Introduction to The Prevention Core Competencies For Prevention Professionals
In-Person Training in Aberdeen, WA

Training Overview 

The Introduction to The Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals was designed to introduce practitioners to the essential competencies, knowledge, and skill to work in substance use and misuse prevention. It is based on the Prevention Core Competencies published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The course provides a foundation for service delivery based on prevention science and the use of evidence-based practices. It strengthens the understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches and encourages the pursuit of more specialized training and professional development.

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.

Objectives

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

Dates and Time  

September 17, 2024; 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Pacific Time
September 18, 2024; 08:30 am – 04:30 pm Pacific Time
September 19, 2024; 09:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time

Location

Best Western Plus Aberdeen
701 E Heron St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520

Who Should Participate

This curriculum is designed for entry-level (i.e. less than 5 years experience) substance misuse prevention practitioners working at the community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners. Participation is limited to practitioners working in HHS Region 10 states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), communities, and tribes.

Trainer

Alicia Hughes, MA, CPP, is a Washington State Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) and has been working in the prevention field since the 2010s. Starting in California, she supported individuals with technical assistance and training to obtain their state certifications in addiction counseling. Over the past six years, Alicia has led the Washington State substance use disorder prevention workforce system, assisting with implementing trainings, creating guidance documents for the field, leading the WA State Fellowship Program, and more. Alicia is passionate about supporting our Region’s workforce and the prevention/promotion system as a whole.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants must attend the full 18-hour in-person training to receive a certificate of completion for 18 hours. No partial credit will be given. These certificates can be submitted to your respective credentialing authority responsible for providing certification or approving continuing education credit. Please contact your certification board to determine if this is applicable toward your certification requirements.

Registration

Deadline to Register: September 3, 2024

Register for the Introduction to Prevention Core Competencies

Cost is Free!

Participants are responsible for their own lodging and meals.

No room block is available for this event.

Questions?

For any other questions, please contact Kathy Gardner, [email protected].