February 13, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This training is intended for substance use prevention professionals in Texas.
Prevention works! But how? What are the foundations of evidence-based substance use and misuse prevention work? The 15-hour Prevention Skills Training (PST) provides an overview of prevention’s underlying principles. Certified trainers equip participants with introductory knowledge and skills over 5 independent learning modules.
This course is one module of the 15-hour PST. This training requires five separate registrations to attend each of the five modules
Risk Factors, Protective Factors and Resiliency are key terms for effective prevention efforts. This module will look in depth at the definitions and review how effective prevention focusing on reducing risk factors, and strengthening protective factors can reduce a person’s chance of developing a mental and/or substance use disorder.
Continuing Education Hours: 3.0*
Satisfactory completion of continuing education hours (CEHs) requires attending at least 85% of the training duration, participating in activities (e.g., polls, breakout rooms), and completing the training evaluation.
Requirements
This PST is virtual, occurring live over Zoom. All participants are encouraged to join on camera and expected to fully engage in the training to be eligible to receive a Continuing Education (CE) certificate upon completion.
Registration
This training requires five separate registrations to attend each of the five modules. Registration priority will given to substance use prevention providers who have never completed a PST previously. Approved registrants will receive an email confirmation.
Questions
Please direct any questions about this training to TPT via email tpt@carecg.com or by calling 1-888-878-0865.