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Virtual SAPST - SPF Application for Prevention Success Training

The Virtual SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with a combination of live, interactive sessions conducted over video conferencing. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the Virtual SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness.

Please note the following:

Course preparation - Participants will need to create an account and complete the Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST 5-hour Course). Completion is required, with the certificate of completion submitted by April 22nd to [email protected]. There are no exceptions - the certificate is required for entry to the course.
Course Capacity - The registration allows for 30 participants. All applications reviewed and participants will be notified of their approval to participate. The registration will close after 30 individuals have registered.
Participation -Participants must be present at all four days of training and complete the online portion to receive a certificate and CEUs.

The expected time commitment for this training is 31 hours. Participants must complete the entire SAPST to receive a certificate for 31 hours of participation. No partial credit will be given.  This training has been approved by the Iowa Board of Certification.

Learning Objectives:

The Virtual SAPST includes the following topic areas:

  • Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (self-paced, online)
    • Basic terminology and facts
    • History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.
    • Addiction and the brain
    • Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug
  • Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (live video-conference sessions)
    • Behavioral health
    • Institute of Medicine’s/National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Continuum of Care
    • Public health approach
    • Risk and protective factors
    • Developmental perspective
  • Application: SAMHSA’s SPF (live video-conference sessions)
    • Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation
    • Cultural competence, sustainability

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For trainings that indicate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available, contact the organizer and/or the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation to verify that the credits will count toward the continuing education requirements of your licensure or certification. 

Event Location

Virtual

Event Details

Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Community partners and grantees
Prevention coalitions
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
Yes