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  3. Substance Misuse Prevention Essentials

Substance Misuse Prevention Essentials

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Micro-Credential

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

A foundational course offering essential knowledge and skills for effective substance misuse prevention.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive Learning

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySelective AttentionNear Vision

Tasks

  • Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
  • Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
  • Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
  • Use drone technology for surveillance and loss prevention.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareEnterprise application integration softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Access control systemsAutomated locksClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsComputer data input scannersContact alarm systemsCopy machinesDigital video camerasDigital video recorders DVRElectronic article surveillance EAS sensing devicesElectronic cash registersElectronic wanding devicesFire detection systemsKey cuttersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machines

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IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium33-9099.02Retail Loss Prevention Specialiststitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Shoplifter behavior indicators — recognize and report to a supervisor during assigned floor observation shifts in a retail store.
  • Closed-circuit television systems — monitor and flag unusual activity under direct supervision in a store security control room.
  • Merchandise shortages — identify and document discrepancies while assisting with inventory counts on the sales floor.
  • Security incident reports — complete basic written entries following provided templates after a witnessed theft event.
  • Physical security equipment — verify proper functioning of alarm sensors and lock systems during opening and closing checklists.
  • Store safety hazards — identify and communicate concerns to management using the designated reporting channel during routine floor walks.
  • Shoplifter apprehension guidelines — follow established protocols under direct supervision when detaining a suspected shoplifter.
  • Loss prevention policies — read and apply standard operating procedures when responding to a first-time internal theft alert.
  • Electronic article surveillance tags — inspect and confirm correct placement on merchandise while stocking shelves.
  • Radio and communication devices — use correctly to relay observations to a loss prevention colleague during a monitored shift.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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