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SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (September 2026)
When:
September 21, 2026 - September 24, 2026
from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
When
September 21-24, 2026
The training begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. each day. (Lunch will be provided.)
Where
National Safety Council Training Facility, 421 Mission Court, Irmo, SC 29063
Who Should Attend
Practitioners new to the field of prevention, practitioners with longevity, and practitioners in other related fields.
Description
The SAPST consists of two parts: an online course (approximately 5 hours) titled: Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics, followed by this four-day face-to-face training. This innovative training offers practitioners a comprehensive introduction to substance abuse prevention. Grounded in research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, the SAPST helps practitioners develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective, data-driven prevention that reduces behavioral health disparities and improves wellness.
NOTE: Access information for the online course will be provided following submission of this registration form.
Objectives
- To understand prevention theory, planning, and research
- To become familiar with social marketing and environmental strategies
- To understand the basics of evaluation
Prerequisite
Completion of the online course, which will be available in the Relias Learning Management System. To be admitted to the four-day face-to-face training, participants must e-
Trainers
Ashley Bodiford, MPH, MS, CSPS
Melody Reid, CSPS, ICPS
Amanda Davis, CSPS
Contact
Sarah Boler, OSUS
803.896.1197
sboler@osus.bhdd.sc.gov
Credit
31 hours (Participants must attend the entire training to receive a certificate.)
Cost
$175 per participant (includes lunch each day) (Checks must be made payable to "DAODAS" and mailed to PO Box 8268, Columbia, SC 29202.)
ANY REGISTRATIONS THAT ARE UNPAID BY THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE WILL BE CANCELED.
Registration Deadline
September 7, 2026
Individuals who registered for the canceled SAPST that was scheduled for March 2026 will be automatically registered for this offering.