SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) IN-PERSON Course

The SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) In-Person is a 4-day, in-person training. The goal of the SAPST is to provide basic knowledge and skills needed to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven substance misuse programs and practices.

After completing the training, participants will receive a certificate for 31 training hours (includes pre-work and 4 days of in-person training).

What is SAPST?

  • Innovative training that blends a four (4)-day, in person component with a pre-requisite interactive online course
  • Grounded in current research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework
  • Provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that reduce substance-related outcomes and improve wellness

Who is the intended audience?

  • Entry-level prevention administrators and practitioners
  • Members of community coalitions working to address substance use
  • Professionals working in fields related to substance use prevention

What does SAPST cover?

Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (online)

  • Basic terminology and facts
  • History of substance use and prevention in the U.S.
  • Addiction and the brain
  • Effects and health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

Setting the Foundation: From Theory to Practice (in-person)

  • Behavioral health
  • Spectrum of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Interventions
  • Public health approach
  • Prevention within Public Health/ Introduction to Non-Medical Drivers of Health and Public Health Characteristics
  • Risk and protective factors
  • Developmental perspective

Application: SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (in-person)

  • Assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Community Relevance, sustainability

Cost

  • Free with priority given to those in Colorado and HRSA Region VIII.

What to Expect

4 Day In-Person Event

2 weeks before the first in-person meeting day you will receive additional information about the location of the training.

Access to Course Materials

2 weeks prior to the first session, you will receive access to the SAPST In-Person Brightspace “course” – you can think of this as your landing spot to access resources about the training. In Brightspace and before attending the first session, you will need to submit the certificate you receive after completing the prerequisite HealtheKnowledge Introductory module.

Course Pre-requisite

Before attending the first session, you must complete the self-paced, 5-hour module: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics (Pre-SAPST Course). This brief course provides useful context for professionals new to substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion or in related fields. You will need to create a HealtheKnowledge account if you don't have one already. This site is separate from RMPHTC Brightspace.

Successful Completion

To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must complete the following:

Length of Learning Opportunity

26 hours over 4 days + 5 hours from HealtheKnowledge module

Primary Competency

Public Health Sciences Skills

Development Partner(s)

This training was developed with support from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Prevention Services Division.

***We strive to have 15 participants per training to boost engagement and offer the best learning experience but will run with 10 participants. Training may be postponed if 10 registrations are not reached by 30 days prior to the training.***



We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

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You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.

Available Sessions

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