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Prevention Education Series Winter 2024 session A (Featured Course)
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts Janurary 18th, 2024- Ends March 7th, 2024
Every Thursday from 1pm-4:15pm ...
Prevention Education Series Winter 2024 Session B (Featured Course)
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts Janurary 23rd, 2024- Ends March 12th, 2024
Every Tuesday from 6pm-9:15pm ...
Prevention Education Series Winter 2024 Session C (Featured Course)
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts Janurary 30th, 2024- Ends March 19th, 2024
Every Tuesday from 9am-12:15pm...
Description: Too often, performance reviews are a non-concept and/or non-standardized, whereby managers/supervisors are left to their own devices to create and maintain an employee review process that is not evenly administered with all employees throughout a prevention organization. How can you mot...
Grant Writing: Writing Evaluation Plans that PROVE You are Worthy of Funding! (Morning Course)
Description: Whether you are new to grant writing or have been writing grant proposals for many years, you have definitely heard about the importance of program evaluations. An effective evaluation plan is an integral part of any grant proposal as it ultimately tells the funder that you have a robus...
Writing Goals, Objectives, & Outcomes that Clearly Demonstrate a Funder’s Return on Investment! (Afternoon Course)
Description: The goals and objectives section of your grant proposal can make or break your request for funding. This section of your proposal describes what your organization hopes to accomplish with your project and spells out the specific results or outcomes you plan to achieve. Ultimately, it al...
Performance Reviews: How to Create a Culture of Feedback! (Morning Course)
Description: Too often, performance reviews are a non-concept and/or non-standardized, whereby managers/supervisors are left to their own devices to create and maintain an employee review process that is not evenly administered with all employees throughout a prevention organization. How can you mot...
Road to an "S" Study Group
Road to an "S" Study Group Test Prep Sessions:
Description: Do you want to move to the OCPS credential level but you're afriad of the test? This study group may be for you!
Components:
1. Eight Test prep sessions
a. Must attend 50% to be considered active
b. Sessions will include some discussion, act...
Conflict Management: How to Handle Tough Workplace Situations with Finesse! (Morning Course)
Description: Passion and conflict often go hand in hand. Although having a heartfelt passion for a prevention organization’s mission is often the selling point that entices people to look for paid and volunteer positions, it is not surprising that this passion leaves few workplaces without conflict....
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Writing Evaluation Plans that PROVE You are Worthy of Funding! (Evening)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Whether you are new to grant writing or have been writing grant proposals for many years, you have definitely heard about the importance of program evaluations. An effective evaluation plan is an integral part of any grant proposal as it ultimately tells th...
Description:
| This interactive training gives individuals the skills to embed DEI practices and outcomes into their coalitions strategic action plan. Participants learn the basic structure of strategic planning, and how goals around diversity and inclusion can be integrated into each of these... |
Description: Most of us, if not all, have experienced trauma in some form. This training will provide prevention professionals with the tools needed to mitigate potentially traumatic messaging or projects as they deliver programming and/or build strategies for community change. Participants will rec...
Risk Management: An Ounce of Prevention! (Afternoon Course)
Description: Risk is a word we like to avoid in the prevention world. We are doers and givers, and we believe there are good things we can do to make a positive difference in our communities. We are multi-taskers and have far too many balls in the air to think about risk on a daily basis. The realit...
Organizational Change: True Change Comes from Within! (Morning Course)
Description: Change is a constant part of our lives in the field of prevention and how we navigate it can make or break an organization. Effective change management means strategically preparing and supporting the people around you through new ways of conducting business. This could be related to ev...
Can I Do This or That? Understanding the Prevention Professional’s Scope of Practice
Title: Can I Do This or That? Understanding the Prevention Professional’s Scope of Practice
Date: Wednesday, January 10th at 10am - 3pm
Presenter: Andrea Hoff MPA, GPC, OCPC, ICPS & Ashley Mack MPA, OCPC, ICPS
Details
Many professions have a defined “scope of practice,” meaning, those pr...
