An Introduction to the Power of Policy Change

This course, developed by the Southeast PTTC, provides an overview of how policy change can be an effective strategy for prevention professionals to address community-level problems with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

The goal of the course is to dispel some of the concerns around policy and help community coalitions and partners see that it is feasible, do-able and most importantly, impactful.

1. Introduction
2. Getting to Know You
3. Your Current Knowledge About Policy Change
4. What is This Course About and Why Was This Topic Chosen?
5. Review of Prevention Fundamentals
6. Two Approaches to Prevention
7. A Deeper Dive Into Understanding Policy
8. The 4Ps of Policy
9. A Few Cautions to Consider
10. Advocates

Learners complete a post-test and receive a certificate following their completion of the course.