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Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies

The Introduction to 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. 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. 4. Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace. Certificate of Completion Available
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Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners
Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners is a 4.5 hour self-paced course that provides important information on what prevention professionals need to know about cannabis. Dr. Hayden Center presents the following 3-part series: 1. The Effects of Cannabis. 2. Cannabis and the Adolescent Brain. 3. Cannabis Pharmacology. The ideal audience for this training is prevention organizations/coalitions and the prevention professionals serving at the local, state, regional and/or national levels that would like to learn and/or review updated and science-based information on cannabis to be better equipped to serve their communities.This can include coalition members, agencies, sector representatives and partners, volunteer staff, and other key partners, stakeholders, and collaborators. This training can also be appropriate for the broader public, with interest in the role cannabis policies is impacting, informing, influencing and shaping changes in their communities. Certificate of Completion Available
Published: December 21, 3021
Coalition Best Practices
Coalitions are essential to substance misuse prevention efforts. It is important to understand and implement research-based best practices for coalition functioning, structure, membership, and leadership. Take this course to uncover a deeper understanding of how and why we use coalitions and to increase knowledge about research-based best practices for coalitions. The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete. Certificate of Completion Available
Published: April 2, 2024
Demystifying Data: Gathering and Using Local Risk and Protective Factor Data for Prevention – PART 1
This is the first course in a two-part course series. Participants will learn about the importance of gathering data for assessment and evaluation and you will learn about the types of data to gather. Key risk and protective factors associated with substance use and mental health are discussed. The course explores existing sources of data, assessment of data gaps, and options for collecting primary data at the local level. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have learned about: 1. Key risk and protective factors to assess at the individual, family, peer, school, and community levels. 2. Sources of existing data on risk and protective factors. 3. Strategies for developing a data collection plan in order to address data gaps at the local level. 1 Hour Certificate Available
Published: February 16, 2021
Demystifying Data: Gathering and Using Local Risk and Protective Factor Data for Prevention – PART 2
During this second course in the two-part online course series, you will learn about data quality and quantity – having enough data, and having the right data. Processes for prioritizing risk and protective factors to determine which to address with prevention efforts are explored, and examples are shared. This course will conclude with recommendations for ongoing monitoring to inform evaluation efforts. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have learned about: 1. Tips for assessing the quality and quantity of the data they’ve gathered to determine readiness for prioritization and planning. 2. Prioritization processes, including how to format your data; prioritization dimensions to consider, and tips for making the process interactive and engaging. 3. The importance of ongoing data gathering and collection in order to evaluate local prevention efforts. 1 Hour Certificate Available
Published: February 16, 2021
Early Childhood Development: Toxic Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Those working with young children have long known the importance of early experiences and relationships in healthy child development. Newer terms such as toxic stress and ACES are used when describing these not-so-new ideas, and are particularly important when working with families impacted by substance abuse. During this online training, learners will expand their current knowledge about early development to include up-to-date science that is accessible and useful in daily real-life interactions. Using a case-based approach, participants will apply new knowledge to familiar scenarios to enhance their engagement with high-risk young children and families. Certificate of Completion Available
Published: July 30, 2019
Ethics in Prevention Foundations: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners (Self-Paced)
This 3-hour SELF-PACED course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. 3.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available. *Note: this is NOT the moderated course version and cannot be used as credit hours towards IC&RC’s prevention ethics education/training requirement for prevention specialist credentialing. You must pre-register with the PTTC for a moderated version.
Published: August 11, 2020
Ética en la Prevención: Guía para los Profesionales de la Prevención del Abuso de Sustancias (ritmo propio)
Este curso es adecuado para todos aquellos que trabajen en el campo de la prevención del uso de sustancias tóxicas. Abarca la terminología clave, los seis principios del Código Ético de la Prevención y un proceso de toma de decisiones que se puede utilizar ante un dilema ético. Se otorga un Certificado de Finalización por 3.0 Horas. *Nota: esta NO es la versión moderada del curso y no se puede utilizar como horas de crédito para el requisito de educación/capacitación en ética preventiva del IC&RC para la acreditación de especialista en prevención.
Published: October 10, 2023
Evidence Based Practices: Implementation with Fidelity and Sustainability
This course is part one of a 3-part series found in category Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse. Other courses are titled (part 2) Identifying & Selecting Evidence Based Practices for the Local Community: A Closer Look, and (part 3) Evidence Based Practices: Implementation with Fidelity and Sustainability. When it comes to Evidence Based Programs there are a lot of questions. What are EBP's? Why should we use them? When are they most effective? This introduction course to our series will answer these questions and more; plus we'll introduce how to find the best fit for a community's prevention efforts. In this 1 hour course we will cover: 1. What are Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs)? 2. Why are EBPs so desirable? 3. When are EBPs most effective? 4. What do we need to know before selecting EBPs? 5. How do you find EBPs? Certificate of Completion Available
Published: April 2, 2023
Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) Overview
This course is part one of a 3-part series found in category Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse. Other courses are titled (part 2) Identifying & Selecting Evidence Based Practices for the Local Community: A Closer Look, and (part 3) Evidence Based Practices: Implementation with Fidelity and Sustainability. When it comes to Evidence Based Programs there are a lot of questions. What are EBP's? Why should we use them? When are they most effective? This introduction course to our series will answer these questions and more; plus we'll introduce how to find the best fit for a community's prevention efforts. In this 1 hour course we will cover: 1. What are Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs)? 2. Why are EBPs so desirable? 3. When are EBPs most effective? 4. What do we need to know before selecting EBPs? 5. How do you find EBPs? Certificate of Completion Available
Published: April 2, 2023
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