Prevention 101

Course Overview

Prevention 101

Overview

Our Prevention 101 course is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of substance use prevention. This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of key concepts, strategies, and frameworks essential for effective prevention work. Covering a range of topics, it offers foundational knowledge for professionals new to the field or those seeking to enhance their expertise.

Each lesson in the Prevention 101 course is worth 0.25 CEUs, providing a total of 1.50 CEUs upon completion of the entire course. This course is ideal for those seeking a foundational understanding of substance use prevention and its core principles.

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Course Highlights

Continuum of Care: Explore the continuum of care model, which outlines the range of services and supports available for individuals at various stages of substance use and recovery. Understand how this model integrates prevention with other aspects of care.
Evidence-Based Strategies: Learn about evidence-based strategies for substance use prevention. This lesson focuses on the importance of utilizing strategies that are grounded in research and have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing substance use.
History of Substance Use Prevention: Gain insights into the historical context of substance use prevention. This module covers the evolution of prevention efforts and the lessons learned over time that have shaped current practices.
Knowing the Data: Understand how to interpret and use data related to substance use and prevention. This lesson emphasizes the importance of data in guiding prevention strategies and evaluating their impact.
Risk & Protective Factors: Identify key risk and protective factors associated with substance use. Learn how to leverage this knowledge to develop targeted prevention strategies that address specific risks and enhance protective factors.
Strategic Prevention Framework: Dive into the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a structured approach to designing, implementing, and evaluating prevention efforts. This module covers each step of the SPF and its application in real-world settings.

Course Objectives

Understand Ethical Principles
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the core ethical principles that guide prevention professionals, including non-discrimination, competency, integrity, and confidentiality.
Apply Ethical Standards
Apply ethical standards to real-world scenarios in prevention work, ensuring that practice aligns with principles of fairness, respect, and professional conduct.
Commit to Ongoing Professional Development
Embrace a commitment to ongoing professional development, engaging in continued education and self-assessment to uphold ethical standards and improve practice.

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6 Lessons

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6 Knowledge Checks

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1.50 Continuing Education Units

Check out the Included Lessons

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core elements of substance use prevention, equipping participants with the foundational knowledge needed to support and implement effective prevention efforts.

This lesson provides an overview of the behavioral health continuum of care and delves into the three broad types of prevention interventions, which are universal, selective, and indicated.

This lesson will provide an overview of risk and protective factors and why it is important for prevention professionals to identify factors having the greatest impact on the target population.

This lesson introduces evidence-based prevention strategies and reviews the six developed and approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

This lesson provides an overview of data, data sources, and terminology for prevention professionals, as well as fundamental methods for reading data tables.