PREP Training and Learning Opportunities
ACT for Youth offers training and learning opportunities each year to providers funded by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). NYSDOH requires PREP staff to participate in certain trainings; other trainings are recommended but not required.
Online Courses
ACT for Youth has created two web-based courses for the PREP initiative. The goal of "Implementing Evidence-Based Programs" is to increase knowledge of evidence-based programs (EBPs) and their implementation, and to develop educators' ability to deliver these programs with quality. This course is required for PREP educators and recommended for Health Educator Supervisors. The Health Educator Supervisor Training focuses on the critical role played by supervisors and offers background and tools for success.
Once you have your log-in information, you can access the courses at the links below. Health Educator Supervisors can request log-ins for themselves and their educators for either or both courses by completing this form: Request log-in for online courses.
Required and Recommended Training
| Role | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| PREP Supervisor | NYSDOH Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health (BPRASH) Provider Meeting |
Supervisor Training (online course) Implementing EBPs (online course) Observation Training Positive Youth Development 101 Trauma-Informed Approach |
| PREP Educator |
Implementing EBPs (online course) Training of Educators: Project AIM (if using this EBP) Training of Facilitators: TOP (if using this EBP) |
Training of Educators for BPBR, MPC Facilitation Fundamentals Teaching Anatomy and Reproduction Positive Youth Development 101 Trauma-Informed Approach |
TA Sessions and Learning Communities
ACT for Youth brings together learning communities focused on certain topics or the needs of particular audiences. Technical Assistance (TA) sessions and learning communities are convened via Zoom on a regular basis to facilitate sharing resources and strategies. Sometimes PREP providers are joined by provider groups from other NYS adolescent health initiatives in these learning community meetings. Check the PREP Training Calendar for upcoming opportunities.
Schedule
Find the current schedule of trainings, webinars, and learning communities here:
New to the field of sexual health?
Find additional training opportunities from these organizations:
Your local Planned Parenthood affiliate may also be able to provide in-service training.
