Documentation Skills for Prevention Workers June 24th-25th, 2026

Documentation Skills for Prevention Workers

Date: June 24th-25th, 2026 (2 days)
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Facilitator: Charlotte Ross
Cost: $700
Location:  SFNFCI Classroom
Lunch and snacks provided

Objective:

This two-day training focuses on identification and application of effective observation, communication and report writing skills including an understanding of applicable terminology. Understanding that prevention is a diverse program that is developed and delivered based on community needs, participants will create, and complete files routinely required in prevention work; learn file management; learn documenting client and worker activities; and case planning.  The module will teach the key elements required for writing clear, concise, detailed reports including an understanding of opinion, objective and subjective comments and perspectives.  The module will also demonstrate competency in identifying situations requiring completion of critical incident reports (e.g., death, injury, sexual/physical abuse).

Key competencies:

Key competencies are defined as the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to work effectively as Prevention workers. This module is designed to equip you with the ability to:

1. Identify and apply effective observation, communication and report writing skills.
2. Identify, understand, and apply the key elements of file maintenance and record keeping including an understanding of applicable terminology.
3. Identify and demonstrate competency in completing documents routinely required under the duty headings of file management, admissions, referral, and client orientation.
4. Demonstrate competency in identifying situations requiring completion of critical incident reports (e.g., death, injury, sexual/physical abuse).

Deadline for registration is June 17th, 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When you register online you will receive an automatic email response confirming you registered- PLEASE NOTE- this does NOT confirm your enrollment in the training- you will receive either – A confirmation of enrollment OR notification that you have been placed on our waitlist closer to the training date.

100% attendance is required to receive course certification.

Please be sure to read SFNFCI’s Training policy for more information about Training Fees, Withdrawal, Refunds and Cancellations: Training Policy – Sfnfci

To ensure a positive training experience and help participants get the most out of the session, please review the learner expectations below:

• Be aware that the training is 2 days, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
• Turning off your phones or putting them on silent throughout the training is expected
• Be ‘present’ and minimize distractions around you, you must participate in 100% of the course to receive your certificate of completion
• Demonstrate respectful behavior, remember all discussions are confidential
• Be prepared to listen and ask questions
• Bring paper and pen

We hope you’ll have a chance to register, and we look forward to seeing you at the training!

For more information:
Please contact SFNFCI Prevention Team at prevention@sfnfci.ca