Prevention Core Competencies

The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals, covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. 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).

Course Goals:

• To provide an overview of prevention science and its application to practice.
• To strengthen understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches to prevention services.
• To raise awareness about the training and credentialing needs for the field.
• To encourage the pursuit of more specialized training.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation;
• Discuss 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.

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