Grant Writing: Ethical Practice in the Grants Profession, Grant Scams, & Writing the Program Plan (Evening Course)
Description: Ethics in the grants profession seems fairly simple: be honest, practice with integrity, adhere to laws and regulations, value the freedom and privacy of those you serve, etc. However, as with any profession, there are gray areas in which we must all walk a fine line to determine how to...
Grant Writing: Writing Grant Budgets & Budget Narratives That Tell a Story With Numbers! (Morning)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: The grant budget and budget narrative are important components of your grant proposal because it shows the funder exactly what their valuable financial resources will support. While making a compelling written justification for your funding request is truly...
Organizational Change: True Change Comes from Within! (Afternoon Course)
Description: Change is a constant part of our lives in the field of prevention and how we navigate it can make or break an organization. Effective change management means strategically preparing and supporting the people around you through new ways of conducting business. This could be related to ev...
Where Do We Go From Here? Career Mapping for Prevention Professionals
Description: Once upon a time, employment options for prevention professionals were scarce and limited. But broadening cognizance of prevention in various fields and growing recognition of prevention professionals’ skills and expertise are opening doors to new opportunities in places and sectors whe...
The Hidden Dangers of Over-the-Counter Medications: Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals
Title: The Hidden Dangers of Over-the-Counter Medications: Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals
Date: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 from 1pm-4:15pm
Details
The Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals Series is designed to help individuals...
Advanced Ethics for Prevention Professionals
Details
CEUs: Prevention
3 hours
Domains: P7
**This course is meant for advanced prevention professionals with either an OCPS or OCPC. For newer prevention professionals, a regular or basic prevention ethics course is recommended.** Prevention professionals are required to follow an ethical code to ...
Risk Management: An Ounce of Prevention! (Morning Course)
Description: Risk is a word we like to avoid in the prevention world. We are doers and givers, and we believe there are good things we can do to make a positive difference in our communities. We are multi-taskers and have far too many balls in the air to think about risk on a daily basis. The realit...
Grant Writing: Ethical Practice in the Grants Profession, Grant Scams, and Writing the Program Plan
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Ethics in the grants profession seems fairly simple: be honest, practice with integrity, adhere to laws and regulations, value the freedom and privacy of those you serve, etc. However, as with any profession, there are gray areas in which we must all walk a...
Grant Writing: Writing Grant Budgets & Budget Narratives That Tell a Story With Numbers! (Evening)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: The grant budget and budget narrative are important components of your grant proposal because it shows the funder exactly what their valuable financial resources will support. While making a compelling written justification for your funding request is truly...
Prevention Ethics Basics
Title: Prevention Ethics Basics
January 29th. 2024 from 1pm- 4:15pm
Presenter: Jennifer Benson
Details:
The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB) Code of Ethics for Prevention Professionals and Prevention Scope of Practice are different from those for other disciplines. This tr...
Logic Models: Laying the Groundwork for Community Level Change
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Coalitions work diligently to create healthier communities and environments for the residents of that community. But how do you do this in an intentional and strategic way that will produce the greatest likelihood of achieving positive outcomes for your com...
Public Relations: Sometimes Your Organization’s Fate is in Their Hands! (Afternoon Course)
Description: The public has a lot of say about your prevention organization's fate. If you are not known or seen as impactful, donors will not give, and your nonprofit organization will fail to reach its goals. Implementing effective public relations strategies within your prevention organization ca...
Preschool Prevention
Prevention & CHES CEUs
Domain: P2-Prevention Education & Service Delivery
1.5 Hours
Description: Prevention services often focus on the middle and high school years. Multiple protective factors can be implemented in the preschool years. This course will review preschool development, preschool pre...
Grant Writing:Writing Sustainability Plans, Writing Proposal Summaries, & Putting the Proposal Package Together(Evening)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Grant writing can seem like a daunting task, and it is easy to feel unsure about how to write the individual sections of a successful proposal. Writing an effective sustainability plan is critical to ensure funders are confident that your services will not ...
