Problem Gambling Prevention Online Training

Problem Gambling Prevention 101: Module 2

Free · On-demand · 1.5 CE hours · Developed by OHA PGPS

On-Demand Course

at your pace and experience

This course is approved by the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) for 1.5 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) complete all required course activities and 2) complete the course evaluation survey. A certificate of attendance and CE hours will be made available on the Student Dashboard upon course completion.

Who This Course Is For

This course is recommended for:

those who completed Module One,
prevention specialists,
prevention coordinators, and
agency supervisors and program managers.

What You'll Learn

This online training picks up where Problem Gambling Prevention 101, Module 1 left off. This is followed by a discussion of problem gambling within specific populations, including youth, college students, older adults, military personnel, and people involved with the criminal justice system. Problem Gambling 101 concludes with a discussion of prevention tools and resources available in Oregon.

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.