Prevention Mastery Courses

LCPR’s Prevention Mastery Courses focus on health promotion and prevention designed for anyone committed to making a positive impact on their community. Whether you are a healthcare provider, educator, social worker as well as community leader, these courses provide essential skills and knowledge in substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion. By taking these courses, you will gain practical strategies to address critical issues while become an advocate for healthier, safer communities.

Empower yourself with the expertise to create real change.

Learn with our mastery courses

Course dates for Prevention Mastery Courses will be available in August 2025.

Mastery Course

Beginner

2 Days

This course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to engage and support LGBTQ+ youth effectively. Participants will explore the significance of inclusive language, understand key concepts related to  gender identity, gender expression, sexual identity, and sex assigned at birth, and review data on the disproportionate impact of substance use disorders on LGBTQ+ youth. The course also includes practical strategies for creating inclusive environments, case studies for applying cultural competence, and tools for addressing barriers to care. Gain insights to foster understanding, promote equity, and enhance your work with LGBTQ+ communities.

Mastery Course

Beginner

2 Days

Explore the foundational relationship between trauma and health-risk behaviors in this comprehensive course designed for prevention professionals. Participants will delve into the definition and types of trauma, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on substance use, and the link between PTSD, historical trauma, and substance misuse. This course provides actionable strategies for addressing trauma in prevention work, emphasizing trauma-informed approaches and the role of cultural competence. Gain insights to better serve your community and drive meaningful, sustainable prevention efforts.

Mastery Course

Beginner

2 Days

This online course provides a comprehensive overview of public policy, from its definition and formation to its practical applications and impact. Participants will explore key topics, including how to use data to drive public health policy, the stages of policy planning and advocacy, and the evaluation of policy implementation and outcomes. Designed for professionals looking to influence positive change, the course emphasizes community engagement, strategic planning, and the importance of readiness in policy advocacy. Gain the tools and knowledge to create and sustain impactful policies in your community.

Mastery Course

This course is designed for substance misuse prevention professionals in Louisiana, focusing on trauma-informed approaches. By the end of the course, participants will explore examples of lived trauma experiences, identify how to uncover trauma in data, understand the impact of trauma across various domains, and learn to implement trauma-responsive strategies in coalition and community work. The course emphasizes practical application, guiding professionals to engage communities effectively and develop programs that address both individual and community-level trauma. Accessible and concise, this training equips learners with the knowledge and tools to foster resilient, trauma-informed communities.