Training Calendar
Continuing Education Hours:
Thanks to PreventionFIRST! the OCAM Network is able to provide Prevention & CHES Continuing Education Hours for our training sessions. You can expect to recieve your certificates of attendance within 30 days from the training session. PreventionFIRST uploads all certificates of attendance into CE Broker for you! If you have any questions or concerns regarding CEUs please reach out to Ryley Jones at rjones@prevention-first.org
In order to receive CEUs you must:
- Adhere to our Training Decorum Policies listed below
- Fill out the evaluation given at the end of the training session
- Provide your license/ credential numbers in your evaluation
Before attending any OCAM Network virtual meeting or training session please read our decorum policy linked below.
- Non-compliance with the above policies may result in dismissal from training sessions or non-issuance of continuing education hours. Repeated non-compliance across sessions may result in a ban from attending OCAM Networking training sessions.
- We value your commitment to the OCAM Network and appreciate your adherence to these guidelines to ensure a productive and positive virtual environment for participants.
- If you questions or concerns regarding CEUs please contact Ryley Jones at rjones@prevention-first.org
Training Calendar Categories
Conference Details
Theme: Realign, Refresh, & Refine Your Professional Skills
Date: Thursday June 5th, 2025 8am-4pm
Location: Marriott Columbus Northwest 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017
Description:
The 2025 Ohio Coaching & Mentoring Network's Conference will take place in Dublin, Ohio on ...
Building Capacity within your Community, Agency & ADAMHS Board for Problem Gambling Prevention
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 hours
Domain: P1: Planning & Evaluation (1 hour) & P4: Community Organization (2 hours)
Description:
With the expansion of gambling access and availability throughout Ohio, there is an ever-growing need for engaging in prevention efforts within communities to mitigate the h...
Appalachian Culture
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
1.5 hours
Domain: Cultural Competency
Description:
| 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 man... |
Conducting Environmental Scans for Community Change
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
3 Hours
Domain: P5: Public Policy & Environmental Change
Description: This training session is designed for beginner prevention professionals and coalition members to enhance their understanding of environmental scanning as a tool for community assessment and strategic pla...
Prevention in Appalachia
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
1.5 hours
Domains: Cultural Competency, AOD specific
Description: This course is an extension of the Appalachian Culture training; however, that training is not a prerequisite. After learning about the basics of Appalachian culture, prevention professionals should plan to re...
GWFPP: Ethical Practice in the Grants Profession, Grant Scams, and Writing the Program Plan
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
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 pr...
Prevention Supervision Collaborative
The Prevention Supervision Collaborative is a virtual group that will help to improve your prevention supervision skills, build new skills, and create a stronger network of prevention professionals. This group will meet on the first Friday of every month (Feb-June) from 9am-10am, each week being a d...
Creating A Sustainable Coalition from Day 1
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4- Community Organization
Description: Building a resilient and impactful coalition is essential for long-term success. This training for beginner prevention professionals will delve into key concepts and practical strategies to empower you in creating a susta...
Employee Development: Maximize Employee Engagement!
CEUS: Prevention, CHES
Hours: 3
Domain: PS1: Personnel Supervision & Program Management
Description: Employee development is not just important in the for-profit sector. Although these processes tend to be less common in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit and public organizations and their employees can...
Cultural Humility: A Vital Component to Prevention Efforts
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
2 Hours
Domains: Cultural Competency
Description: Join us to unravel the multifaceted layers of “culture”, while delving into the nuanced differences between cultural humility and cultural competence, gaining actionable insights for your collaborative efforts. Participants will...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- May 14th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Writing Grant Budgets & Budget Narratives That Tell a Story With Numbers!
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
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...
Hallucinogens and the Altered State of Consciousness (PM Training)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P2- Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Description:
This comprehensive training offers an in-depth exploration into the world of hallucinogens, designed for beginner prevention professionals seeking to understand their effects, usage, and prevention stra...
Empowering Prevention Leaders: Best Practices for Effective Prevention Supervision (May Course)
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS1- Personnel Supervision and Program Management Education
Description:
This training equips prevention supervisors with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively support and guide prevention professionals. Topics include understanding supervision rol...
How to Use Statewide Problem Gambling Campaigns to Impact Your Community
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 hours
Domain: P2: Prevention Education & Service Delivery (1 hour) & P3: Communications (2 hours)
Description:
| Ohio's has a number of award-winning statewide problem gambling campaigns that contain a variety of tools designed to be used by local professionals. This wo... |
Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention! May 2025
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P3- Communication
Description: “Finding and Using Your Voice: Advocating for Prevention!” is designed to empower beginner prevention professionals in their advocacy efforts with the knowledge and skills needed to champion prevention practices effectively. Disco...
May- Prevention Core Competencies Training
Prevention Core Competencies Training
May 28th-30th, 2025
* Please note you must attend all 3 days of this training
Day One: 9am-4pm
Day Two: 9am-4pm
Day Three: 9am-12:15pm
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
14.5 CEU hours total
Domain Breakdown:
P1:3 hours
P2: 3 hours
P4: 2.5 hours
P5: 3 ...
GWFPP: Writing Sustainability Plans, Writing Proposal Summaries, and Putting the Proposal Package Together
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
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 e...
AI for Prevention Professionals- June course
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
2 Hours
Domains: P3- Communication
Description:
This course provides prevention professionals with a comprehensive introduction to the practical applications of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in their daily work. We will explore user-friendly AI tools, including chatbots f...
June: Is the Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC) Credential Right for You? Exploring the Path to Advanced Certif
CEUs: Prevention
3 hours
Domain: Field Related
Description:
This training is designed for prevention professionals considering the Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC) credential. Please note that this session is for individuals who already have their OCPS. During this session, participants...
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains:PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
Description: A healthy organizational culture is the foundation of a thriving, successful workplace. This training is designed to guide leaders and team members through the essential components of creating and susta...
Maximizing Impact: Effective Volunteer Management for Community Prevention
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P4: Community Organization
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...
GWFPP: Working with Partners & Collaborators in Your Grant Processes & Managing the Grant Post-Award
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
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 proposa...
Prevention Education Series Summer 2025- Session A
Prevention Education Series- Summer 2025 Session A
Tuesdays Mornings from 9am-12:15pm (8 weeks)
June 17th, 2025- August 5th, 2025
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
24 Hours total
Domains: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, Ethics, Cultural Competency
Description: Join us for this 8 part series for new prevention profe...
Leadership Development: Elevate Your Prevention Leadership Impact!
CEUS: Prevention, CHES
Hours: 3
Domain: PS1: Personnel Supervision & Program Management
Description: Level up your key leadership skills and learn how to enhance your existing leadership abilities that will help you to realize greater organizational impact. This is an opportunity to learn from season...
CEUs: Prevention & CHES
3 Hours
Domain: P5: Public Policy & Environmental Change
Description: This beginner-level training equips prevention professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement compliance checks as an evidence-based strategy to prevent underage access to alcohol and tobacco p...
Why People Engage in Ineffective Prevention Strategies and How Prevention Professionals Can (and SHOULD) Advocate for Ch
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: P6 Professional Growth & Responsibility
Description: Many people intuitively believe in preventing individuals from experiencing the burdens of mental illness and substance use disorders, but they often do not know how to engage in those activities in a meaning...
Performance Reviews: How to Create a Culture of Feedback!
CEUS: Prevention, CHES
Hours: 3
Domain: PS1: Personnel Supervision & Program Management
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 evenl...
Grant Writing for Prevention Professionals: Tips for Surviving a Group Grant Writing Process
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
3 Hours
Domains: PS2- Administrative and Consultation Education
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 wr...
Prevention Education Series Summer 2025: Session C
Prevention Education Series- Summer 2025 Session C
Thursday Evenings from 6pm-9:15pm (8 weeks)
June 26th, 2025- August 14th, 2025
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
24 Hours total
Domains: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, Ethics, Cultural Competency
Description: Join us for this 8 part series for new prevention profes...
OCAM Group Technical Assistance- June 27th, 2025
Have you ever wanted to chat with an OCAM Coach and “pick their brain” on various subjects? Do you have a question but aren’t sure how, where, or when to ask it? Technical Assistance Group Session is a time to ask those questions!! You may or may not have other prevention professionals on the Zoom w...
Road to an "S" Study Group: Cohort #13
Road to an "S" Study Group Cohort #13
The Road to an "S" Study Group is a study group deisgned for individuals who are working on their OCPS credential. Please be sure to read the requirments and see if this group is right for you! There are a total of 8 test prep sessions, held on Mondays from 9:3...
Prevention Education Series Summer 2025: Session B
Prevention Education Series- Summer 2025 Session B
Wednesday Afternoons from 1pm-4:15pm (8 weeks)
July 9th, 2025- August 27th, 2025
CEUs: Prevention, CHES
24 Hours total
Domains: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, Ethics, Cultural Competency
Description: Join us for this 8 part series for new prevention prof...
