What Does CPE Training Include?

CPE is a comprehensive, 12-hour foundation training suitable for any collegiate peer education group or individual. The training includes eight modules, covering the role of peer education, helping peers make a behavior change, listening skills, response and referral skills, how to take action and intervene,ensure programming efforts are inclusive and accessible, programming and presentation skills, self-care, and group dynamics.This document provides an overview of the course content and what to expect in each module. 

Students who complete the training and pass the online test earn their Certified Peer Educator (CPE) Certification. In addition to the certification, students will receive a resume attachment confirming they have been trained in core skills that will enhance their abilities as leaders, role models, activists, and team members. 

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Not all students will be appropriate for work with the HEP. In the event that the use of alcohol or other drugs is beyond the scope of care, individuals will be referred to other on-campus and off-campus programs for assistance.

Want to introduce alcohol education, but not sure you have the time for it? The HEP offers a compressed online educational session to cover how alcohol reacts to the body when consumed, recognizing the signs of alcohol poisoning, and resources on-campus. This is a perfect program idea for existing meetings where you'd like to include a brief alcohol education session.

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This formal session helps student leaders recognize the signs of over-consumption and how to accurately respond to possible alcohol poisoning. Participants will engage in short role-plays to practice techniques in responding with intoxicated individuals.

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For additional learning materials students can enroll in Alcohol101+ for free to learn more about alcohol education. 

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Program goals

Upon completion of training, all participants should be able to:

• Understand suicide as a major public health problem for our youth
• Understand the common myths and facts surrounding youth suicide
• Identify unique verbal, behavioral, and situational youth suicide warning signs
• Recognize and respond to a youth in distress who may be at risk of suicide
• Know how to inquire about suicidal intent and desire
• Recognize at least three youth suicide warning signs
• Recognize at least three youth risk factors for suicide
• Recognize at least three youth-oriented protective factors against suicide
• Demonstrate increased knowledge, skills, self-efficacy and intent to act to intervene with suicidal youth and others
• Know how to engage and assist a suicidal young person
• Demonstrate increased knowledge about suicide and its causes
• Engage in an interactive and helpful conversation with a youth who has attempted suicide
• Engage in an interactive and helpful conversation with the loved ones or family members of someone who has died by suicide
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In a MHFA course, people learn how to notice signs of mental health or substance use challenges. They also learn how to give support and help someone find the right kind of care. 

The course teaches the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE). This is a set of steps you can use in any order to support someone who may be going through a tough time. 

The training helps take the fear or worry out of talking about mental health. When more people know how to start these conversations, more people can get the help they need. 

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What is Green Dot?

• Violence Prevention Through Bystander Action: Green Dot is an evidence-based strategy aimed at preventing power-based personal violence—such as sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking—by empowering individuals to intervene safely and effectively when they witness concerning situations 
• Proactive and Reactive Strategies: The initiative encourages both proactive actions (like promoting awareness and attending trainings) and reactive interventions using the "Three Ds"—Direct, Distract, and Delegate—to safely respond to potentially harmful situations 
• Culture Change Through Individual Choices: Green Dot promotes a shift in social norms by encouraging everyone—students, staff, and faculty—to take small, meaningful actions that collectively foster a safer, more respectful campus environment

Interested in hosting a workshop for your classroom, department, or student organization? Complete our request form to connect with trained facilitators who can deliver engaging and impactful sessions tailored to your group’s needs.

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