THIS COURSE IS FULL. NO ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. This two-week, asynchronous, online moderated course explores the six principles of the Substance Misuse Prevention Code of Ethics, brought to life with realistic examples designed to enhance participant understanding. The course also introduces a decision-making process to help practitioners apply this code to a variety of ethical dilemmas, and an online discussion area to facilitate discussion with other course participants. This is a self-paced, moderated course meaning there are no real time events. You will be asked to complete content modules on HealtheKnowledge and participate in learning forums that will be moderated by a trainer. This course will take approximately six hours to complete over the course of two weeks. Modules will be released on March 16, 18, 20, 25, and 27. On completing all assignments and passing the assessment at the end of the course (80% correct), participants will receive a certificate of completion for six hours. As a participant in this course, you will be expected to: Read the course content for each day, according to the course schedule. Participate in five online learning forums. This includes posting a response to 3 to 5 discussion questions per forum, reviewing a case example, and completing a corresponding worksheet per forum, as well as reviewing the posts from fellow course participants and posting at least one response. Review the online summaries provided by the course moderator. Complete the online assessment at the end of the course. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY: The course is limited to 35 substance misuse prevention professionals working in Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) on a first-come, first-serve basis for applicants who meet the required criteria. Applications received from those outside Region 5 will be put on a wait list and accepted if space is available. Click on the “Register” button to access the application. AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE LEVEL Click for info LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define ethics and related terms Describe the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics Use an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics IC&RC PREVENTION DOMAIN(S): 6 PRESENTER: Sheila Nesbitt Sheila Nesbitt has worked in the field of substance misuse prevention for more than 20 years. She is currently the trauma outreach and prevention coordinator at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Minneapolis. In this role she plans and conducts programs to help people and communities reduce the number and severity of traumatic injuries, including those from alcohol and other drug use. She formerly worked at the Education Development Center, Minnesota Institute of Public Health, and the National Crime Prevention Council. CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) is a hybrid training that blends a pre-requisite, self-paced online course with four days of live virtual training. Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), the SAPST provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes and wellness. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ What does the SAPST prepare practitioners to do? Address substance misuse prevention in the context of behavioral health Improve practice by developing a comprehensive approach to prevention guided by SAMHSA’s SPF Sustain prevention by collaborating effectively across sectors to address shared risk and protective factors and improve the health and well-being of communities in a cohesive way ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ What does the SAPST cover? Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (HealtheKnowledge.org Pre-SAPST online course) Basic terminology and facts History of substance use and prevention in the U.S. Substances and the brain Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs  Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice Behavioral health Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services Public health approach Risk and protective factors Developmental perspective Application: SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework Assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation Cultural competency, sustainability This training is using SAPST materials that are compliant with the current federal administration. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ This training has a pre-requisite! Completion of the 5-hour HealtheKnowledge.org online course, "Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST Course)," is required prior to the training. Course certificates of completion must be uploaded upon registration. Certificates will be verified before registration is considered complete. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Level of Commitment: The expected time commitment for this training is 31 hours: a) 5 hours for completion of the online course prior to registration b) 26 hours for completion of the virtual training (20 hours of live virtual instruction plus 6 hours of independent learning assignments) In order to receive a certificate of completion for the virtual training, participants must be present for the entire training. No partial credit will be given. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Who Should Participate: Priority registration for this training is limited to community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Participants located outside our region may join a waitlist and will be invited if space allows. Deadline to register is March 7, 2026. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Presenters: Sandra Puerini Del Sesto, M.Ed, ACPS, is a consultant and master trainer who has provided community and strategic planning, program development, and capacity building in all areas of prevention practice throughout the United States. She was the founder and for 30 years the executive director of a statewide, multi-service prevention program and a founder of Rhode Island’s largest non-profit treatment program. In addition to her prevention work, she was the founding director of the Institute for Addiction Recovery at Rhode Island College. Sandra is a delegate to and the former Prevention Committee Co-Chair of the IC&RC. She is a member of the faculty and advisory board of the New England School of Addiction Studies, a member of the Advisory Board for the National Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), the National Hispanic/Latino PTTC and the New England PTTC. Sandra is a co-author of SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) and its Basic and Advanced Prevention Ethics as well as many other courses and webinars. She has previously trained members of the US National Guard in prevention planning. Sandra received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College (Newton), and her Master’s degree in counselor education from Rhode Island College. She also completed a certificate program in nonprofit management through Brown University in Providence. Ms. Del Sesto is an Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist.   Albert Gay is a national trainer and consultant in the field of substance use prevention. Over the years, he has worked on many federal, state, county, and local level projects. While working within the field of public health, he has directed substance misuse and HIV prevention strategies. He has trained healthcare workers, the United States military, and multiple coalitions within a collaborative strategy framework. Within his community, Albert has served as chair and coordinator for local prevention coalitions. Albert is dedicated to ministry and faith-based initiatives, youth work, public health and mental health promotion, cultural humility, and organizational development. Albert Gay is currently the President of Albert Gay Incorporated. He provides training and technical services to non-profit, faith-based, community organizations, and governmental entities. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Dates & Times: States & American Samoa March 16, 19, 23, 26, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.     Pacific (including Arizona) 07:30 a.m. – 01:30 p.m.     Hawaii (view in your time zone) ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Cost: FREE! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Certificates of Attendance: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 26 hours for completing this virtual training. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ To Register: Click here to register for SPF Application for Prevention Success Training ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Questions: Please contact Tyler Dean ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions, please contact Britany Wiele ([email protected]).

In this comprehensive 6-hour training, supervisors of substance misuse prevention professionals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support and guide substance misuse prevention professionals in their roles. Grounded in the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains, this training will provide supervisors with practical tools and strategies to enhance their supervision practices. Participants will explore the core competencies of substance misuse prevention professionals, learn how to provide constructive feedback, and develop techniques for fostering professional growth and development within their teams. Through interactive discussions and case studies, supervisors will leave equipped to create a supportive and empowering work environment for prevention professionals.   AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE LEVEL Click for info LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Understand the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains and their relevance to effective supervision. Develop and refine supervisory skills tailored to the unique needs of prevention professionals, including communication, feedback, and performance evaluation. Implement strategies to support the ongoing professional development and growth of prevention specialists through mentoring, coaching, and continuous learning opportunities. Promote the ethical considerations and standards that guide prevention professionals and ensure these are upheld in supervisory practices. Implement effective feedback mechanisms by providing constructive and actionable feedback that promotes improvement and professional excellence among prevention specialists. Implement techniques for building a positive and empowering work environment that fosters collaboration, motivation, and high performance within prevention teams. DATES AND TIMES:  Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00-1:00 PM CT Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 10:00-1:00 PM CT CERTIFICATES: Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. PRESENTER:  Nicole M. Augustine, MPH, MCHES  Nicole M. Augustine, Founder & CEO of RIZE Consultants Inc., embodies the spirit of innovation and advocacy in public health. With a vibrant career launched from Cornell University and propelled at George Washington University School of Public Health, Nicole has evolved into a beacon of prevention and public health. In 2022, she authored the "Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide," a key resource for substance use disorder prevention professionals. The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.