The intent of this course is to serve as a bridge to intensive technical assistance for healthcare organizations seeking to implement contingency management (CM) programming in their setting. The course offers coordinated instruction and resources specific to direct care staff (those in clinical service roles who deliver such services directly to clientele).

This course includes an introduction to CM describing its core elements, scientifically-supported systems, and how it can be used in healthcare settings to have a positive impact on clients. It also offers unique content on how personnel in the Direct-Care role can contribute to the successful integration of CM into the clinical services their organization offers.

For organizations utilizing this course, a strongly recommended initial step is for those in leadership roles to complete the decision-maker course module, including its activity for drafting CM programming customized to the settings needs and resources. Once leaders have formulated and discussed these initial ideas about CM programming, the content of course modules for Clinical Supervisors and Direct Care Staff are likely to be more useful to those staffing groups. Given the complexities of implementing a systems-level practice like CM, organizations are urged to additionally seek out consultation and coaching as intensive technical assistance via a Technology Transfer Center in their region.   

Also available: Decision Maker, Clinical Supervisor, and Administrative Support Staff courses.

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2.0 hours Continued Education Available

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Developed by the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC).

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This practical, microlearning course will equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to confidently integrate HIV prevention into everyday practice. This course explores the full spectrum of PrEP services, from identifying candidates and providing patient-centered counseling, to prescribing, monitoring, and sustaining PrEP use across different care delivery models. Through real-world case scenarios, participants will learn how to tailor PrEP options to individual needs, strengthen clinic workflows, and expand access to this powerful HIV prevention tool.

This training is supported by DHHS grant # 1 FPTPA006031-01-00. The opinions expressed herein are the views of the trainers and does not reflect the official position of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Population Affairs (OPA). No official support or endorsement of DHHS, OPA, for the opinions described in this training is intended or should be inferred.

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0.25 hours Continuing Education Available

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Federally funded programs are responsible for ensuring their information and services are accessible to persons with disabilities (Revised 508 Standards). The purpose of this brief tutorial is to provide an overview of how Microsoft PowerPoint 365 builds in features that assists users in creating accessible presentations. Topics include 1) use of an accessible slide design or template, 2) ensuring contrast ratio between text and background is sufficient, 3) adding Alternative Text (ALT TEXT) to images and other objects, 4) importance of creating unique slide titles, and 5) tips on running the accessibility checker in PowerPoint.

This course was developed by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center under a cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Education Credit: This tutorial is available on demand and is not deemed eligible for continuing education credits. A Course Completion Certificate will be available for those who view the tutorial in its entirety.

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This 30-minute course prepares the learner to effectively engage with clients who are experiencing a crisis.  Participants will learn to:

• Recognize risk and early warning signs of crisis
• Use positive behavior supports to prevent crisis and promote health and safety
• Use appropriate and approved intervention approaches to resolve a crisis through the use of de-escalation techniques
• Seek help from other staff or services when needed during and after a crisis and knows de-escalation techniques
• Monitor situations and communicate with the client and his or her family and support team to reduce risk
• Report incidents according to policies and procedures 
• See own potential role within a conflict or crisis and changes behavior to minimize conflict
• Create an individualized crisis prevention plan per agency policy and procedures

This training series is developed in a partnership of Iowa Regional Mental Health Directors, Thresholds, Inc. and the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, to prepare the workforce to set a foundation to work with clients with serious mental illnesses. In particular, this 7-part series provides evidence-based content on Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competency, Motivational Interviewing, De-Escalation, Self-Care, Shared Decision Making, and Recovery Oriented Care. Each training provides the learner with a foundation for effective practice and establishes a starting point for further learning. This project is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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This 12 hour course offers recommendations to cultivate a compassionate school community that will buffer against the negative effects of trauma, build resilience for all students, and provide stress-relief and enhanced well-being for teachers and other school personnel as well as students.

Participants will learn how to implement the Compassionate School Mental Health model being used to enhance services to schools and districts in the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center's Childhood Trauma-Learning Collaborative. Learn about the neurobiology of trauma and toxic stress, how it affects staff and student well-being, and best practices for preventing, responding to, and alleviating the effects of trauma. Get guidance on developing a vision to transform into a compassionate school community that includes the voices of many stakeholders. Gain understanding of how a compassionate school mental health support system can help schools create systems, policies, and protocols to prevent, address, and recover from tragedies and crises including staff or student suicide, school violence, natural disasters, and global pandemics.

