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Prevention Ethics Training is a course of study in ethics in substance abuse prevention.  This training is primarily for entry-level and experienced prevention practitioners working in communities, but it is also appropriate for professionals working in related fields. This virtual six-hour foundational training offers substance use prevention professionals an opportunity to explore the role of ethics in their work. The interactive training** focuses on the Prevention Think Tank’s Prevention Code of Ethics’ six principles. It provides education on ethical responsibilities and practices, including using a formalized ethical decision-making process. **Training interaction requires cameras/audio to be on and accessible during breakout groups. Course objectives: Develop an understanding of ethics in the workplace Identify the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics * Apply the four-step Ethical Decision Making Process The class capacity is limited to 30 attendees. CEUs approved by the Iowa Board of Certification Participants completing the Prevention Ethics training will receive a certificate for six hours of training. Any questions can be submitted to Jodee Goche - [email protected]

Course Title: Ethics Recertification for Prevention Professionals Course Description: This ethics recertification course is designed for seasoned prevention professionals seeking to reinforce their ethical decision-making skills and maintain their certification. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the Prevention Think Tank framework, focusing on the latest best practices, ethical standards, and key competencies necessary for effective prevention work. Participants will engage in foundational reviews of core ethical principles, such as confidentiality, boundaries, and professional integrity, while participating in discussions with ethical scenarios in real-world prevention settings. Participants completing the training will receive a certificate for three hours of ethics training. Capacity: 30 participants CEUs approved by the Iowa Board of Certification Any questions can be submitted to Jodee Goche - [email protected]

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with an in-person session. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the Virtual SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness. This is an in-person training - please register only if you are able to attend the entire four days at the location - Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa  Please note the following: Course preparation -  Participants will need to create an account and complete the Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST 5-hour Course). Completion is required before May 12th, and provide your certificate of completion to [email protected]. Course Capacity - The registration allows for 30 participants - registrants must work in the Region 7 area - Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. The registration will close after 30 individuals have registered. Participation - During the training, individuals will be required to attend the entire four days to receive the certificate of completion. LEVEL OF COMMITMENT The expected time commitment for this training is 31 hours. Participants must complete the entire SAPST to receive a certificate for 31 hours of participation. No partial credit will be given. DATES: This SAPST course will begin at 12:00 PM on Monday, May 19th and end at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 23rd - Location: Midwest Counterdrug Training Center -  Directions: 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131 Course Schedule: May 19, 2025, 12:00pm-4:30pm May 20, 2025 8:30am-4:30pm May 21, 2025 8:30am-4:30pm May 22, 2025 8:30am-4:30pm May 23, 2025 8:30am-12:00pm Participants must work in the Mid-America PTTC - Region 7 - Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas  OUR MASTER TRAINERS Jodee Goche, M.Ed, MPS - SAPST Master Trainer Angie Asa-Lovstad, MA, CPS - SAPST Trainer LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Virtual SAPST includes the following topic areas: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (self-paced, online) Basic terminology and facts History of substance use and prevention in the U.S. Addiction and the brain Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (live video-conference sessions and homework activities) Behavioral health Institute of Medicine’s/National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Continuum of Care Public health approach Risk and protective factors Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA’s SPF (live video-conference sessions and homework activities) Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation Cultural competence, sustainability The SAPST is designed for: Entry-level (less than five years) substance misuse prevention administrators and practitioners Members of substance misuse prevention community coalitions Professionals working in fields related to substance misuse prevention Training and technical assistance providers supporting those in the substance misuse prevention workforce and broader community