Beginning Level

This is the foundational ethics course all preventionist need to take. This course is designed to explore each principle in the ethical standards established by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals. Participants will be provided with the Prevention Code of Ethics and use this code to demonstrate knowledge of the standards in different activities. Participants will also explore the importance of ethical decision-making models that can be helpful when facing dilemmas. This online training provides the required six hours of ethics training for certification or re-certification. This course is also required before Advanced Ethics training is taken. NOTE: OSAP usually offers Ethics twice in a fiscal year. Plan ahead and take this training if you will need Ethics by or before July of 2022.

FACILITATOR: Ginny Adame, SCPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.0 (Ethics)

This training is one of the most important a Preventionist can take. This “boot camp” uses an interactive format to introduce the history of prevention and examines theories put into practice in our profession. Participants will also take an in depth look at the Strategic Prevention Framework and the activities that fall under each component (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competence and sustainability). You will be provided with a manual that will serve as an excellent reference source for years to come. This training has been updated with a lot of new information and will be useful to both the novice and experienced preventionist. To successfully complete this course participants must complete online work before the afternoon session. If online work is not completed CEHs cannot be issued. Plan on spending 4 full days on this training (8:00-5:00).

FACILITATOR: Tiffany M. Martinez-Durant, MS, MCHES, CPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 33.6
HYBRID SCHEDULE: Online work in mornings; Live web-based sessions 1:00-5:00.

Never have we been tasked with creating community change with only virtual technology. When we provide prevention services like meetings, increasing knowledge and awareness, and planning sessions virtually, we must do so in a way that creates and maintains enthusiasm for participants.  Effective and engaging meetings require creative uses of technology and thorough preparation. Take away shared space and direct human interaction, the meeting facilitator needs new tools to create community. This training will provide an overview of the elements of effective meetings. We will also review facilitation tips and practice interactive activities geared to virtual meetings. By the end of the training everyone will identify at least 3 ways they will make their meeting(s) more engaging.

FACILITATOR: Paula Feathers, MA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6
SESSIONS: Live web-based, Oct 5-6 (9:00am - 12:00 noon each day) 

This course is designed to provide substance use preventionists with an overview of inhalant misuse. Though not a lot of attention is paid to inhalants, according the 2019 NM Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey, they are one of the top 5 drugs used by middle school students. The early use of this drug can have profound impacts on our kids. Participants will explore what substances people inhale for intoxicating effects, the short- and long-term effects of inhalant misuse, symptoms of inhalant misuse, and will review evidence based and best or promising practices to prevent inhalant misuse. This is an instructor lead nine (9) day course, meaning participants will complete the entire training online at their own pace, with the assistance of a facilitator.  This training will provide participants with the knowledge they need to be a resource on inhalant misuse in their community.

FACILITATOR: Ginny Adame, SCPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6 Drug Specific 
LOCATION: Self-paced Online Training, open from January 18-26.

This training is one of the most important a Preventionist can take.  This “boot camp” uses an interactive format to introduce the history of prevention and examines theories put into practice in our profession. Participants will also take an in depth look at the Strategic Prevention Framework and the activities that fall under each component (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competence and sustainability). You will be provided with a manual that will serve as an excellent reference source for years to come. This training has been updated with a lot of new information and will be useful to both the novice and experienced preventionist. This is planned as in-person training. If the COVID numbers impact in-person availability, this will be moved to online during the same times.

FACILITATOR: Tracey Cordero, MBA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 33.6
SESSIONS: Online and live web-based (8:00am - 5:00pm each day).

Electronic cigarette (also known as e-cig, JUUL, vape pen, and vaporizer) use rates are rapidly rising. They are one of the most used substances by both middle school and high school students. What makes them so appealing to adults and youth? This training will explore what e-cigs are, how they compare to commercial combustible cigarettes, and how they affect the body. Participants will examine use data, populations heavily burdened by e-cigs, and recent changes to laws. The training will also review best practices in prevention to reduce e-cig use.

FACILITATOR: Alex Ross-Reed
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6 Drug Specific
HYBRID SCHEDULE: March 9 (online) March 10 (online until 11:00am and Live web-based session from 1:00-4:00pm)

Social Host ordinances are an environmental prevention strategy that have the potential to reduce some of the harmful consequences alcohol can have on our communities. Like most environmental strategies, planning prevention’s role in the strategy requires careful consideration and partnerships. Special attention will be paid to the roles of education, advocacy, and lobbying so those using federal and state funds will be clear about what they can and can’t do. This training will provide a step-by-step plan to pass a Social Host Ordinance in your city or county. The plan will include determining community readiness; educating stakeholders; engaging community leaders; presenting to the city or county commission; collecting ongoing data; and, informing the community of results. 

FACILITATOR: Pamela Drake
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6
SESSIONS: Live web-based, Mar 29-30, 2022 (9:00am - 12:00pm each day) 

This is the foundational ethics course all preventionists need to take. This course is designed to explore each principle in the ethical standards established by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals. Participants will be provided with the Prevention Code of Ethics and use this code to demonstrate knowledge of the standards in different activities. Participants will also explore the importance of ethical decision-making models that can be helpful when facing dilemmas. This session provides the required six hours of ethics training for certification or re-certification. This course is also required before an Advanced Ethics training can be taken through this training system.

