Web-Based Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Training

描述（由研究者提供）：EMT建议测试为预防从业人员开发和实施一系列基于网络的培训模块的可行性。研究表明，预防项目的有效性与充分的培训密切相关，但由于成本、后勤限制和现有预防培训方法普遍效率低下等一系列障碍，许多预防项目缺乏充分的培训。基于web的学习由于其可访问性、低成本、学习效率和便利性，提供了减轻许多这些障碍的潜力。我们第一阶段的目标是通过以下方式确定基于网络的预防培训的可行性：1)为两个讲师主导的预防培训模块开发基于网络的课程原型；2)在预防项目工作人员中测试原型；3)在现场进行大规模电话调查，以更好地了解基于网络的预防培训在当地预防环境中的可行性。第二阶段的长期目标是将EMT开发的丰富多样的培训材料设计和开发成一个互动式网络课程，供全国各地的预防从业人员使用。此外，我们计划扩大我们的目标基础，包括预防培训可以对青少年生活产生积极影响的其他环境，如学校。

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): EMT proposes to test the feasibility of developing and implementing a series of Web-based training modules for prevention practitioners. Research has shown that prevention program effectiveness is strongly correlated with adequate training, but many prevention programs lack adequate training due to a host of barriers, such as cost, logistical constraints, and the generally inefficient nature of existing prevention training methods. Web-based learning offers the potential to alleviate many of these barriers because of its accessibility, low cost, learning efficiency, and convenience. Our goal for Phase I is to determine the viability of Web-based prevention training by 1) developing a Web-based course prototype for two instructor led prevention training modules, 2) testing the prototype with prevention program staff, and 3) conducting a large telephone survey of the field to better understand the feasibility of Web-based prevention training at local prevention settings. The long-term objectives for Phase II are to design and develop the rich diversity of training materials developed at EMT into an interactive Web-based curriculum that can be accessed by prevention practitioners across the country. In addition, we plan to expand our target base to include other settings where prevention training can positively affect the lives of youth, such as schools.