Learners must request a MNCWTA Training Portal Profile in order to register for any MI Pathway. If you are not sure if you already have a profile or not, contact us at info@mnchildwelfaretraining.com.

This option provides a certification opportunity for individuals who have already completed Motivational Interviewing (MI) training outside the full MNCWTA course either through a MINT member since 6/1/21, a refresher training completed within the past year, or through LYSSN.

Learners will need to complete either the SKILLS DEMONSTRATION LEARNERS OPTION (SEC 1A. AND SEC 1B.) or the LYSSN PROFICIENCY LEARNERS OPTION (SEC. 2):

For Skills Demonstration Learners (not LYSSN)

STEP 1: MI SKILLS FOR CW PROFESSIONALS: PATHWAY 2 SEC 1A. TRAINING DOCUMENTATION APPROVAL (CWTA X409)

• Complete a Training Documentation Google form located within the training portal under CWTA X409.
• Upload electronic documentation of completing MI training by a MINT member since 6/1/21, or proof of a refresher training completed within the past year.
• Training Academy staff will review and grade your submissions. Once marked as complete, you will submit a final attestation quiz and can register for the Pathway 2 Skills Demonstration course [MI SKILLS FOR CW PROFESSIONALS: PATHWAY 2 SEC 1B. SKILLS DEMONSTRATION (CWTA X409)].

STEP 2: MI SKILLS FOR CW PROFESSIONALS: PATHWAY 2 SEC 1B. SKILLS DEMONSTRATION (CWTA X409)

• Learners who uploaded completion of a MINT training or proof of a refresher training within the past year will need to complete the Training Academy’s MI Skills Demonstration course in order to receive a completion on their training record for Pathway 2.
• Should learners not pass the skills demonstration successfully, resources will be provided by MNCWTA staff/CPT instructors and a new attempt will be offered. Should learners be unsuccessful a second time, learners will be required to complete Pathway 1 training.

For LYSSN Proficiency Learners

MI SKILLS FOR CW PROFESSIONALS: PATHWAY 2 SEC. 2 LYSSN PROFICIENCY (CWTA X409)

• Complete a Training Documentation Google form located within the training portal under CWTA X409 Pathway 2 Section 2.
• Upload a recent fidelity monitoring score meeting basic assessment standards using the LYSSN tool platform and documentation of MI training by a MINT member.
• Training Academy staff will review and grade your submissions. Once marked as complete, you will receive a completion on your MNCWTA training record for Pathway 2.

Upon completion of any MI pathway, learners will receive an email from DCYF Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) about regular Fidelity Monitoring, which is a requirement under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) policy.

If you have questions about anything above, contact mitraining@mnchildwelfaretraining.com.