Prevention Training Details
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Prevention Overview
$60.00
An overview of the proactive, science-based process that focuses on increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors that are associated with alcohol and drug abuse in individuals, families and communities. It details an effective and comprehensive approach to prevention with information on prevention strategies, classifications of prevention interventions and more. Six hour training.
Prevention Methods - P101
$120.00
12 CPS/CPP hours
This two day training focuses on current and historical models of prevention, the NYS Risk and Protection Framework, prevention domains and professional development.
Needs Assessment, Research and Evaluation - P102
$120.00
12 CPP/CPS hours
This two day training focuses on the purpose of the needs assessment process and the design of a needs assessment approach for program planning, understanding "science-based" prevention, developing skills and knowledge for process, outcome, and impact evaluation will also be covered.
Communication Skills - P103
$60.00
6 CPP/CPS hours
This one day training concentrates on the four main types of communication: verbal and non-verbal communication, cultural aspects of communication, effective written communication, and mitigating the consequences of miscommunication.
Community Organization - P104
$120.00
12 CPP/CPS hours
This two day training emphasizes the elements of community organizing, communication for community organizing, opportunities and obstacles, creating power through community leaders, elements of change, mobilization and technical assistance.
Exploring Prevention Ethics - P105
$60.00
6 CPP/CPS hours
As a result of this 6 hour training, participants will understand the NYS Code of Ethical Conduct for Prevention Practitioners and an Ethical Decision-Making model that helps prevention practitioners make ethical decisions for common ethical prevention dilemmas.
Prevention Program Planning and Development - P106
$120.00
12 CPP/CPS hours
This two day training gives an overview of guidelines for prevention program planning and development, and suggestions regarding the appropriate strategies, interrelationships and appropriate structure for program development. The development of program resources, the prevention technical assistance provider's role, the evaluating and planning cycle, and its relationship to the OASAS Prevention Workplan will also be discussed.
Prevention Practicum - P107
$75.00
12 CPP/CPS hours
This 1.5 day training (plus development and submission of a project) provides learning and practice within the five prevention competency domains. This course provides 9 clock hours of training in a classroom setting. Participants earn an additional 3 clock hours of time when they successfully complete and submit their project products to course instructors. If participants spend much more than three hours completing their project, the additional hours should be considered supervised practical experience in one or more of the performance domains.
Supervising Prevention Professionals, Volunteers, and Projects - P201
$120.00
12 CASAC/CPP/CPS hours
This two day training emphasizes the elements of supervision. Elements include the traits of an effective supervisor, supervisory styles, and problems of supervision (e.g., problems related to supervision of troubled employees, drug-free workplace policies and referrals to EAP).
Designing and Developing Effective Presentations & Training Sessions - P202
$60.00
6 CASAC/CPP/CPS hours
This one day training gives an overview of guidelines for designing and developing effective presentations and training sessions. The course covers project planning, analysis tasks, writing learning objectives, designing tests, designing structure and determining methods, the fun factor, the development process, pilots and evaluation.
Training and Facilitation Skills Enhancement - P203
$120.00
12 CASAC/CPP/CPS hours
On the first day of this two day training, participants will learn the difference between training and facilitation. They will gain an understanding of how to assess their own skills, how to use trainer tools, how to facilitate large and small groups and how to develop presentation/platform skills. The second day will include an understanding of participant application, extemporaneous speaking, how to lead energizers and icebreakers, techniques for action planning, and how to deal with problem participants and situations.
Pharmacology for Prevention Professionals - P204
$60.00
6 CASAC/CPP/CPS hours
During this one day training participants will gain an understanding of pharmacology basics as it relates to gateway drugs, inhalants and other depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens. Club drugs, designer drugs and steroids will also be discussed. Implications for prevention practitioners will be addressed for each of the drug categories.