Course Catalog

Prevention works! But how? What are the foundations of evidence-based substance use and misuse prevention work? The 5 Prevention Skills Training (PST) modules provide an overview of prevention’s underlying principles from a blend of social science theories, research findings, and best practices.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Describe the Continuum of Care and its classifications of universal, selective, and indicated prevention. 
  2. Identify key transition periods across the lifespan, opportune for prevention efforts.    
  3. Discuss leading child development theories (i.e., from Bandura, Bowlby, Erikson, Freud, Piaget, and Vygotsky) and how they inform prevention efforts. 
  4. Describe why the adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to problems from substance use.    
  5. Apply the Cultural Competency Continuum in enhancing prevention work.    
  6. Define risk factors, protective factors, and resiliency in relationship to prevention.    
  7. Identify the five key protective factors families can provide to their children.   
  8. Describe prevention strategies to foster family connection and developmental assets.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 30max 
Continuing Education Hours: 3.0 hours (each)
Modules: Cultural Competency, Communication, Child and Adolescent Development, Risk and Protective Factors and Resilience, Prevention Across the Lifespan

IC&RC Prevention Domain(s):
  - Cultural Competency: Cultural Awareness-Related 
  - Communication: Domain 3: Communication
  - Child and Adolescent Development: Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery
  - Risk and Protective Factors and Resilience: Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery
  - Prevention Across the Lifespan: Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

Ethics in Prevention (EIP) training provides participants with an opportunity to explore the role and application of ethics in prevention work.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define ethics and related terms.
  2. Describe the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics.
  3. Use an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 30max
Continuing Education Hours: 3.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

This Advanced Ethics training provides participants with an opportunity to explore with greater depth the role and application of ethics in prevention work.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Refresh understanding of the Prevention Code of Ethics.
  2. Understand ethical issues related to prevention topics.
  3. Use an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics to real-life situations.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 30max
Continuing Education Hours: 6.5 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

The Basic Prevention Ethics - Refresher training provides participants who have already completed Ethics in Prevention Training with an opportunity to review the role and application of ethics in prevention work.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Review ethics in the field of prevention.
  2. Describe the key elements of the Prevention Code of Ethics.
  3. Apply the Ethical Decision-making Model to a case study.
  4. Identify at least one ethical issue related to the principles of non-discrimination and competence.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 50max
Continuing Education Hours: 3.5 Ethics (E)
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

As the use of social media as a communications tool grows, so too has its use in prevention and health promotion. This workshop highlights some considerations for applying the Prevention Code of Ethics to our social media activities in our prevention work.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Briefly describe the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics through the lens of social media interaction
  2. Identify three ethical issues in prevention related to social media
  3. List guidelines for using social media in prevention work
  4. Use an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics to current issues in prevention-related to social media

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 50max
Continuing Education Hours: 3.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is a foundational course of study in substance misuse prevention that blends a four-day, live virtual training with an interactive self-paced online unit. The SAPST is for individuals who have been in the field of prevention for at least one year. 

Learning Objectives:
  1. Address substance misuse prevention in the context of behavioral health.
  2. Improve practice by developing a comprehensive approach to prevention guided by SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework.
  3. Reduce behavioral health disparities by identifying the needs of vulnerable populations and improving cultural competence.
  4. Sustain prevention by collaborating effectively across sectors to address shared risk factors and improve the health and well-being of communities in a cohesive way.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 35max
Continuing Education Hours: 26.0
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s):
  - Domain 1: Planning and Evaluation
  - Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery
  - Domain 3: Communication
  - Domain 4: Community Organization
  - Domain 5: Public Policy and Environmental Changes
  - Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

The Prevention Specialist Exam Preparation Course will assist participants with studying for and subsequently taking the prevention specialist exam. This course covers the requirements and application process to become a Certified Prevention Specialist.

Learning Objectives:
​​1. Identify the requirements to become a Certified Prevention Specialist
2. Describe the structure and the content of the exam
3. Identify resources to help in preparation for the exam

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 50max
Continuing Education Hours: 3.0
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

This training explores how the words we use affect individuals in recovery. We will discuss research on common terminology and debunk commonly held beliefs and myths. Participants will learn to eliminate stigmatizing language through the strategies of storytelling and conducting a stigma audit.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the words we use and how they affect individuals with substance use disorders.
  2. Identify and debunk commonly held beliefs and myths.
  3. Apply strategies to eliminate stigmatizing language through storytelling.
  4. Perform a language audit to remove stigma.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 50max
Continuing Education Hours: 1.5
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s):  
  - Domain 3: Communication
  - Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

Addressing Opioid Overdose (AOOD) training provides participants with an opportunity to explore the role Texas prevention providers play in preventing opioid use disorders (OUD), and the resulting consequences.