All of these activities, including case studies, will allow for knowledge application and prepare participants to consider implications for schoolwide implementation.

This course was developed by the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center with funding by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

12 hour Certificate of Completion Available

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This 30-minute course prepares the learner to engage with clients living with mental illnesses in a culturally competent and humble manner. Participants will learn to:

• Provide or access services that fit with the clients’ culture or preferences
• Value the culture of each client served to provide better support and services
• Recognize own biases and values and not let them interfere in work relationships
• Recognize that the client served is the expert in their own culture
• Inquire about and respect the cultural needs and preferences of each client
• Assist the client to find social, learning and recreational opportunities valued in their culture

This training series is developed in a partnership of Iowa Regional Mental Health Directors, Thresholds, Inc. and the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, to prepare the workforce to set a foundation to work with clients with serious mental illnesses. In particular, this 7-part series provides evidence-based content on Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competency, Motivational Interviewing, De-Escalation, Self-Care, Shared Decision Making, and Recovery Oriented Care. Each training provides the learner with a foundation for effective practice and establishes a starting point for further learning. This project is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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This is the first course in a two-part course series. Participants will learn about the importance of gathering data for assessment and evaluation and you will learn about the types of data to gather. Key risk and protective factors associated with substance use and mental health are discussed. The course explores existing sources of data, assessment of data gaps, and options for collecting primary data at the local level.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have learned about: 

1. Key risk and protective factors to assess at the individual, family, peer, school, and community levels;
2. Sources of existing data on risk and protective factors; 
3. Strategies for developing a data collection plan in order to address data gaps at the local level.

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center. 

1 Hour Certificate Available

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During this second course in the two-part online course series, you will learn about data quality and quantity – having enough data, and having the right data. Processes for prioritizing risk and protective factors to determine which to address with prevention efforts are explored, and examples are shared. This course will conclude with recommendations for ongoing monitoring to inform evaluation efforts.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have learned about: 

1. Tips for assessing the quality and quantity of the data they’ve gathered to determine readiness for prioritization and planning;
2. Prioritization processes, including how to format your data; prioritization dimensions to consider, and tips for making the process interactive and engaging, and
3. The importance of ongoing data gathering and collection in order to evaluate local prevention efforts.

This course was developed by the Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center. 

1 Hour Certificate Available

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This 1.5 hour self-paced course contains six modules of instruction covering various topics related to the SBIRT Model and its use in the field of Dentistry, including an overview of the problem, why dentists need to understand substance use and abuse, a brief overview of SBIRT, screening, brief interventions, referral to treatment, and common concerns.

Developed by the Pacific Southwest ATTC and Arizona State's Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy.

1.5 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

This brief learning session is designed for providers of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services working across a variety of clinical settings, including family planning clinics, primary care practices, hospitals, and Title X-funded sites, as well as providers who identify SRH needs and make referrals. Participants will explore how to use person-centered communication strategies to better understand a client’s goals, needs, and life stage. The session covers how to determine which SRH services to offer or recommend, how to account for risk factors that may influence care, and when and how to make appropriate referrals for services outside of your organization’s scope.

This project is supported by FPTPA006031, issued by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,000,000, which is 100 percent funded by the Office of Population Affairs/OASH/HHS. 

0.25 hours Continuing Education Available

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This 1 hour webinar will review the existing literature on adolescent/emerging adult digital health for prevention and SUD intervention, the mechanisms of action that differ between interventions for adults and young people, ingredients of successful interventions including family and parental engagement, and promising opportunities for the future. Special attention will be paid to interventions that are simple to implement with existing tools. The webinar is designed to help those creating interventions for young people and their families.

Learning Objectives:

• The landscape of digital SUD interventions for young people and families 
• Ingredients of successful digital interventions for young people and their families
• Low hanging fruit opportunities for practitioners and researchers

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC) is partnering with NORC, at the  University of Chicago and the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction (AMERSA) to bring a series of virtual events examining special topics for working with adolescents and transitional age youth that relate to substance use and mental health conditions.

