OCAM Regional Learning Collaborative - New Philadelphia, OH May 2017

Goals: The goals of the Regional Learning Collaborartives are to enhance the skills of prevention practitioners and prepare them for becoming an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS-A, OCPS I, or OCPS II).

Objectives: At the conclusion of this Regional Learning Collaborative, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board’s Certified Prevention Specialist requirements.
• Connect his or her experiences in ATOD prevention with those working in prevention across the state and in other communities.
• Identify emerging trends in ATOD use and misuse and discuss efforts to reduce substance abuse in their communities.
• Obtain and compile resources within the science of prevention.

Hands On Coaching: Please bring copies of your past prevention training certificates/CEUs. The afternoon session will be dedicated to working on the requirements necessary to obtain your Ohio Prevention Specialist credentials; this includes reviewing past CEUs to determine if they meet the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board’s Specific Prevention Education Areas.

Continuing Education: 4.0 RCHs have been approved

Lunch: Due to the nature and timing of the event, lunch will be available for the purchase of $10.00. If you prefer to bring your own lunch you are welcome to do so; however, the schedule will not permit attendees to leave the facility for lunch.

OCAM: The Regional Learning Collaborative is an initiative of the Ohio Coaching and Mentoring Network (OCAM), with support from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.