Adapting Evidence-based Programs: Maintaining Fidelity and Effectiveness
The purpose of this course is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the considerations for adapting evidence-based programs including cultural adaptations.
Goals
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of adaptation.
- Identify core components of evidence-based programs.
- Recognize reasons for adaptation.
- Distinguish acceptable, cautionary, and unacceptable adaptations.
- Plan and implement adaptations.
- Monitor adaptations and program implementation.
Penn State is a Pennsylvania Department of Education non-credit Act 48 approved provider. Upon successful completion, participants can earn 1 hour toward fulfilling their Act 48 requirements by participating in this course and completing all activities. Be sure to complete the evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Act 48 credits in your learner profile.
Penn State is proud to partner with the National Association of Social Work, Pennsylvania Chapter to offer Continuing Education Credits. Upon successful completion, participants can apply for 1 hour of credit. Be sure to complete the course evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Social Work CEUs in your learner profile. Upon course completion, you will receive an email with instructions on how to apply and receive credit.
Developers
Kimberley Williams, Prevention Content Development Specialist, Penn State EPIS
Training Link
eCourse Credential: Act 48, Social Work CEUs
eCourse Length: 1 hour
eCourse Level: Introductory
eCourse Type: Full eCourse