FACILITATOR: Ginny Adame, SCPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6 Ethics
SESSIONS: Live web-based, June 14-15, 2022 (9:00am - 11:45am each day) 

Opioids have steadily been gaining national attention because of the havoc prescribed pain killing opioids have had on people and communities. Opioids have long been a part of our society and we have had misuse and abuse epidemics before. This online training will provide a comprehensive overview of opioids including; historical timeline, ways it is administered, different forms of the drug, how they physiologically impact the body, and a brief review of prevention strategies that have been used to decrease use. This training will prepare preventionists to answer questions, provide information, and have a PowerPoint with useful information that can be used when needed in your community. Note: this is a self-paced online training so be prepared and set aside dedicated time to work on this training.

FACILITATOR: TBD
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 12 Drug Specific 
LOCATION: Self-paced Online Training, open from June 20-28.

Alcohol misuse continues to be the cause of many harmful consequences for individuals and communities. This course is designed to provide substance use preventionists with a comprehensive overview of many aspects of alcohol. Participants will explore data, review different types of alcohol, and examine what alcohol does to the body with short and long-term use. Evidence-based strategies to prevent alcohol misuse and abuse will be considered in depth. To successfully complete this training participants will complete assignments, create a PowerPoint presentation, and pass the post test. This training will provide participants with the knowledge they need to be a resource on alcohol misuse prevention in their community. This is a seven (7) business days online course with instructor assistance, meaning participants will complete the entire training online with the guidance and assistance of an instructor. 

Note: this is a self-paced online training so be prepared and set aside dedicated time to work on this training.

FACILITATOR: Paula Feathers, MA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 12 Drug Specific 
LOCATION: Self-paced Online Training, open from August 8-16.

This is the foundational ethics course all preventionists need to take. This course is designed to explore each principle in the ethical standards established by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals. Participants will be provided with the Prevention Code of Ethics and use this code to demonstrate knowledge of the standards in different activities. Participants will also explore the importance of ethical decision-making models that can be helpful when facing dilemmas. This session provides the required six hours of ethics training for certification or re-certification. This course is also required before Advanced Ethics training is taken.  NOTE: Ethics is offered twice in a fiscal year. Plan and take this training if you will need Ethics by or before July of 2023.

FACILITATOR: Ginny Adame, SCPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6 Ethics
SESSION: In-person training in Albuquerque (exact location TBD)

This training is one of the most important a Preventionist can take.  This “boot camp” uses an interactive format to introduce the history of prevention and examines theories put into practice in our profession. Participants will also take an in depth look at the Strategic Prevention Framework and the activities that fall under each component (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competence and sustainability). You will be provided with a manual that will serve as an excellent reference source for years to come. This training has been updated with a lot of new information and will be useful to both the novice and experienced preventionist. This is planned as in-person training. If the COVID numbers impact in-person availability, this will be moved to online during the same times.

FACILITATORS: Tiffany M. Martinez-Durant, MS, MCHES, CPS and Tracey Cordero, MBA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 33.6
SESSIONS: In-person training in Albuquerque, Sept. 26, 27, 28, 29 (9:00am - 5:00pm each day).

Virtual meetings are now a part of the necessary tools a preventionists must use to build and strengthen community. When we provide prevention services like meetings, increasing knowledge and awareness, and planning sessions virtually, it’s in our best interest to do so in a way that creates and maintains enthusiasm for participants.  Effective and engaging meetings require creative uses of technology and thorough preparation. Take away shared space and direct human interaction, the meeting facilitator needs new tools to create community. This training will provide an overview of the elements of effective meetings as well as interactive activities that encourage participation. We will also review some facilitation tips throughout the training. By the end of the training everyone will identify at least 3 ways they will make their meeting(s) more engaging.

FACILITATOR: Paula Feathers, MA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 6.6 
SESSIONS: Live-web-based (Zoom), January 11 &12, 2023 (9:00 - 12:00 each day) 

This training is one of the most important a Preventionist can take.  This “boot camp” uses an interactive format to introduce the history of prevention and examines theories put into practice in our profession. Participants will also take an in depth look at the Strategic Prevention Framework and the activities that fall under each component (assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, cultural competence, and sustainability). You will be provided with a manual that will serve as an excellent reference source for years to come. To successfully complete this course participants must complete online work before the afternoon session. If online work is not completed CEHs cannot be issued. Plan on spending 4 full days on this training (8:00-5:00). Online work will open 1 week early to allow people to complete the online portion before the live zoom sessions to make the training more manageable for those who have difficulty spending 7 hours a day on a computer.

FACILITATOR: Tiffany M. Martinez-Durant, MS, MCHES, CPS
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 33.6
SESSIONS: Online Available: Feb. 6-16 (you can work thru the online portion the week before if you choose): Live Zoom Sessions Feb.13-16 (1pm - 5pm each day).

Methamphetamine continues to be a drug that brings harm to families and communities. Our youth rates have noticeably been dropping for many years now, which is something to celebrate. However, we are seeing dramatic methamphetamine drug overdose deaths in adults (NM IBIS, 2023). This training offers the opportunity to learn about Methamphetamine.  Participants will review: Meth’s history, different types of Meth, and where it comes from. Further, participants will be able to recognize the signs of use and short- and long-term health problems. The training will also discuss prevention strategies that have been used to address Meth. This training will prepare preventionists to answer questions, provide information, and have a PowerPoint with useful information that can be used when needed in your community.

Note: this is a self-paced online training so be prepared and set aside dedicated time to work on this training.

FACILITATOR: Paula Feathers, MA
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 8.4 Drug Specific 
LOCATION: Self-paced Online Training, open from May 1-9, 2023