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Those working with young children have long known the importance of early experiences and relationships in healthy child development. Newer terms such as toxic stress and ACES are used when describing these not-so-new ideas, and are particularly important when working with families impacted by substance abuse.  During this online training, learners will expand their current knowledge about early development to include up-to-date science that is accessible and useful in daily real-life interactions. Using a case-based approach, participants will apply new knowledge to familiar scenarios to enhance their engagement with high-risk young children and families.

1 hour Certificate of Completion Available

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This virtual coffee break was created by the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning to describe the process for diagnosing a pregnancy and determining gestational age. It is intended for Title X program clinical providers (MD/NP/PA/CNM), nurses, and other staff who provide pregnancy testing and counseling to clients.

This training is supported by DHHS grant # 1 FPTPA006031-01-00. The opinions expressed herein are the views of the trainers and does not reflect the official position of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Population Affairs (OPA). No official support or endorsement of DHHS, OPA, for the opinions described in this training is intended or should be inferred.

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Making lifestyle changes is hard for most people, but for those living with serious mental health conditions and taking antipsychotic medications, the risks of not living a healthy lifestyle are far greater.  This group is at greater risk of developing obesity and related health conditions like diabetes which contribute to substantial cardiovascular health disparities. This can result in an average life expectancy that is 20+ years shorter than the general population.  But there are proven things you can do to help people start and sustain healthy changes that can combat these risks. 

This 1-hour self-paced course will review the specific risks to this group and explain proven approaches to lifestyle changes.  You will learn evidence-based skills and key components to help people identify and work towards their goals.  The course will describe effective strategies, motivational techniques and point to additional resources so you can learn more. 

Developed by the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Certificate of Completion Available

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This 14-hour, self-paced course is designed to introduce the terms, topics, and resources essential to clinical supervision. This course is required to participate in the ATTC Network's face-to-face training, Clinical Supervision Foundations Part II.

Developed by Edna Talboy, Ph.D. in conjunction with the ATTC Network Clinical Supervision Workgroup, the Mid-America ATTC Regional Center, and the ATTC National Office.

14 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available

NAADAC

Registration in this course is by pre-arrangement.

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SESSION 8: October 11th to October 22nd

This course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. Participants who complete this course can earn 6 credit hours towards the IC&RC’s prevention ethics education/training requirement for prevention specialist credentialing.

This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T.  

6.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

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February 23-March 6, 2026

This course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Abuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. Participants who complete this course can earn 6 credit hours towards the IC&RC’s prevention ethics education/training requirement for prevention specialist credentialing.

This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T.  

6.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

*Note: this is a private moderated course. There is a public, self-paced version available in this category. To sign up for an email blast announcing future moderated versions, follow this link.

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This 3-hour SELF-PACED course is based on the moderated Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners. This course is appropriate for anyone working in the field of substance abuse prevention. It covers key terminology, the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, and a decision-making process to use when faced with an ethical dilemma. 

This training was originally developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies task order #HHSS283201200024I/HHSS28342002T and updated in 2021 under the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network.  

3.0 Hours Certificate of Completion Available

*Note: This is NOT the moderated course version. You must pre-register with the PTTC for a moderated version. They are found in this category. 

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Sustainability is one of the overarching principles of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). It sits in the middle of the Framework touching every step of the SPF. Yet, we often fail to consider sustainability in our daily work. Sustainable, community-driven, outcome-focused substance misuse prevention isn’t built in the last 6 months of a grant cycle. Creating sustainable prevention happens every day, in every step of the SPF process. This online course explores how to build sustainability into each step of the SPF process through our daily prevention work.

The course consists of an interactive content module and a completion quiz. It is estimated that the course may take up to 2 hours to complete.

This course was developed by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and covers the HHS Region 5 (IN, IL, MI, MN, OH, WI).

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This 1- hour course is part three of a 3-part series found in category Special Topics in Prevention of Substance Misuse. Other courses are titled (part 1) Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) Overview, and (part 2) Identifying & Selecting Evidence Based Practices for the Local Community: A Closer Look.

In the capstone segment we'll bring all our learning from the previous sessions, with emphasis on fidelity (how to plan against pitfalls), sustainability, and learn how to monitor our EBP implementation for maximum impact on your identified substance use/misuse prevention efforts.

In this course we will cover:

• What are some fidelity pitfalls?
• Unpack EBP adaptations.
• How can we monitor implementation?

This course was developed by the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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