Prevention Core Competencies

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) prevention core competencies establish a professional framework for substance misuse prevention, covering essential knowledge, skills, and abilities for practitioners. Core domains include understanding prevention science, assessing community needs, planning evidence-based interventions, building capacity, and ensuring cultural competence to improve service delivery, workforce development, and community impact.

Key domains and competencies include:

• Prevention Science and Application: Understanding and applying research-based theories, principles, and risk/protective factors to prevent substance misuse.
• Assessment and Analysis: Data gathering, identifying community needs and resources, and defining the specific problem.
• Planning and Implementation: Developing and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies and programs.
• Capacity Building and Collaboration: Building community partnerships, promoting collaboration, and engaging stakeholders.
• Evaluation and Monitoring: Assessing the effectiveness and impact of prevention programs.
• Cultural Competence and Ethics: Ensuring cultural relevance, inclusion, and adhering to professional ethical standards.

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