To improve the quality of services by problem gambling prevention professionals, Oregon embarked on a research model to create “A Guide to Core Competencies for Problem Gambling Prevention Professionals”. During this session, participants will identify the relevant knowledge and skills needed for problem gambling prevention professional while acknowledging the different levels of involvement from professionals who carry out day-to-day tasks, while discussing a number of strategies for utilizing the core competencies in problem gambling prevention at the professional, agency, and policy level.
