APS 132 - Foundations of Prevention Theory,Application and Ethics

Institution:

Allen County Community College

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Description:

This course provides students with instruction in the analysis of the research, theory, and practical application of substance abuse prevention. Students will learn about the wide-range of substance abuse prevention services, and ethical standards and gain knowledge of how to incorporate the science-based Strategic Prevention Framework Model. Specifically, this class provides instruction in community mobilization, collaboration, coalition development governance, assessment models for community and stakeholder structure, and professional growth and responsibilities, including prevention ethics. Additionally, this class provides students an overview of purposes for prevention planning, the functions of theories, federal, state, and local policies, efforts and initiatives in substance abuse prevention, and the practical application of prevention program supervision, coordination, and administration. The intent is to provide instruction for students seeking to be professional prevention specialists.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allencc.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 365-5116 ext 100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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