ZLDR8891 - OhioMHAS Co-Facilitator Train-the-Trainer Program

Course Description

This course has been developed for current and new facilitators of the OhioMHAS 40-hour Peer Recovery Supporter training, to develop training facilitation skills. The curriculum focuses on facilitator competencies, didactic learning techniques and maintaining an effective learning environment.

Course Outline

Course objectives include:

• Your role as an OhioMHAS Peer Recovery Supporter trainer
• Creating a safe learning environment
• Preparing in advance and partnering with a master trainer
• The competencies of a successful trainer
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Critical Thinking skills
• Utilizing effective training practices
• The differences between presenting and training
• Using effective communication skills
• Using techniques to help adults learn effectively
• Delivering training while maintaining maximum participant engagement
• Understanding the target audience
• Understanding unconscious biases
• Addressing difficult participant behaviors and conflict scenarios
• Coaching participants and providing feedback
• Assessing personal readiness as a facilitator and trainer
• Facilitator/trainer presentation and evaluation