Learning Objectives:
​​  1. Identify the factors that put individuals at increased risk for opioid overdose
  2. Describe the strategies for preventing opioid overdose and death in the event of an overdose
  3. Select appropriate overdose prevention strategies based on community conditions.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 20min / 50max
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): 
  - Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery
  - Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 15max
Continuing Education Hours: 5.5 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

The All Stars Core Curriculum Training is available online and allows implementers to complete the training on their own time and at their own pace. The length of each training course varies from 3-7 hours.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the importance of delaying the onset of risky behaviors, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, early sexual activity, and violence.
2. Identify the five strategies research has shown to have the greatest impact on delaying the onset with middle school age students.
3. Articulate how to impact the five research strategies when delivering each of the lessons of All Stars Core.
4. Describe how to effectively deliver each of the lessons of All Stars Core.

Format: Virtual
Continuing Education Hours: 3.0 - 7.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

Training provides training specifically in how to facilitate a support group using Rainbow Days’ evidence based CBSG® Program curricula.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the theoretical foundations, domains, and major messages of the CBSG Program.
2. Describe Adverse Childhood Experiences and the impact of trauma/toxic stress.
3. Identify risk and protective factor theories.
4. Apply Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts.
5. Describe the facilitator's role in implementing the CBSG Program.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 30max
Continuing Education Hours: 7.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

Botvin’s LifeSkills Training (LST) workshops prepare program providers to effectively implement the prevention education activities and teaching strategies found in the LST program. Training increases the effectiveness of the program and assists providers to develop implementation strategies for the program’s comfort and fit in individual sites.

Learning Objectives:
1. Review the background theory, research, and rationale behind the LST program.
2. Familiarize participants with the LifeSkills curriculum.
3. Teach participants the skills needed to successfully conduct the LST program.
4. Discuss practical implementation challenges.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 20max
Continuing Education Hours: 7.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

This orientation training for Positive Action instructs participants on how to implement the program by explaining the three basic elements of the Positive Action system: knowledge, skills, and climate. The training session will cover the PreK-12 curriculum and the outcomes and studies which produced them.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn and understand Positive Action as a System.
2. Discover the key elements of the program, such as its alignment to the TEKS and SEL competencies.
3. Review the extensive research conducted on Positive Action, the resulting outcomes, and recognitions as an evidence-based program.
4. Explore the comprehensive tools for delivering the program content and skills in depth with hands-on practice presenting the program lessons and activities.
5. Discuss steps on how to successfully implement with fidelity and across the different program types: YPI, YPS, YPU.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 30max
Continuing Education Hours: 4.5 hours virtual and 7.0 hours in person
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

Project TND training prepares participants to effectively implement the Project TND program. Project TND training workshop provides teachers with an understanding of the theoretical basis, content, instructional techniques, and objectives of the program.

Learning Objectives:
1. Become familiar with Project TND curriculum objectives, content, methods, and activities.
2. Understand the theory and research that support Project TND.
3. Learn how to implement Project TND with fidelity.
4. Observe and practice the teaching skills crucial to successful implementation.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 25max
Continuing Education Hours: 6.5 hours virtual and 12.0 hours in person
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

This orientation training for Strengthening Families Program 6-16 provides an overview of the program history, research, and implementation strategies for the SPF 6-16 program. This interactive training will be conducted over 2 days.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify information on Strengthening Families Program 7-17 evidenced-based research and effectiveness.
2. Learn strategies for implementation of the program through role play and teach-backs.
3. Understand how to implement and present the curriculum.

Format: In Person or Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 25max
Continuing Education Hours: 12.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

This orientation training for Strengthening Families Program 7-17 provides an overview of the program history, research, and implementation strategies for the SPF 7-17 program. This interactive virtual training will be conducted over 2 days.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify information on Strengthening Families Program 7-17 evidenced-based research and effectiveness.
2. Learn strategies for implementation of the program through role play and teach-backs.
3. Understand how to implement and present the curriculum.

Format: Virtual
Capacity: 10min / 20max
Continuing Education Hours: 6.5 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery

Competency is essential for any instructor delivering an evidence-based prevention program like Too Good for Drugs (TGFD). The fidelity model for TGFD includes completion of a Curriculum Training session as part of its built-in quality assurance mechanism.

Learning Objectives:
1. Explore the extensive research and rationale behind TGFD.
2. Apply evidence-based best practices and discuss their effectiveness.
3. Learn strategies for building resiliency.
4. Learn how to teach essential life skills and prevention strategies.
5. Explore the sequential development of skills and concepts through each grade level.

Format: In Person
Capacity: 10min / 30max
Continuing Education Hours: 7.0 hours
IC&RC Prevention Domain(s): Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery