CE Credit Hours: 2.00 Continuing Education Credit Hours
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CE Course Description
While misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is a problem throughout the United States, communities vary greatly in the specific problems they face, the groups affected by those problems, and the events that inspire people to take action. This brief intermediate continuing education course, developed using information from The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers concise, practical information that organizations can use to plan and deliver substance use prevention strategies in a wide array of settings, through a variety of methods. An overview of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is presented as well as components of prevention theory, risk and protection factors, community needs, and strategies that work to prevent substance misuse. In addition, ways to address specific issues and audiences are addressed along with an overview of social marketing and media strategies and sample materials.
Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
CE Course Objectives
- Provide an overview of the need to implement strategies and programs to prevent substance use.
- Discuss essential qualities of successful substance misuse prevention methods.
- Identify strategies implemented and steps taken as communities and organizations begin conceptualizing and planning a prevention event.
- Describe detailed actions for planning different elements of the prevention event, including event support, promotion, outreach, and evaluation.
- Assess how knowledge of prevention theory can be beneficial in shaping actions that are credible and appropriate.
- Evaluate community needs, specific issues and audiences, as well as social media and marketing strategies that must be addressed within prevention efforts.
CE Course Outline
About This Guide (5 mins)
- Purpose of the Guide (2 mins)
- Overview of goals and objectives
- How to Use This Guide (3 mins)
- Explanation of structure and navigation
Focus on Fact Sheets (5 mins)
- What Are Fact Sheets? (2 mins)
- Role in community prevention efforts
- Using Fact Sheets Effectively (3 mins)
- Tailoring fact sheets to audiences
The Strategic Prevention Framework (10 mins)
- Overview of the Framework (5 mins)
- Steps: Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
- Why It’s Important (5 mins)
- Benefits of a structured prevention approach
Prevention Theory (10 mins)
- Core Principles (5 mins)
- Defining prevention science
- Behavioral change models
- Practical Application (5 mins)
- Examples of theory-driven strategies
Risk and Protection (10 mins)
- Understanding Risk Factors (5 mins)
- Identifying potential vulnerabilities
- Enhancing Protective Factors (5 mins)
- Building resilience in individuals and communities
Community Needs (10 mins)
- Assessing Needs (5 mins)
- Data collection and analysis techniques
- Prioritizing Interventions (5 mins)
- Matching strategies to community challenges
Strategies That Work (10 mins)
- Evidence-Based Approaches (5 mins)
- Examples of successful programs
- Adapting to Community Contexts (5 mins)
- Customizing interventions for local relevance
Issues and Audiences (10 mins)
- Identifying Key Issues (5 mins)
- Addressing specific community challenges
- Segmenting Audiences (5 mins)
- Reaching diverse populations effectively
Community Partners (5 mins)
- Building Partnerships (3 mins)
- Engaging stakeholders and allies
- Sustaining Collaboration (2 mins)
- Maintaining long-term relationships
Connecting With Your Audience (10 mins)
- Effective Communication Techniques (5 mins)
- Tailoring messages for impact
- Building Trust (5 mins)
- Establishing credibility in communities
Social Marketing (10 mins)
- What is Social Marketing? (5 mins)
- Using marketing principles for social good
- Successful Campaigns (5 mins)
- Case studies of impactful initiatives
Media and Social Media (10 mins)
- Traditional Media Strategies (5 mins)
- Press releases, interviews, and advertisements
- Leveraging Social Media (5 mins)
- Engaging audiences through digital platforms
Evaluation (5 mins)
- Why Evaluate? (3 mins)
- Importance of measuring outcomes
- Tools and Techniques (2 mins)
- Methods for assessing program effectiveness
Event Timeline (5 mins)
- Planning Steps (2 mins)
- Milestones and deadlines
- Staying Organized (3 mins)
- Tips for managing logistics
Sample Materials (5 mins)
- Examples and Templates (3 mins)
- Fact sheets, flyers, and presentations
- Adapting for Your Needs (2 mins)
- Customizing resources for specific purposes
Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Introductory
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Course Date: 2019-04-01
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