Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies
Description
The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals is a four-day virtual training that covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. By taking this 16-hour training, you will be able to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of prevention and ultimately enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your community. The course covers a wide variety of topics including prevention science, community organization, needs & resource assessment, evidence-based interventions, and more.
The Prevention Core Competencies and accompanying knowledge, skills, and abilities offer professional direction to the prevention field, affecting staff development, career ladders, and pipelines, and providing guidance for training programs and service delivery qualification. The curriculum uses evidence-based strategies for adult learning and builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST), Foundations of Prevention Science and Practice Curriculum, and Universal Prevention Curriculum).
Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to
- Describe the key elements of prevention planning and evaluation.
- Define core prevention professional knowledge, skills, and competencies.
- Acknowledge the importance of research-based theories and processes that help explain and build effective prevention interventions.
- Describe how evidence-based (EB) prevention strategies can be delivered across settings including the family, school, media, community, or workplace.
Date and time
Monday-Thursday
July 27-30, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific