Minnesota Prevention Resource Center
The best way to prevent substance abuse is by addressing its root causes.
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center supports people and organizations to engage this effort.
You can help. Learn about substance abuse prevention work near you.
Upcoming Trainings
january 2020
Event Details
Date Jan. 13 – 16, 2020 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Location DoubleTree Park Place by Hilton 1500 Park Place Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 About The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training is MPRC's foundational course of study.
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Event Details
Date
Jan. 13 – 16, 2020
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
DoubleTree Park Place by Hilton
1500 Park Place Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416
About
The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training is MPRC’s foundational course of study. It is grounded in current research and designed to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to the prevention field, and is a 40-hour training (including a pre-training online session).
Who is the training for?
People who are new to prevention work, those working in related fields—public health, education, law enforcement, youth work, faith communities, healthcare—and coalition members working to improve community health.
What does the training provide?
- Skills to implement effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce health disparities and improve wellness.
- 31 hours of participation eligible for the Certified Prevention Professional credential. Also approved for credits from the Board of Social work.
Presenters: Regional Prevention Coordinators
Cost
$250 – includes training manual and breakfast, lunch and snacks each training day
Not included: evening meals, hotel, transportation, or fees associated with applying for and submitting the CPP certificate
Limited scholarships are available to cover registration cost. Those working in prevention-related fields, operating without prevention funding, or serving minority communities are encouraged to contact us.
Contact Hours
This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 31 total Category I continuing education contact hours. There are no maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available for this training.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the DoubleTree Park Place for this event. Please stay tuned for block pricing.
Refund Policy
All refunds will be charged a 10% ($25) administrative fee and will be issued up to 7 days before the training.
Contact
Esha Seth, Events Manager
651-646-3005 ext. 328
Time
13 (Monday) 8:00 am - 16 (Thursday) 4:30 pm
Location
DoubleTree Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd
Event Details
Date January 29, 2020 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location DoubleTree Park Place by Hilton 1500 Park Place Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 About Appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention, this interactive, case-based
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Event Details
Date
January 29, 2020
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
DoubleTree Park Place by Hilton
1500 Park Place Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416
About
Appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention, this interactive, case-based course invites participants to explore the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics. A four-step decision-making process, designed to help practitioners navigate the ethical dilemmas they face, will also be discussed and applied. This 8 hour course meets the ethics training requirement for prevention professional certification, and is approved for credits from the Board of Social work.
It is recommended that Ethics in Prevention participants complete the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) prior to this training or be currently working or volunteering in the field of substance abuse prevention.
Cost
$100 Includes training materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
Contact Hours
This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 6 total Category I continuing education contact hours. There are no maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available for this training.
Refund Policy
All refunds will be charged a 10% ($10) administrative fee for refunds. Refunds will issued up to 7 days before the training.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the DoubleTree Park Place for this event. Please stay tuned for block pricing.
Meet Your Trainers, the Regional Prevention Coordinators
Questions?
Esha Seth, Events Coordinator
651-646-3005 ext. 328
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
DoubleTree Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd