SAPST - In Person Training

January 17 - 20, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Category:
Core Certification Prevention Training
Delivery:
In-Person Training
Duration:
26 hours total over 4 days
Language:
English
Region:
Region 3, Metroplex
Location:

Recovery Resource Council
1349 Empire Central Dr, Ste 800,
Dallas, TX 75247
United States

Registration Deadline:
Registration for this training is currently closed

This training is intended for substance use prevention professionals in Texas who have been in the field of prevention for at least 1 year.

About the SAPST Training:

The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) is a foundational course of study in substance abuse prevention. The SAPST was developed by SAMHSA. It is for entry-level prevention practitioners working in states, jurisdictions, tribes and communities. The SAPST training is grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework. It provides knowledge and skills to implement effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness.

PreRequisite: 5 hour self paced introductory online module
Day 1 Tuesday, January 17, 2022- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)
Day 2 Wednesday, January 18, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)
Day 3 Thursday, January 19, 2022 - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)
Day 4 Friday, January 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)

Continuing Education Hours: 26.0* total over 4 days
Satisfactory completion of continuing education hours (CEHs) requires attending at least 85% of the training duration, participating in activities (e.g., polls, breakout groups), and completing the training evaluation.

Requirements:
Participants must be substance use prevention professionals in Texas who have been in the field of prevention for at least 1 year.

Registration:
This training is limited to 24 participants. You must submit a registration and be approved to attend (you will receive an email approving or denying your registration). 

Questions:
Please direct any questions about this training to TPT via email tpt@carecg.com or by calling 1-888-878-0865.

Presented by:
Brent Blackburn Headshot

Brent Blackburn, CPS

Brent Blackburn is a Certified Prevention Specialist that has over 30 years of experience in alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention, youth leadership and youth/adult partnerships. Brent’s experience comes from working with communities in every corner of the nation - from small local groups to state and national organizations. Brent enjoys training on a variety of topics and with diverse audiences. Brent’s style helps to make each training an interactive and hands on learning adventure, with practical strategies for learners to implement in their work. Brent currently serves as the Executive Director of Extreme Youth Leadership working to create connections in the community that will reduce substance abuse and engage young people in partnership with adults, to solve local problems. Brent is a proud husband and father, who enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Misty and their son Joseph.

*Provider approved by the TCB Standards Committee, Provider Number 2032-18, (26.0) hours Prevention (P). Expires 12/23. 

Registration for this training is currently closed