Problem Gambling Prevention Foundation Online Training

Prevention Foundation Training

Free · On-demand · 2 CE hours · Developed by OHA PGPS

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On-Demand Course

at your pace and convenience

This course is approved by the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) for two continuing education (CE) hours. A CE hour is a measure used in continuing education programs to quantify the time spent during professional development activities. To earn CE hours, you will need to 1) attend all course sessions and complete all required course activities and 2) complete the course evaluation survey. A certificate of attendance will be made available on the Student Dashboard upon course completion.

Who This Course Is For

This course is recommended for:

prevention specialists,
prevention coordinators, and
agency administrators and managers.

What You'll Learn

This course provides a high level overview of the models and terminology that are the foundation of the problem gambling prevention work in Oregon. The course covers the following topics: 1) eight dimensions of wellness, 2) spectrum of mental, emotional, and behavioral interventions (formerly known as the behavioral health continuum of care), 3) public health approach, 4) risk and protective factors, 5) developmental perspectives, 6) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies, and 7) social ecology model.

Who Developed This Course

OHA Instructor Roxann Jones

Roxann Jones is the Problem Gambling Statewide Prevention and Outreach Specialist with the Oregon Health Authority. She brings more than 35 years of experience in designing and implementing prevention programs that address risky behaviors, as well as in managing programs in problem gambling prevention and in treatment and children’s intensive mental health wraparound services. Roxann is deeply committed to building healthy communities and has provided leadership on numerous community, state, and national task forces focused on population health and well-being.

OHA Instructor Andrew Cartmill

Andrew Cartmill was a Communication and Education Specialist with Washington County's Addiction Services Program for 26 years. He is a certified Master Trainer for QPR, an evidence based suicide prevention training model. In addition, he creates and voices public service announcements concerning health and wellness, audiobooks, and educational media, including digital educational and training content.