Join us for an innovative four-day, virtual classroom training that will equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement effective, data-driven prevention strategies that reduce behavioral health disparities and promote overall wellness. This training is perfect for entry-level prevention specialists, individuals seeking certification, public health professionals, and health educators.
The SAPST includes a self-paced online component and virtual classroom training, totaling 31 training hours. Before registration will be approved for the in-person training, SAPST participants MUST complete the online course Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics.
What Does The SAPST Prepare You To Do?
- Improve Practice: Develop a comprehensive approach to prevention guided by SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework.
- Reduce Disparities: Identify the needs of vulnerable populations and enhance cultural competency to reduce behavioral health disparities.
- Sustain Prevention: Collaborate effectively across sectors to address shared risk factors and improve community health and well-being.
Certified Prevention Specialist Hours:
- IC&RC's Prevention Specialist Credentialing Approved: This training offers 31 hours that can be applied toward meeting the education/training requirement.
- Continuing education hours (CEUs) are only available to participants who complete the online and in-person training components.
Note: Although some of the content is similar, the SAPTS training does not meet the IDHS SUPP New Worker training requirements of IISUP I, IISUP II, and IISUP III.