Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals

An In-Person Training!

Overview

The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals is a three-day, in-person, training that covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. By taking this training, you'll be able to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of prevention and ultimately enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your community.

The curriculum utilizes evidence-based strategies for adult learning; and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum).

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation.
2. Understand the core prevention professional knowledge, skills, and competencies.
3. Acknowledge the importance of research-based theories and processes that help explain and build effective prevention interventions, and
4. Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace.

Who Should Participate

Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Location

This is an in-person training and will take place at:

START@West-MEC
5405 N 99th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 86305

Dates and Times

July 18, 2023, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
July 19, 2023, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
July 20, 2023, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Who Should Participate

Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Facilitators

Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Psychology Department at the University of Rhode Island. He has recently joined the Social Sciences Research Center (SSRC) since September 2022. He completed his Ph.D. in Public Health at Kent State University where he worked as a graduate teaching assistant (TA) and was involved in numerous projects. Anthony’s research interests include implementation science, innovation, and human-centered design, within the realm of mental and behavioral health. His focus has been on substance use and working with underserved populations. Anthony hopes to continue exploring these areas of research and be able to apply them in different settings (e.g., forensic hospital, community mental health settings). Otherwise, you will find him traveling, hiking, or simply exploring local cultures.

Michelle Park, CPS, is originally from New Mexico, of the Laguna and Navajo Tribes and the Corn and Big Water Clans. She has made Hawaii home since 2003. Michelle started with the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii (CDFH) in March 2004. Upon starting with the CDFH, her initial project was a coordinator for an Underage Drinking Project. Michelle is currently a Program Manager, Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and consultant/trainer working on a Master Trainer status to support the SAPST and Prevention Ethics trainings within Hawaii. Her professional background prior to Hawaii includes conducting health education and prevention research programs at the University of New Mexico. She has conducted substance abuse prevention training and supports community prevention efforts as a consultant. Michelle currently facilitates direct service program outreach with youth, families, communities, and supports Hawaii’s workforce in training accessibility. She has worked with a variety of community, state and regional partners to consciously resonate cultural approaches with youth programs, local families, and community coalitions in the Pacific Rim. Her work experience demonstrates a variety of skills that emphasizes conducting effective prevention programs while building healthy and resilient communities using a grassroots approach.

Cost 

Free

Certificates

Participants who complete the entire training will receive a certificate of attendance for 16 contact hours. No partial credit is given for this training. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.

To Register

Register Here for Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals

Questions?

For any questions, please contact Britany Wiele at ([email protected]).