Exploring Ethics in the
Field of Prevention
August 11, 2010
Dallas, Texas

This 6-hour training satisfies the ethics training requirement for the Certified Prevention Specialist. The course is designed for the substance abuse prevention professional. It is intended to improve the understanding of and ability to apply a set of accepted standards/principles, which are expected to guide the behaviors and actions of both individuals and organizations working in the field. Participants will be able to identify standards of conduct for prevention professionals, utilize a method of decision-making for difficult ethical decisions in prevention, and set professional goals with the prevention ethical standards in mind.
Who Should Attend:Prevention professionals who are seeking certification or re-certification, community coalition members or other interested professionals seeking a better understanding of the field of prevention and ethical behavior.
Training Dates and Times:  Wednesday, August 11, 2010; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Training Location:  Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1349 Empire Central Drive, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75247

CEUs:  This full day workshop provides six hours of continuing education (.6 CEUs). It covers the prevention specific ethics materials needed for the ICRC prevention exam and meets the ICRC ethics requirements for Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS). This class also meets Texas LCDC requirements for the required ethics course.

Registration:  Registration fee is $99.  You MUST register to reserve a space.  Deadline to register is August 2, 2010.  To register on line, go to www.texasprevention.org or cut and paste the following in your address bar:
http://www.peopleware.net/02142/index.cfm?eventDisp=5455009101&subeventDisp=PART

Mail checks and/or FAX Purchase Orders to:

College of Continuing Education
The University of Oklahoma
Records & Registration
1700 Asp Avenue, Room B1
Norman, OK  73072
Telephone:  405-325-6034, Toll Free:  800-522-0772,   FAX:  405-325-7164

Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging.  Lunch is on your own.

For More Information:   Email Julie Stevens at  Julie.Stevens@dshs.state.tx.us