Public Relations: Sometimes Your Organization’s Fate is in Their Hands! (Morning Course)
Description: The public has a lot of say about your prevention organization's fate. If you are not known or seen as impactful, donors will not give, and your nonprofit organization will fail to reach its goals. Implementing effective public relations strategies within your prevention organization ca...
Continuous Quality Improvement: Putting Quality at the Heart of Everything You Do! (Afternoon Course)
Description: There is never a shortage of well-meaning leaders, public officials, funders, and community stakeholders who want to know: 1) if your prevention services/strategies are working, and 2) if their limited dollars are being spent wisely. Smart organizations understand the importance of havi...
Grant Writing: Working with Partners and Collaborators in Your Grant Processes & Managing the Grant Post-Award (Morning)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Many funders require collaborations with external organizational partners in their grants process and, therefore, this has become an increasingly essential component of writing successful grant proposals. Having these partnerships in place will strengthen y...
Grant Writing:Writing Sustainability Plans, Writing Proposal Summaries,&Putting the Proposal Package Together(Afternoon)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Grant writing can seem like a daunting task, and it is easy to feel unsure about how to write the individual sections of a successful proposal. Writing an effective sustainability plan is critical to ensure funders are confident that your services will not ...
Prevention Science
Prevention is a science built on research and data. In this workshop, we will discuss the science of prevention and how research on various theories has strengthened strategies. We will learn about how to use science, data, and research to gauge the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Finally,...
Policy & Prevention at the Local Level
Description: Traditional prevention has historically focused on prevention professionals teaching individuals how to make healthy decisions to avoid early initiation of substance use and challenges with mental wellness. However, healthy individuals can only stay healthy for so long if they do not re...
Grant Writing: Working with Partners and Collaborators in Your Grant Processes & Managing the Grant Post-Award (Evening)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Many funders require collaborations with external organizational partners in their grants process and, therefore, this has become an increasingly essential component of writing successful grant proposals. Having these partnerships in place will strengthen y...
Continuous Quality Improvement: Putting Quality at the Heart of Everything You Do! (Morning Course)
Description: There is never a shortage of well-meaning leaders, public officials, funders, and community stakeholders who want to know: 1) if your prevention services/strategies are working, and 2) if their limited dollars are being spent wisely. Smart organizations understand the importance of havi...
Description: A business plan is an important strategic tool for any organization. Even a brief prevention business plan will push you to do research, crystallize your purpose, and polish your messaging. Without a business plan, you will have a harder time obtaining grants, attracting donors, obtaini...
7 Strategies for Community Change: Your Guide to Implementing Environmental Prevention Efforts that Work
Description: Many prevention professionals and community coalitions work diligently in deciding which prevention strategies to implement within their communities. With a plethora of both individual and environmental prevention options, how do you choose, and which ones are going to have the greatest...
Description: A business plan is an important strategic tool for any organization. Even a brief prevention business plan will push you to do research, crystallize your purpose, and polish your messaging. Without a business plan, you will have a harder time obtaining grants, attracting donors, obtaini...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Tips for Surviving a Group Grant Writing Process (Evening)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Many people serve as the sole grant writer for their prevention organization. However, many more people write grants in a team environment. While working with a team can ease the burden of the grant writing workload, it also comes with its own challenges (a...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Tips for Surviving a Group Grant Writing Process (Afternoon)
VENUE: OCAM Virtual Training
Description: Many people serve as the sole grant writer for their prevention organization. However, many more people write grants in a team environment. While working with a team can ease the burden of the grant writing workload, it also comes with its own challenges (a...
Appalachian Culture
Of the 88 counties in Ohio, 32 are considered to be part of Appalachia. The people, food, music, and culture are unique to this region. In this training, we will discuss Appalachian Culture’s rich history and the many contributions of this region to Ohio. We will also seek to understand those wh...
