Training Descriptions and Registration Information
SWPC's ATODA Prevention Training System online courses are 100% online courses.
- These courses are offered through the Desire To Learn online course platform at the University of Oklahoma. In order to access the Desire To Learn platform, participants should have reliable internet access and a media player installed on their computer.
- Participants will not need to download any additional programs to access the course.
- Each course involves specific requirements which may include online readings, video and audio clips, assignments, quizzes, surveys, and discussions boards. All courses conclude with a course evaluation. All courses are divided into units or modules based on the course learning objectives.
- Online courses and/or course units are assigned specific start and end dates, in order to encourage timely completion. However, all learning activities are asynchronous, meaning that you may complete each course or course unit anytime during the days assigned to that unit. You have the ability to login as many times as needed and can log-in after the course is completed to review your work.
- Course participant sizes are unlimited for all online courses.
- Approximately two business days prior to the start of the online course, you will receive an email which will outline individual user ID, password, and course access information. Additional phone and email technical assistance related to course access and navigation will be available during business hours if needed.
- Contact Brenda Powell at (405) 325-9180 or bpowell@ou.edu for technical assistance related to online courses.
Certificates of Completion/
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours
- The Southwest Prevention Center is a part of the College of Continuing Education for the University of Oklahoma. Both CEUs and contact hours are given for each course. We also provide CEUs for the National Board of Certified Counselors and the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals: Prevention Specialist Certification.
- Certificates will be issued to participants upon the satisfactory completion of a training event. Satisfactory completion is defined as a participant having completed all the documentation and attended all sessions in full.
- Certificates will be mailed to the address provided by the participant within 30 days after the workshop.
- If you do not receive your Certificate 30 days after a training please contact Brenda Powell at (405) 325-9180 or bpowell@ou.edu.
Schedule Changes
The ATODA Prevention Training System reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or postpone a workshop; substitute a suitable trainer; change site locations; or make other changes to the training schedule as circumstances dictate. Workshops may be cancelled if fewer than the required minimum number of participants register. Those affected by such an action will be notified as soon as possible after the change has been made.
Inhalants: Drug Facts for Preventionists
This online course provides prevention practitioners with an overview of Inhalants. Participants will be able to: describe the production and use of Inhalants; list consequences of inhalant use; identify use patterns of inhalants and define characteristics of effective inhalant use prevention strategies. The course requirements include media clips, online readings, quizzes, discussion boards, and an evaluation. Participants will have a week to complete all requirements for this self-paced course.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: Septmber 20-26, 2010
CEU's: 6 ATOD hours
Cost:$79
Online Registration
Opiates: Drug Facts for Preventionists
This online course provides prevention practitioners with an overview of Opiates. Participants will be able to: describe the production and use of Opiates; list consequences of Opiate use; identify use patterns of Opiates and define characteristics of effective Opiate use prevention strategies. The course requirements include media clips, online readings, quizzes, discussion boards, and an evaluation. Participants will have a week to complete all requirements for this self-paced course.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: Septmber 29-October 6, 2010
CEU's: 6 ATOD hours
Cost:$79
Online Registration
Ethics for the Prevention Professional
This course is designed to acquaint the entry level substance abuse prevention professional with 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 case studies. Participants will become familiar with a decision making model that can be helpful when facing ethical dilemmas. This session provides the required six hours of ethics training for certification or re-certification. Participants will have a week to complete all requirements for this self-paced course.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: October 11-17, 2010
CEU's: 6 ATOD hours
Cost:$99
Online Registration Coming Soon
Marijuana: Drug Facts for Preventionists
This online course provides prevention practitioners with an overview of the drug, marijuana. Participants will be able to: describe components and uses of the marijuana plant, list consequences of marijuana use, identify use patterns of marijuana, and define characteristics of effective marijuana use prevention strategies. The course requirements include a media clip, online readings, quizzes, discussion boards, and an evaluation. Participants will have a week to complete all requirements for this self-paced course.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: October 20-27, 2010
CEU's: 7ATOD hours
Cost:$79
Online Registration Coming Soon
Methamphetamines: Drug Facts for Preventionists
This online course provides prevention practitioners with an overview of the drug methamphetamine. Participants will be able to: describe the production and use of methamphetamine, list consequences of methamphetamine use, identify use patterns of methamphetamine, and define characteristics of effective methamphetamine use prevention strategies. The course requirements include media clips, online readings, quizzes, discussion boards, and an evaluation. Participants will have a week to complete all requirements for this self-paced course.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: November 8-14, 2010
CEU's: 6 ATOD hours
Cost:$79
Online Registration Coming Soon
Prevention and Early Childhood Development
This online course provides a discussion of the important factors to be considered in presenting a prevention program to preschool age children. By the end of this course participants will have: discussed the importance of human development as it relates to early childhood prevention work; reviewed the history of early childhood prevention work and addressed the appropriateness of targeting those of preschool age; examined the childhood risk and protective factors for substance abuse; addressed the need for prevention in early childhood.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Stacy Harris
Date: November 16-23, 2010
CEU's: 6 general prevention hours
Cost:$79
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Strategic Prevention Framework Overview
The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is a five-step strategic planning process. The SPF adheres to a public health approach, uses data throughout the process to guide decision making, and emphasizes outcomes-based prevention. This online course offers an overview of the SPF and provides opportunities to interact with other participants and to receive feedback from facilitators. The 5 steps of SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework
(SPF) and the basic steps and components of completing each step will be described. The course requirements include online readings and assignments that will be posted to a discussion board; you will also be asked to comment on a certain number of other participant’s postings. Facilitators will provide feedback on all discussion boards
at the end of each unit. The course also contains a participant survey, a pre-test, a post test, and a course evaluation.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: November 30- December 7, 2010
CEU's: 6 general prevention hours
Cost:$99
Online Registration Coming Soon
Prescription Drugs: Drug Facts for Preventionists
This online course provides prevention practitioners with an overview of Prescription Drug abuse. Participants will be able to: describe the abuse of prescription drugs, list consequences of Prescription Drug abuse, identify abuse patterns of Prescription Drugs, and define characteristics of effective Prescription Drug abuse prevention strategies. The course requirements include media clips, online readings, quizzes, discussion boards, and an evaluation. Participants will have a week to complete all requirements for this self-paced course.
Level: Beginning
Facilitator: Wanda West, CPS
Date: December 13-19, 2010
CEU's: 6 ATOD hours
Cost:$79
Online Registration Coming Soon
