's—):

• Psychology: approved by the Human Services Center of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists
  -Cost-$5.00/contact hour-Please ask upon registration for number of contact hours/total cost when registering. Make check payable to "The Human Services Center"
  -Certificate will be issued by the approving agency when they receive Networks' paperwork verifying the completion of the course.
  
• Social Work: State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, & Professional Counselors
  -Cost-$10.00 processing fee made out to "Networks for Training and Development, Inc."
  -Certificate will be issued upon completion of course and payment of processing fee.
  
• Nursing: Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association
  -Cost-$10.00 processing fee made out to "Networks for Training and Development, Inc."
  -Certificate will be issued upon completion of course and payment of processing fee.
  
• Act 48 : More information to follow, in development.

Q: Do the CEUs being offered apply to my situation?
A: It is each participant's responsibility to determine whether or not the credits being offered meet their individual licensing/accreditation needs. Please do so prior to attending the session. For your convenience, the approving agencies are listed in the above answer.

Q:Who would I call if I was interested in Networks' services?
A:Call our toll-free number 1.866.683.3651, or 610.935.6627, or e-mail us at: networks@networksfortraining.org.

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