Prevention Education Series Spring 2024 Session A
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts April 10th, 2024- Ends May 29th, 2024
Every Wednesday from 9am-12:15pm fo...
Volunteer Management Strategies
Description: Are you a coalition leader whose coalition is struggling to accomplish goals? Do you lead volunteers in a community prevention program but have no idea how to retain them? Are you a volunteer manager who hears a lot of frustration from recruited volunteers? In this workshop, participant...
Advanced Prevention Ethics
Details
CEUs: Prevention
3 hours
Domains: P7
**This course is meant for advanced prevention professionals with either an OCPS or OCPC. For newer prevention professionals, a regular or basic prevention ethics course is recommended.** Prevention professionals are required to follow an ethical code to ...
Project Management: Reinvent the Business of Doing Good!
Title: Project Management: Reinvent the Business of Doing Good!
Date: April 18th, 2024 1pm-4:15pm
Presenter: Andrea Hoff
Presenter Bio: Andrea Hoff is the Owner & President of You Thrive Training & Consulting, LLC, a company that provides training and consulting services in the areas of behavior...
Prevention Education Series Spring 2024 Session C
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts April 18th, 2024- Ends June 13th, 2024
*skipping May 2nd for the Ohio Pre...
Prevention Education Series Spring 2024 Session B
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts April 18th, 2024- Ends June 6th, 2024
Every Thursday from 6pm-9:15pm for ...
Prevention Core Competencies Training
Title: Prevention Core Competencies Training
Dates: April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2024
*Note: You must be able to attend all three days of this training!
Presenters: Christi Valentini-Lackner, Ryley Jones, Claire Spada
Details
The Prevention Core Competencies is a training series created by PT...
May Prevention Core Competencies Training Series
Title: Prevention Core Competencies Training
Dates: May 7th, 8th, and 10th, 2024
*Note: You must be able to attend all three days of this training!
Presenters: Christi Valentini-Lackner, Ryley Jones, Claire Spada, and Leslie Hoylman
Details
The Prevention Core Competencies is a training seri...
The Art of Meeting Facilitation: Facilitating Prevention Coalition Meetings that People will Actually Want to Attend!
Description: The structure and facilitation of a coalition meeting is the backbone of a strong coalition. Yet, this is a skillset many individuals are never professionally trained in. This session will focus on the major components of a coalition meeting, identifying and appropriately responding to ...
June Prevention Science
Prevention is a science built on research and data. In this workshop, we will discuss the science of prevention and how research on various theories has strengthened strategies. We will learn about how to use science, data, and research to gauge the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Finally,...
June Prevention Core Competencies Training
Title: Prevention Core Competencies Training
Dates: June 24th, 25th, 26th, 2024
*Note: You must be able to attend all three days of this training!
Presenters: Christi Valentini-Lackner, Ryley Jones, Claire Spada, and Leslie Hoylman
Details
The Prevention Core Competencies is a training se...
Prevention Education Series Summer 2024 Session A
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts June 24th, 2024- Ends August 12th, 2024
Every Monday from 1pm-4:15pm for ...
Can I Do This or That? Understanding the Prevention Professional’s Scope of Practice (Mid Morning Course)
Description: Many professions have a defined “scope of practice,” meaning, those procedures, actions, and processes that a practitioner is permitted to undertake under the terms of their professional certification or license. That particular scope of practice is limited to that which the law allows ...
Prevention Education Series Summer 2024 Session B
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts June 25th, 2024- Ends August 13th, 2024
Every Tuesday from 6pm-9:15pm for...
Prevention Education Series Summer 2024 Session C
This 8-week course is meant for those new to the field of prevention to prepare them for the workforce and credentialing. Participants will gain knowledge of basic prevention theory and its application in communities.
Starts July 11th, 2024- Ends August 29th, 2024
Every Thursday from 9am-12:15pm f...
