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Equitable Care Certification Registration

Moving towards competency in any area of practice is a daunting task. This is certainly true when the task is one of confronting and dismantling oppressive systems and biases within ourselves. The Equitable Care Certification is a first step in developing a capacity to better care for those in the adult industry. The first cohort will begin July 2023 and will be divided into two sections: Section I will be taught by Raquel Savage and Section II will be taught by Angie Gunn LCSW, CST and Raquel Savage together. (To view the section class schedule scroll down) The curriculum will be 12, three-hour courses (36 AASECT CE hours) of sex work-centered content. If you'd like to register as an organization or group of 10 or more, please email us at equitablecarecertification@gmail.com to register for 25% off!

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The curriculum includes:

Course #1: Who are sex workers?
Course #2: Sex work as work: a historical context 
Course #3: Systemic oppression & SW
Course #4: Anti-SW propaganda & colonialism  
Course #5: What’s the difference between SW and trafficking?
Course #6: Why abolition & decriminalization?
Course #7: Trauma & SW 
Course #8: Systemic oppression in mental health 
Course #9: Clinical needs for sex workers
Course #10: Role of community
Course #11: SW & Parenting

Course #12: Dynamics of Abuse

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ACCESSIBILITY: If you are experiencing financial hardship we offer an equity rate for those seeking CEs, as well as a limited amount of FULL scholarships for those seeking professional development (no CE's). Apply here for our equity rate ($375) or a scholarship. The equity rate & scholarships are only available to QTGNC Black, Indigenous, people of color.

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All of our courses will include live captioning. If further accessibility tools are required please do not hesitate to reach out!

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This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators,  Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 36 CE credits. These CE credits may  be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Disclaimer: Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further  information please contact info@assect.org.

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Missed Class Policy: If you know you will be missing the class session ahead of time please immediately inform your Instructor and plan to attend the session of another instructor. If you are unable to attend the session of the other instructor it is recommended you wait to complete the course in the next cohort.

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Section I

July Cohort

Section II

Instructor: Raquel Savage
Instructor(s): Angie Gunn LCSW, CST & Raquel Savage

Class will meet on Zoom every Friday

Beginning July 7 from 4:00-7:30pm Eastern

Schedule:

​Course 1 - July 7

Course 2 - July 14

Course 3 - July 21

Course 4 - July 28

Course 5 - August 4

Course 6 - August 11

Course 7 - August 18

Course 8 - August 25

Course 9 - September 1

Course 10 - September 8

Course 11 - September 15

Course 12 - September 22

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OCTOBER-DECEMBER:

Direct Service & Supervision

Class will meet on Zoom every Saturday

Beginning July 15 from 3:00-6:30pm Eastern

Schedule:

Course 1 - July 15
    Course 2 - July 22
    Course 3 - July 29
    Course 4 - August 5
    Course 5 - August 12
    Course 6 - August 19
    Course 7 - August 26
    Course 8 - September 2
    Course 9 - September 9
    Course 10 - September 16
    Course 11 - September 23

Course 12 - September 30

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OCTOBER-DECEMBER:

Direct Service & Supervision

Upon completion of the certification coursework, students are required to treat/engage a sex worker in their clinical practice for a minimum of 12 hours, pro bono. ECC will refer this client through our affiliated sex worker-led organization, Zepp Wellness Center. ECC will meet with each client after 12 hours of care to discuss your competence in session. Additionally, you will be required to do 3 hours of supervision – 1 hour for every 4 hours of direct service.

 

Once your direct service & supervision hours are complete and we’ve met with the clients, you will receive your Equitable Care Certification certificate and will be added to our website under the “Find an ECC Certified Clinician” for two years.

Section I

October Cohort

Section II

Instructor: Raquel Savage
Instructor(s): Angie Gunn LCSW, CST & Raquel Savage

Class will meet on Zoom every Friday

Beginning October 6 from 4:00-7:30pm Eastern

Schedule:

​Course 1 - October 6

Course 2 - October 13

Course 3 - October 20

Course 4 - October 27

Course 5 - November 3

Course 6 - November 10

Course 7 - November 17

Course 8 - November 24

Course 9 - December 1

Course 10 - December 8

Course 11 - December 15

Course 12 - December 22

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JANUARY-MARCH:

Direct Service & Supervision

Class will meet on Zoom every Tuesday

Beginning October 3 from 7:00-10:30pm Eastern

Schedule:

Course 1 - October 3
    Course 2 - October 10
    Course 3 - October 17
    Course 4 - October 24
    Course 5 -October 31
    Course 6 - November 7
    Course 7 - November 14
    Course 8 - November 21
    Course 9 - November 28
    Course 10 - December 5
    Course 11 - December 12

Course 12 - December 19

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JANUARY-MARCH:

Direct Service & Supervision

Upon completion of the certification coursework, students are required to treat/engage a sex worker in their clinical practice for a minimum of 12 hours, pro bono. ECC will refer this client through our affiliated sex worker-led organization, Zepp Wellness Center. ECC will meet with each client after 12 hours of care to discuss your competence in session. Additionally, you will be required to do 3 hours of supervision – 1 hour for every 4 hours of direct service.

 

Once your direct service & supervision hours are complete and we’ve met with the clients, you will receive your Equitable Care Certification certificate and will be added to our website under the “Find an ECC Certified Clinician” for two years.

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