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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 ...

18
JAN, 2024

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 ...

23
JAN, 2024

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...

30
JAN, 2024

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...

11
DEC, 2023

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...

12
DEC, 2023

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...

13
DEC, 2023

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...

14
DEC, 2023

Road to an "S" Study Group

9:30 am - 11:00 am

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...

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....

19
DEC, 2023

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...

21
DEC, 2023

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...
5
JAN, 2024

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...

8
JAN, 2024

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...

8
JAN, 2024

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...

9
JAN, 2024

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...

10
JAN, 2024

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...

11
JAN, 2024

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...

16
JAN, 2024

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...

16
JAN, 2024

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...

17
JAN, 2024

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...

17
JAN, 2024

Advanced Ethics for Prevention Professionals

9:00 am - 12:15 pm

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 ...

23
JAN, 2024

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...

24
JAN, 2024

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...

24
JAN, 2024

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...

25
JAN, 2024

Prevention Ethics Basics

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

 

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...

29
JAN, 2024

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...

2
FEB, 2024

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...

5
FEB, 2024

Preschool Prevention

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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...

5
FEB, 2024

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 ...

8
FEB, 2024

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...

9
FEB, 2024

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...

12
FEB, 2024

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...

13
FEB, 2024

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 ...

14
FEB, 2024

Prevention Science

9:00 am - 12:15 pm

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,...

15
FEB, 2024

Policy & Prevention at the Local Level

10:00 am - 10:30 am

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...

20
FEB, 2024

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...

22
FEB, 2024

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...

27
FEB, 2024

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...

4
MAR, 2024

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...

7
MAR, 2024

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...

13
MAR, 2024

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...

14
MAR, 2024

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...

19
MAR, 2024

Appalachian Culture

9:00 am - 10:30 am

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...

20
MAR, 2024

Prevention Education Series Spring 2024 Session A

9:00 am - 12:15 pm

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...

10
APR, 2024

Volunteer Management Strategies

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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...

16
APR, 2024

Advanced Prevention Ethics

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

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 ...

18
APR, 2024

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...

18
APR, 2024

Prevention Education Series Spring 2024 Session C

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

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...

18
APR, 2024

Prevention Education Series Spring 2024 Session B

6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

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 ...

18
APR, 2024

Prevention Core Competencies Training

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

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...

24
APR, 2024

May Prevention Core Competencies Training Series

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

 

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...

10
MAY, 2024

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 ...

14
MAY, 2024

June Prevention Science

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

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,...

11
JUN, 2024

June Prevention Core Competencies Training

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

 

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...

26
JUN, 2024

Prevention Education Series Summer 2024 Session A

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

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 ...

24
JUN, 2024

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 ...

25
JUN, 2024

Prevention Education Series Summer 2024 Session B

6:00 pm - 9:15 pm

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...

25
JUN, 2024

Prevention Education Series Summer 2024 Session C

9:00 am - 12:15 pm

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...

11
JUL, 2024
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