Risk and Protective Factors
A prevention and community health course designed to help participants identify risk and protective factors and apply evidence-based strategies that strengthen resilience and well-being.
Course Overview
The Risk and Protective Factors for Prevention Specialists and Community Health Workers Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, assess, and address risk and protective factors that influence substance use, mental health outcomes, and overall community well-being. This course is ideal for prevention specialists, behavioral health professionals, community health workers (CHWs), and individuals seeking to meet the Florida Certification Board’s training requirements for certified prevention professionals.
Throughout this course, participants will explore the science behind risk and protective factors, including their impact on individuals, families, and communities. The course provides evidence-based strategies to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors, promoting resilience, preventing substance use and mental health disorders, and improving community health outcomes. Participants will also gain insights into tailoring prevention efforts to diverse populations, ensuring cultural competence, ethical practice, and a community-centered approach in their work.
Course Details
Duration: 2 hr
CEUs: 2.0
Delivery Method: Live Virtual Training
Registration Fee: $45 USD
What You’ll Learn
- Understand how risk and protective factors affect substance use, mental health, and community well-being.
- Identify and assess these factors across diverse populations and community settings.
- Develop evidence-based prevention strategies that reduce risk and enhance resilience.
- Strengthen cultural competence and ethical practice when tailoring prevention efforts.
- Apply protective factor frameworks to promote community resilience and healthier outcomes.
Continuing Education Information
By completing this course, participants will earn 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), demonstrating their proficiency in understanding and applying risk and protective factor frameworks in prevention and community health settings.
Why This Course Matters
Prevention work is stronger when it addresses both vulnerabilities and sources of resilience. This course helps participants build more informed, community-centered strategies that support healthier environments and long-term positive outcomes.
Ready to Schedule?
Reserve your spot for Risk and Protective Factors through ReInVentU’s scheduling page.